Best provinces, cities & regions in the Netherlands

By Moa Thorssell

A survey conducted by Hendrik Beerda Brand Consultancy (9.000 Dutch, over 18 years old) investigated the "reputation" of all provinces, regions and large cities (> 100.000 inhabitants) in the Netherlands.

Limburg (hospitality, atmosphere and nature), Amsterdam (shops, restaurants and cultural activities) and Veluwe (cycling, walking and the Kröller-Müller Museum) were on the top of their respective lists. It should also be underlined that Maastricht appears to be quite famous for its "comfortable atmosphere."

Top 10 cities
Amsterdam
Maastricht
Utrecht
The Hague
Den Bosch
Rotterdam
Groningen
Arnhem
Eindhoven
Nijmegen

Top 10 provinces
Limburg
Noord-Brabant
Noord-Holland
Gelderland
Zuid-Holland
Utrecht
Zeeland
Drenthe
Friesland
Overijssel

Top 10 regions
Veluwe
Zuid-Limburg
Texel
Randstad
Waddenzeegebied
Terschelling
Betuwe
Biesbosch
Achterhoek
Twente

Source: Hendrik Beerda Brand Consultancy

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Moa Thorssell
Journalist with experience within news paper, magazine, tv, web and radio. Biggest interests: travelling, culture and poltics. Been living and working in London, Paris and now located in Amsterdam.Read more

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