Time difference Netherlands

No time difference! Here too, the debate about the application of summer and winter time is alive.

Opening hours Netherlands

To see / To do Netherlands

Usually museums in large cities open from 10am to 5pm with one night per week, often on Thursdays. Always check the museum websites. The holidays are as follows

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Easter Sunday and Monday.

april 27 (national holiday, King's Day).

Ascension Thursday.

Pentecost Sunday and Monday.

december 25th and 26th.

Many museums and attractions are open and accessible on public holidays, except for Christmas and King's Day (national holiday). On these days, it is advisable to plan your activities carefully and make reservations to avoid unpleasant surprises

In the countryside, attraction schedules can vary greatly depending on the season and the day of the week. It is not uncommon to have a range of 12:00 to 16:00 and only on weekends for some attractions in the countryside

Enjoying yourself Netherlands

Hours may vary from place to place and should always be checked, especially due to staff shortages. Usually, restaurants open for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and in the evening from 18:00 to 22:00. The kitchens close early compared to France. Reservations are required for the most popular addresses. Some restaurants are so popular that you will have to reserve them before your departure

Kitchens close earlier in the Netherlands than in France and it will sometimes be difficult to find a restaurant open at 10pm on weekdays. Think about it!

Take a break Netherlands

The hours vary depending on the establishment but, in general, bars and cafés open from 11am and close at 1am. On Friday and Saturday nights, they close at 2am, sometimes at 3am. Some establishments have 24-hour permits and can stay open very late. Bars are very busy from 5pm onwards, the time of the famous borrel, the little drink when you get off work.

(To) please yourself Netherlands

In general the stores are open from 10am to 6pm. A night party is planned on Thursday in Amsterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Friday in Rotterdam.

Most stores are also open on Sundays, often from 11am to 5pm.

Get out Netherlands

The nightlife is especially lively from Thursday to Saturday night. The liveliest night is probably Thursday night with students adding to the entertainment. The clubs usually open around midnight and close around 6am. Some have a 24-hour permit and close as soon as the last visitors leave.