Why tourists should ditch Amsterdam and head to its cheaper laid-back neighbour instead

Utrecht has much less tourist traffic than Amsterdam, making it a much more pleasant place to visit, especially in the high season (Image: Portia Jones) Amsterdam , renowned for its historic canals, vibrant nightlife, and cultural attractions, has long been a top tourist destination, welcoming up to 20 million tourists a year. The Dutch capital's immense popularity has led to overcrowding , with the local government taking steps to manage mass tourism and address issues related to unruly visitors. As a result, many travellers are seeking alternatives that offer similar Dutch charm without the crowds and high prices.

Utrecht, the fourth-largest city in the Netherlands , is emerging as a cheaper and less crowded alternative to party-hard Amsterdam. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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