Americans are now able to travel freely to the Netherlands without restrictions. They don't have to be quarantined upon arrival in the Netherlands, and they don’t need to submit a test or proof of vaccination.According to the Netherlands, the US is one of the "safe" countries where there is low risk of contracting COVID-19. The Netherlands allows travelers from "safe" countries to enter the country without having to submit to quarantine or show proof of vaccination. The Netherlands considers Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan safe destinations.The Netherlands is opening up to tourists from high-risk nations, but there are still restrictions. Even if they are fully vaccinated, they must present a negative COVID result and be quarantined for 10 days. Due to the spread of the Delta variant, the UK is considered high-risk. You may need to take additional precautions, so make sure you check the most recent measures before traveling.As COVID restrictions are eased, tourists are returning to the Netherlands Hung Chung Chih/ShutterstockVisitors to the Netherlands in the coming year will have the opportunity to visit most of its top attractions. Museums such as the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House, along with the Van Gogh Museum, will reopen for visitors. Bars, restaurants, and cafes are open with strict social distancing guidelines. This week saw the opening of concert halls, cinemas, and sporting venues. Curfews that were intended to restrict alcohol purchases were scrapped. While face masks are not required in busy public places such as shops, airports and public transport, they are still necessary.You can expect some changes if you plan a trip to Amsterdam, the Dutch capital. Amsterdam was already struggling with overtourism before the coronavirus. With a population of 820,000 people, Amsterdam received 20 million international visitors in 2019, which is approximately 55,000 per day, and the city was already beginning to crumble under the pressure of its popularity. Residents began to complain about feeling trapped in their city due to the hordes, trash-strewn streets, tourist-centric shops and tourists. They also complained about the rise in short-term rentals, which were blamed for rising rent and house prices.The Netherlands: IntroductionThis is not all. The city council launched an internet campaign in June to encourage tourists to embrace the city’s cultural heritage. However, it warned those who don't treat the city with respect to stay away.In a statement, the city council stated that they don't want to return to the situation before the pandemic. "We don't want to go back the way we were," it said. Visitors who are respectful of Amsterdam and its people have been welcomed and will continue to be so. Visitors who disrespect our heritage and residents are not welcomed. We have a message for them: "Don't come to Amsterdam!"You might also enjoy:
