Comments on: 7 underrated places to live outside of the Randstad

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:53:05 +0000

Tilburg, my true love, the only city that I have felt home at. I miss it so much and hope to be back asap. It is a lovely town to live in, especially since its revamping since 2015. It has it all, art, nature, education, libraries, rock gigs, sport venues. The only issue may be that is still not that well connected on the rail as the Randstad cities are (NS, hear hear).

By: David

David — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:38:12 +0000

Thanks for the list! I have to say It’s a bit strange to start off with calling Groningen a “small city” while it’s in fact the biggest on the list (together with Eindhoven). Not that it is big per se but in this list I would say it’s not a defining factor, on the contrary actually as it’s also quite busy. If someone is looking for a typical small town they’re better off going to Leeuwarden or Zwolle, Groningen is considered ‘big’ by the Dutch outside of the Randstad.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:01:57 +0000

You missed Hoorn with it’s 30 min train commute to Amsterdam Centraal, fantastic beach, historical old centre and beautiful marina and a harbour. But it is OK, let’s keep this jewel hidden for the locals 🙂

By: Charlie Ribbens

Charlie Ribbens — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 11:05:26 +0000

I have family in Middleburg, in the Zeeland province. I visited a few years ago and loved the city and surrounding area. (I am of Dutch decent, born and living in the US…I grew up in Holland, Michigan…’nuff said) I would be eager to hear your view of that area of the Netherlands.

By: Ann McCloskey

Ann McCloskey — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 13:02:49 +0000

Den Bosch! So charming.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:43:00 +0000

How about Arnhem very close to nature and everything in it. Even better as Zwolle.

By: Roelof Bosma

Roelof Bosma — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:15:37 +0000

How about Arnhem??

By: Maura de Galan

Maura de Galan — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:47:40 +0000

As a resident of Amersfoort for thirty years I would have agreed thirty years ago but, helaas, Amersfoort is just as much a part of the Randstad as any town or village sitting between or around the big four. Have you been on the A1 by Amersfoort lately?
However I totally agree with your Groniging and Zwolle suggestions! Both amazing cities.