What would Amsterdam and Rotterdam look like if they had mountains? (Pictures inside!)

There are a few things the Netherlands will never have: decent curtains, dinner after 6 PM, and mountains. But one can dream, right?

Imagine skiing next to the canals of Amsterdam, lush Alp-like mountains five minutes away from Vondelpark, or snow-covered hills giving a scenic backdrop to Rotterdam’s famous butt plug gnome. No, we’re not joking.  

These artists have created some pretty cool graphics of what the flattest country in Europe would look like if she had a mountain range.

Skiing next to Amsterdam’s canals ⛷️

This video will take you on a magical ride along the canals of a mountainous AmsterdamHow breathtaking is that?!

Rotterdam’s high-rises besides peaks 🏔

If you’re more of a Rotterdam fan, check out these epic photos. These guys started an Instagram account back in July 2020, sharing images of what Rotterdam would look like with mountains!

Doesn’t this picture make the Netherlands magically turn into the perfect winter destination?

How cool would the contrast between the majestic mountains and Rotterdam’s modern architecture be?

If you love these photos as much as we do, head over to Studio Downtime’s Instagram page and explore more of their mountainous creations!  

Would you still love the Netherlands if it had mountains? Or do you enjoy living in a land with flat terrain? Tell us in the comments below!

Feature image: studiodowntime

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in February 2021, and was fully updated in August 2023 for your reading pleasure.

Jana Vondráčková 🇨🇿
Jana Vondráčková 🇨🇿
Originally from the Czech Republic, Jana moved to the Netherlands for her studies. She fell in love with the local biking culture, and you’ll see her drifting through the streets of Rotterdam on her pink bike even in the worst possible weather (think rain, snow, hail, or all three). Besides advocating for Rotterdam as the best Dutch city, she likes to wander around with a camera in her hand.

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