Plan your Formula 1 trip to the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. Advice & tips about traveling to the Netherlands.
- The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix is on August 29-31.
- Tickets are now on sale via our trusted supplier
- F1 Experiences Ticket Packages are also recommended
- Join our Dutch GP Facebook group to connect with fellow fans & get advice
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Located in north western Europe, The Netherlands is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with over 17 million people living within 41,500 square kilometres. Renowned for its low elevation and flat land, around 17% of the country falls below sea level. Amsterdam is the country’s capital city and Zandvoort, where the Dutch Grand Prix takes place, is located around 40km to the west of the capital. One of the country’s major beach resorts, Zandvoort is home to around 17,000 people, with around half of inhabitants employed in tourism related industries. The Netherlands’ advanced economy has the thirteenth-highest per capita income of any country. Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands, though English is widely spoken. Over 90% of the population can speak English, and it is now a compulsory subject in the Dutch secondary education system. Dutch people can be straight talking; don’t consider this impolite, it comes from a desire to be direct and honest!
Netherlands Travel: Need to Know
- Visas: The Netherlands is a member of the Schengen Area, which is made up of 29 European countries with a common visa policy and no internal borders. Citizens of most Western nations are granted visa-free entry to the Schengen zone for up to 90 days. Some nationalities require a Schengen Visa.
- Power Sockets: Type C and F, like the majority of continental Europe. Standard voltage is 230V.
- Timezone: he Netherlands operates in Central European Time (CET), which is GMT+1.
- Driving: You drive on the right side of the road in the Netherlands. The blood alcohol limit for drivers & cyclists is 0.05%.
- Tap Water: Safe to drink in the Netherlands
- In an Emergency: Dial 112.
- Learn More: Netherlands Tourism Official Website
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Health & Safety in the Netherlands
Health services in the Netherlands are world class. If you are travelling from Europe, make sure you organise a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to access free medical services. You should also have adequate travel insurance in place in case of a medical emergency. In non-emergencies, there are many Dutch pharmacies which can give over-the-counter medicine and advice.
The Netherlands is recognised as one of Europe’s safest countries. The streets are well-policed, even in Amsterdam’s Red Light District, but it’s still a good idea to not walk unfamiliar places at night and avoid back alleys. Petty crimes do occur across the larger cities. Be wary of pickpockets, especially in Amsterdam, and use two locks if you’re travelling by bike. Despite the Netherlands’ relatively relaxed drug laws, you are not allowed to smoke or drink on the street. Smoking is also banned in bars and restaurants. Keep your passport safe, too – in the Netherlands, anyone over 14 years of age is required by law to carry ID.
Currency
The Euro (€ EUR) is the currency of the Netherlands. ATMs are plentiful. Using an ATM can be the easiest way of exchanging your money to Euros – but check for service changes/exchange rate before transaction to avoid high extra fees. European credit and debit cards are accepted in almost all retail settings. Tipping 5-10% for good service is welcomed, but is not expected.
Zandvoort Weather
The Dutch Grand Prix is held in late August. At the end of the summer season, temperatures are falling and the days are getting shorter. Expect minimum temperatures of 12°C (54°F) and maximum daytime temperatures of 18°C (64°F), though temperatures were higher at both the 2021 and 2022 Dutch Grand Prix. the warm and sunny weather gave way to much cooler, wetter and windier conditions at the last two editions Dutch Grand Prix, including heavy downpours at times. It rains on average around 35% of the days in September. Being on the coast, you can expect the temperature in Zandvoort to be slightly cooler than inland. Strong, cold winds are also common.
Great overview! I would like to add that it is not possible to attend the grand prix by car, but only by train or bicycle. Zandvoort and a big part of Haarlem, the closest city are fully closed for cars
Yes, that’s true. And that was one thing that made the organization of the event so good. Don’t forget that this is just one part of our guide – we cover the transport information here: https://f1destinations.com/getting-there-around-dutch-grand-prix/
Do I need to be vaccinated to get into the Netherlands still?
It appears that this restriction has been lifted, but depends where you are travelling from. Check this link for up to date information
Can you tell us what MT means on the newest batch of tickets released for the 2023 race? No info in the ticket sites
I think it’s just an internal code from GPT to be able to identify different tickets. But unfortunately these are already sold out. Keep an eye on the ticket shop, as more tickets can be added at any time
Is there a place/sportsbar in Amsterdam where F1 fans meet when they are not at the circuit?