In March, spring is still slow to arrive on the North Sea coast: although the air can warm up to +8...+11°C during the day, the high humidity level increases the subjective feeling of cold.
To ensure your spring vacation in the Netherlands doesn't begin with a cold, make sure to pack an umbrella, waterproof shoes, a waterproof jacket, and a change of warm clothes in your suitcase.
While March may have limited opportunities for active leisure, it compensates with a rich program of cultural and entertainment events. Themed tours to the Netherlands in March offer a lot of fun for active and inquisitive tourists, allowing you to get in close contact with the country's unique and paradoxical culture.
March vacations in the Netherlands are influenced by Pisces, the zodiacal patron saint of artists, poets, and musicians. Bohemian Amsterdam celebrates Art Week and welcomes virtuoso improvisers at the Blues Music Festival. For collectors, shopping trips to the TEFAF antique fair in Maastricht are a must, while glamorous partygoers anticipate the HISWA boat show, a traditional highlight in Europe's social calendar.
Travel market experts categorize prices for tours to the Netherlands in March as mid-season, so you shouldn't expect the steep discounts of the fall and winter periods. Minimum prices for a vacation in the Netherlands in March start at around 1100 EUR; by the end of the month, prices rise to 1300-1400 EUR for a six-day tour, including a charter flight and accommodation in a comfort-class room.
When booking tours to the Netherlands in spring, many travelers focus on the opening time of the Royal Park Keukenhof. Typically, the park begins welcoming visitors from the third week of March. If your plans involve a photoshoot amid lush flower plantations, be sure to book your tours in advance at tripmydream.
