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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #22: Give everyone three kisses to say hello

So, here's a quirk that gets awkward really quickly if you get it wrong: the Dutch custom...

Dutch Quirk #17: Treat the public footpaths like their personal terrace

Picture this: one side of the street has a lineup of bikes, and on the other, your...

Dutch Quirk #71: Have impossible narrow and steep stairs in their houses

Anyone who's visited a Dutch house before will recognise a few distinct traits: open curtains for everyone...

Dutch Quirk #18: Refuse to go into debt

Have you ever noticed that almost all Dutch people refuse to go into debt and are terrified...

Dutch Quirk #85: Put all their national pride into HEMA

Ah, yes, The Netherlands! The land of cheese and bicycles...and HEMA? Indeed, this Dutch chain store is...

Dutch Quirk #104:Β Be prescribed only paracetamol by every Dutch doctor

Got a headache? Paracetamol. Sleepless nights? Paracetamol. Broken leg? Hmm, maybe try a paracetamol. Or two, that'll...

Dutch Quirk #38: Mush all of their dinner food (prakken)

We admire the Dutch for a lot of things β€” efficiency, directness, and innovation. Their cuisine, however,...

Dutch Quirk #114: Throw their kids in a giant cargo bike

Whether you've visited the Netherlands at some point in the past or happen to live here long-term,...