The Netherlands captivates visitors with its iconic windmills, colorful tulip fields, and picturesque canal cities. From Amsterdam's world-class museums and vibrant culture to charming villages and innovative architecture, this low-lying country offers a perfect blend of history, art, and modern Dutch living.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Club
Amsterdam's most prestigious spa spanning 3 floors of the Conservatorium Hotel, featuring a 20-metre marble pool, hammam, crystal steam room, and signature treatments using Dutch natural ingredients. Celebrity and luxury traveler favorite.
Signature treatment: North Sea seaweed ritual and Akasha signature massage
Hammam Fenix Amsterdam
An authentic Turkish hammam in Amsterdam's up-and-coming Czaar Peterstraat, offering traditional scrub and soap massage rituals in beautifully tiled surroundings. Popular with locals and visitors for weekend wellness.
Signature treatment: Traditional kese scrub and foam massage ritual
Mainport Spa Rotterdam
A sophisticated urban wellness center overlooking the Maas river, featuring thermal baths, Finnish sauna, steam room, and extensive treatment menu including river mud wraps unique to the Rotterdam location.
Signature treatment: Maas River mud wrap and panoramic sauna experience
De Spa Maastricht
Maastricht's leading day spa in a beautiful historic building near Vrijthof square, offering Limburg-inspired treatments using regional herbs and clays. Intimate setting with highly personalized service.
Signature treatment: Limburg herb compress massage and local mineral facial
SPA Zuiver Amsterdam
A unique nature-integrated spa in Amsterdam's Bos (forest) featuring outdoor and indoor thermal pools, Finnish sauna, Russian banya, and forest-inspired treatments. Popular for its forest swimming experience.
Signature treatment: Forest bathing with outdoor thermal pools and forest sauna
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Landgoed Huize Bergen
A peaceful mindfulness and meditation retreat at a historic country estate in Bergen, North Holland. Programmes include silent retreats, yoga, meditation, and nature walks in surrounding forest and dunes.
BodyMind School Retreat Amersfoort
Established yoga and wellness school offering residential retreat weekends in the Dutch countryside. Programmes combine Hatha and Yin yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, and forest bathing.
Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin Wellness
North Sea thalassotherapy retreat at the prestigious Huis ter Duin hotel in Noordwijk. Programmes use North Sea mineral water for therapeutic treatments, combined with beach walks and meditation.
Center Parcs Woodland Wellness
Forest-based wellness retreat in Center Parcs' Dutch woodland locations, combining spa treatments, forest bathing, clean eating programmes, and nature immersion in the Dutch countryside.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Dutch massage (Swedish technique) from €60; hot stone massage from €80; deep tissue sports massage from €70 at most day spas
Hammam
Traditional hammam and Turkish bath experiences available at Hammam Fenix Amsterdam and O My Spa Rotterdam from €35-65; includes exfoliation and body wash
Body
Dutch seaweed wraps using North Sea algae from €75; body scrubs from €55; mud wraps using peat-based products from €65 at wellness hotels
Facial
Signature facials using Dutch botanical brands (Weleda, Organic Pharmacy) from €70; anti-aging treatments from €90; LED facials from €80
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Delight Yoga Amsterdam
Amsterdam's premier yoga studio chain with locations throughout the city, offering Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Aerial yoga classes. Drop-in welcome, online booking available.
Yoga Republic Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most established yoga studio offering daily Hatha, Ashtanga, and Bikram classes. Six-class intro cards available for visitors, centrally located near Central Station.
Bikram Yoga Amsterdam
Long-established hot yoga studio in Amsterdam offering authentic 26-posture Bikram series in 40°C heated room. Drop-in classes available, suitable for experienced practitioners.
Kundalini House Utrecht
Dedicated Kundalini yoga and spiritual community in Utrecht offering daily classes, workshops, and teacher training. Welcoming atmosphere with experienced international teachers.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book spa treatments 2-4 weeks in advance during summer and holiday periods - popular spots fill up quickly
Many Amsterdam hotels offer spa day-use packages even if not staying there - worth checking for luxurious day experiences
Cycling is deeply embedded in Dutch wellness culture - rent a bike and cycle through national parks for active meditation
Dutch saunas and hammams often have mixed-gender nude bathing as the norm - ask about swimsuit policies before booking
SPA Zuiver in Amsterdam Forest offers an affordable luxury spa experience compared to city hotel spas at a fraction of the cost
Several Dutch cities have municipal swimming facilities (zwembaden) with sauna wings open to the public for €8-15