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Send a Parcel To The Netherlands Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

Also known as Holland, the Netherlands is one of Europe’s most dynamic countries and home to one of the most open and internationally oriented economies in the world. With Dutch being the official language of the country, it’s important to put your trust in a courier service that can speak its language when planning to send a parcel to the Netherlands from the UK. That’s where we can help.

With an extensive network spanning over 220 countries and territories, DHL is the global logistics leader and has been delivering to the UK and internationally for over 50 years. We have a strong presence in the Netherlands with logistical hubs of Rotterdam (harbour), Amsterdam (Schiphol airport) and Venlo (near the border with Germany). We use transportation means as diverse as planes, helicopters, double trailers, but also Dutch canal boats and bikes for deliveries and carry more than twice the air freight volumes of our nearest competitor in the Netherlands. Handling around 50 million parcels a year, DHL Netherlands can manage parcels of all sizes and deliver anywhere you need – be it a big city or a small town.

At DHL, we can make a parcel delivery to the Netherlands even if you don’t have a DHL account. What’s more, our fast and secure parcel delivery service offers door-to-door delivery and the assurance that your parcel will be signed for upon delivery. You can also track your package’s journey for free via text, phone or online. Ready to find out how to send a parcel to the Netherlands? Get a quote and pick the option that suits you best from the following three services to send a parcel to the Netherlands. DHLitNow and DHL by phone, our collection service where your parcel is picked up at a time and place that suits you. Alternatively, drop off your parcel at one of over 1,400 DHL Express Service Point locations nationwide.

National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day  
  • 18 April, Friday - Good Friday  
  • 20 April, Sunday - Easter Sunday  
  • 21 April, Monday - Easter Monday  
  • 26 April, Saturday - King's Day Holiday  
  • 27 April, Sunday - King's Day  
  • 5 May, Monday - Liberation Day  
  • 29 May, Thursday - Ascension Day  
  • 8 June, Sunday - Whit Sunday  
  • 9 June, Monday - Whit Monday  
  • 25 December, Thursday - Christmas Day  
  • 26 December, Friday - 2nd Day of Christmas
 
* Public holidays in the Netherlands may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of the Netherlands: three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue.
Country facts
  • The Netherlands has one of the highest bicycle usage rates in the world. With over 35,000 kilometres of dedicated bike paths, cycling is a primary mode of transport for many residents.
  • Approximately one-third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, necessitating the development of advanced water management systems, including dikes and an extensive canal network. The canal system in cities like Amsterdam spans over 1,500 kilometres and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • At the forefront of renewable energy efforts, the Netherlands has made significant investments in offshore wind farms to transition towards a more sustainable energy system. 
  • Consistently ranking among the happiest countries in the world, the Netherlands benefits from a strong social welfare system, high quality of life, access to healthcare and education, and a culture that values work-life balance.
  • The Netherlands has a notable artistic heritage, with Dutch painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. 
  • The country has the highest concentration of museums in the world, with numerous institutions dedicated to art, history, and culture, attracting visitors and art enthusiasts from around the globe.
  • Famous for tulip cultivation, the Keukenhof Gardens showcase millions of blooming tulips each spring. The country is one of the largest exporters of flowers globally, particularly tulips, which symbolise Dutch culture.
Flag of the Netherlands: three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue.
Flag of the Netherlands: three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue.

Parcel delivery to Netherlands with DHL

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