//
South Holland, Netherlands
Photo: Alf van Beem, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Zuid-Hollandse Eilanden (lit. South Hollandic Islands) are the islands of South Holland. These islands are immediately north of the province of Zeeland, but not a part of said province, even though they have a shared history with it.
The large city of Rotterdam is the most convenient starting point, as it lies just outside of this region and has connections to all the main destinations in it.
Read in the guideEBS operates local buses in Brielle and Spijkenisse, the latter of which is connected to public transit services from RET. The rest of the local buses in the area are operated by Connexxion
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Rotterdam · International · RTM
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Zuid-Hollandse Eilanden and Netherlands.
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsEstimate your Europe trip cost for 2 weeks in 2026. Compare realistic budgets for lodging, Eurail trains, dining, and sightseeing across three styles.
8 min read
InspirationDiscover the best places to visit in April. Compare Dutch tulip fields, Thailand's Songkran water festival, Roman spring gardens, and cherry blossoms.
7 min read
Travel tipsUnderstand the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and the €20 ETIAS travel authorisation, who needs each, and how to avoid long airport border queues.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.