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The 10 Most Instagrammable Neighborhoods in the Netherlands

Are you looking for the perfect location for your next Instagram photo? KIJCK. makelaars, in collaboration with Kadastralekaart.com, analyzed all the neighborhoods in the Netherlands based on the number of hashtags on Instagram. This resulted in a top 10 list of the most Instagrammable neighborhoods. Some results are surprising, while others are well-known for their unique appeal, making them popular photo backdrops.

Top 10 Most Instagrammable Neighborhoods (ranked by hashtag posts):

  1. Scheveningen, South Holland – #Scheveningen (859,000 posts)

  2. Jordaan, North Holland – #Jordaan (161,000 posts)

  3. De Pijp, North Holland – #DePijp (142,000 posts)

  4. Blijdorp, South Holland – #Blijdorp (123,000 posts)

  5. Waterland, North Holland – #Waterland (122,000 posts)

  6. Kijkduin, South Holland – #Kijkduin (109,000 posts)

  7. Amsterdamse Bos, North Holland – #AmsterdamseBos (108,000 posts)

  8. Westerpark, North Holland – #Westerpark (91,400 posts)

  9. LangeLand, South Holland – #LangeLand (91,000 posts)

  10. Hardenberg, Overijssel – #Hardenberg (91,000 posts)

Notable Observations

With 859,000 posts, Scheveningen is by far the most popular neighborhood, boasting over five times as many posts as the runner-up, the Jordaan. Notably, four of the top 10 neighborhoods are in Amsterdam, reinforcing the city’s status as a hub for photogenic hotspots.

Most of the popular neighborhoods are located in the Randstad area, except for Hardenberg, which unexpectedly ranks tenth. Interestingly, more than a quarter of the top 50 neighborhoods are in South Holland, featuring popular areas like Scheveningen, Kijkduin, and Blijdorp.

South Holland neighborhoods make up the largest share of this list, accounting for approximately 30% of the total. While most neighborhoods are urban or tourist destinations, Hardenberg stands out as a more rural and recreational location. Curiously, 'Hardenberg' is listed as a neighborhood, even though it could be debated whether this city truly fits in this list.

Discover Why These Neighborhoods Are So Popular

Are you curious about these photogenic neighborhoods? Visit them and see for yourself why they are so beloved on Instagram. Who knows—you might just find your new favorite photo spot!

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