On February 8, 2025, Google Maps celebrated its 20th anniversary! Since its launch in 2005, the platform has evolved into an indispensable navigation tool for more than 2 billion users worldwide. Every day, people rely on Google Maps to plan their routes, discover new places, and receive real-time traffic information.
Innovations that make navigation easier
Over the past two decades, Google Maps has introduced numerous innovative features to enhance user convenience. Today, you can navigate offline, make restaurant reservations, and even check air quality along your route. One of the latest features, ‘Immersive View’, offers a detailed preview of locations and routes, including real-time weather and traffic updates.
The best-rated hotspots in the Netherlands
To mark this milestone, Google Maps has mapped out the most popular locations in the Netherlands based on user reviews and ratings. Here are the top-rated restaurants and tourist attractions:
Top 5 best-rated restaurants in the Netherlands:
- Silvi Gastrobar | The Hague
- El Chaltén Empanadas | Bussum
- Broodje Bolleboos | Leiden
- Cursar | Hilversum
- Ootaa | Leiden
Top 5 highest-rated tourist attractions:
- Alpaca experiences | Koudekerke
- RIB Action | The Hague
- Tulipbicycletour.com | Lisse
- City Waterbikes | Utrecht
- Mountain biking on the Veluwe | Emst
Localyse: your partner in Google Maps solutions
As a proud Google Maps Premier Partner, we at Localyse are excited about the platform’s remarkable progress. For 20 years, Google Maps has been helping businesses and users with advanced navigation and location solutions.
We support companies in leveraging location data to enhance customer journeys, streamline business processes, and implement innovative solutions. From route optimization to real-time tracking and advanced location analytics – Localyse helps you make the most of Google Maps’ capabilities.
Want to learn more?
Would you like to explore how Google Maps can help your business grow? Get in touch with us and discover the possibilities!
📞 Call us: +32 (0)3 375 70 30
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