You finally made it to the Netherlands—land of tulips, stroopwafels, and enough bicycles to start a small revolution. Great! But now what? If you want to move around the country like a local and not like someone who just fell out of Schiphol airport with a broken suitcase and tears in your eyes, you’ll want these six apps on your phone. Trust me.

1. NS Reisplanner

The official Dutch Railways app. Tells you exactly when your train arrives, what platform it’s on, and how late you’re going to be when you inevitably forget to check it.

2. 9292

This is like the slightly nerdier cousin of NS Reisplanner—but for all public transport. Buses, ferries, trams, trains—it covers them all. Great for when you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere and your only option is a bus driven by someone named Kees.

3. Fietsnetwerk

You’re in the most bike-obsessed country on Earth. Download this to discover scenic cycling routes without looking like a lost duckling flapping through traffic.

4. Google Maps + Google Translate Combo Pack

Self-explanatory. One gets you there, the other helps you understand what’s happening when you get there. And neither of them judges your pronunciation.

5. Too Good To Go

Eat well, spend less, and pretend you care about food waste. It’s a win-win. Grab surprise bags of food from bakeries and restaurants that are closing up for the day. It’s a cheap mystery dinner, every time.

6. Polarsteps

Forget Instagram. This lets you track your trip like an epic journey and share it with friends who pretend they’re not jealous. Plus, it makes you look organized and cultured. Total illusion, but still.

Final Advice

You don’t need 47 apps to travel well. Just these six. Download them before you go, keep your phone charged, and try not to get hit by a bike while you’re staring at your screen. You’ll thank me later.