Photo locations for Street
61 places to photograph street in the Netherlands and Belgium. ← All types
Busy street market full of people and colour
Bold modern architecture in a young city
A quiet courtyard in the heart of the city
Narrow streets, courtyards and cafes, atmospheric street life
Canals, bridges and leaning facades, UNESCO
One of the most beautiful stations in the world, the cathedral of railways
Wide boulevards, art and cafes, lively
Hidden medieval alleyway near the cathedral
Hidden waterway running beneath and between the buildings
Historic farmhouses and crafts in an open-air setting
White houses around a quiet courtyard garden
Romantic little bridge near the Arentshof
Most photographed spot in Brugge, reflections
Polder town with canal and poplar-lined lanes
Classic market square with church tower and canals
Medieval Hanseatic city on the IJssel
UNESCO béguinage with cobblestone streets
Abandoned village full of street art near the harbour
Oldest city in Holland, with canals and warehouses
Smallest town, cobblestones and a castle on the Ourthe
Strijp and modern urban scenes
Fortified town with a rectangular street grid
Covered shopping arcade with a glass roof
Medieval guild houses along the Leie
Medieval neighbourhood of winding lanes
Alley full of constantly changing street art
Square with the Grote Kerk and monumental facades
Former military factory site, raw atmosphere
Old factory with street art and a creative community hub
Historic canals, courtyards and university city
Picturesque beguinage and astronomical clock tower
Town gate and quiet polder villages in the Westhoek
Oldest bridge in the Netherlands across the Maas, historic city
Large square with Sint-Servaas and Sint-Jan
Wooden houses and harbour of a former island
Arched market hall with an enormous colourful ceiling
Lively riverside dining spot along the Dijle
Small waterways and bridges through the old city
Abbey tower Lange Jan and historic city centre
Houses built on the old city wall
Industrial harbour area with street art and warehouses
Riverfront with bridge and city skyline
Harbour city, pier and art by the sea
Geometric city park on a former railway yard
Beach, pier and boulevard, busy beach life
Sharply jutting station canopy, clean lines
Old railway viaduct with small shops underneath
Yellow wooden walkway threading through the city
Wooden escalators and white pedestrian tunnel beneath the Schelde
Border town with a windmill and shopping streets
Farmhouses, traditional dress and regional colours
Former Philips factory site, now hip and industrial
Whitewashed houses and church, a streetscape unlike anywhere else
Oldest city in Belgium, Roman past, antiques market
Authentic fishing village with harbour and lighthouse
Tallest church tower with wharf cellars along the Oudegracht
Modern flowing architecture and interplay of lines
Classic fishing village, quayside and traditional costume
Daily flea market, raw working-class street life
Elfstedentocht atmosphere, harbours and picturesque streets
Tower city with medieval streets
Photo locations Netherlands & Belgium: how it works
This photo locations tool gives you access to 264 curated spots in the Netherlands and Belgium, each tagged by region, type, and the best time to shoot there. Use it when you want to explore a new area or when you have a specific mood in mind but no concrete location yet. The selection is put together by photographers, not generated from a generic database.
What each location entry includes
Every spot comes with a region label, a location type (landscape, architecture, urban, water and more), and a recommendation for the best shooting time. That last detail matters more than it might seem. Some locations only work with low sun, others are better in flat overcast light or after dark.
If you want to align your visit with golden or blue hour, pair this tool with the Golden Hour & Blue Hour calculator. You can plan a location and the right light window in the same session.
Using the tool for trip planning
The tool works well both for open-ended browsing and focused research. If you are heading to a region you have not shot in before, scroll through the local entries to get a sense of what is there. If you are working on a specific project, filter by type to find spots that fit.
One thing worth noting: curated lists reflect the knowledge of whoever built them. Conditions change, access changes, and some spots get busy. Use this as a starting point, then do a quick check before you drive three hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find photo locations in a specific region of the Netherlands or Belgium?
Filter by region inside the tool. Each location is tagged to a specific area, so you can pull up a list for one region without scrolling through everything else.
What types of locations are included in the database?
The selection covers landscapes, water, architecture, and urban environments. Each entry is tagged by type, so you can search for the kind of scene that fits your current project.
How current is the location data, and are spots verified?
The database holds 264 curated entries, but conditions at any location can change over time. Treat the list as a well-researched starting point and verify access or current state before a long trip.