What are Dutch teens really like? From biking in the rain to brutal honesty, young people in the Netherlands have some of the most unique habits in Europe! In this video, we explore 10 surprising, fun, and even shocking lifestyle trends of Gen Z in the Netherlands – including their obsession with thrift fashion, “gezelligheid,” and chilled-out school vibes.
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welcome to Beautiful Youth Planet if you thought Dutch youth were all about tulips and bikes you’re in for a shock from silent rituals to zero fake friendships Dutch Gen Z is doing life their own way let’s count down the top 10 youth habits in the Netherlands that will totally surprise you number 10 bikes are their freedom in the Netherlands bikes aren’t just a way to get around they’re freedom machines teens ride with no hands sipping coffee and dodging traffic like pros number nine silence is sacred dutch teens actually crave silence you’ll find them walking alone at sunset thinking recharging number eight rain isn’t a problem it’s a vibe in most places teens run from rain in the Netherlands they walk in it dance in it romanticize it number seven they don’t do fake dutch teens are blunt if they like you you’ll know if they don’t you’ll also know number six fashion without flexing no loud designer logos Dutch youth dress stylish but minimal it’s all about clean fits layered neutrals and I don’t care but I do energy number five their night rituals are wildly peaceful at night some teens bike to canals sit in silence and just listen to water no phones just breathing it’s a digital detox that no app can match number four sleepovers mean deep talks dutch girls don’t just gossip their sleepovers are full of philosophy debates and real stories they get deep fast number three they don’t hide sadness mental health isn’t a taboo here teens talk about it openly with each other and online number two dating is slow and honest there’s no talking stage drama dutch teens date slow talk clear and don’t play games number one they’re raised to be independent fast by 16 Dutch teens handle their own bank accounts transport and often cook their meals freedom isn’t given it’s expected and they wear it well at Beautiful Youth Planet we share five shorts and one deep top 10 video every week so you can see how youth culture looks around the world which habit surprised you most let us know in the comments and may your heart stay open your vibes stay real and may life bless you with peace just like a Dutch sunset over water