I Lost Something in the Netherlands: Where to Look
It happens to the best of us — you misplace your phone, bag, or bike and now you’re not sure where to begin looking. In the Netherlands, there are a few organized ways to find your lost item.
Check Online Lost and Found Databases
Start with these official platforms:
- Verloren of Gevonden – The national platform where municipalities and citizens report lost and found items.
- Local gemeente (municipality) websites often list their own lost-and-found procedures.
Lost Your Bike?
If your bike is missing, there’s a good chance it wasn’t stolen — it might have been removed by the gemeente. Municipalities routinely clear improperly parked bikes. You can check:
- Fietsdepot Amsterdam – For bikes taken by the city in Amsterdam.
- Similar fietsdepot (bike depot) services exist in other cities like Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
Public Transport Lost Items
If you left something on a train, tram, or bus, check the relevant transport company:
Report to the Police
For valuable or personal items like passports, IDs, or high-value electronics, it’s wise to file a police report online at politie.nl.
Helpful Tip
Take note of your item's serial number or add identifiable markers to make it easier to claim if found.