Videoland
Dutch streaming service with RTL originals, Dutch series and films, and local content the global platforms do not carry
Quick Overview
| Company | RTL Nederland |
|---|---|
| Category | Video Streaming |
| Headquarters | Hilversum, Netherlands |
| Founded | 2013 |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | EU |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Dutch original series, RTL programming, Dutch and international films, offline downloads, kids profiles, multiple simultaneous streams |
| Pricing | From about EUR 8/month |
| Best For | Dutch households wanting local-language series and RTL content |
| Replaces | Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ |
Detailed Review
Videoland is RTL Nederland's streaming platform and the main home for Dutch-language original series and local programming. For a Dutch household, it covers the part of viewing that Netflix structurally does not: television made in the Netherlands, in Dutch, about Dutch subjects.
It also carries RTL broadcast programming on demand, which for viewers of those channels is a substantial part of the value.
Dutch Originals
Videoland has invested consistently in Dutch drama, comedy and reality production. Some of these have become significant cultural moments domestically while remaining entirely invisible on international platforms — which is precisely the gap a national service exists to fill.
Local films and Dutch-dubbed children's content round out the family proposition.
RTL Catch-Up
Programmes from the RTL channels are available on demand, so households already watching those channels get a coherent on-demand experience rather than a separate catch-up service.
Practical Features
Downloads for offline viewing, kids profiles with parental controls and multiple simultaneous streams on higher tiers. The pricing sits below Netflix, which makes it a realistic addition rather than a replacement decision.
Limitations to Consider
Videoland is a Netherlands-only service and its catalogue is small next to the global platforms, with international content that is patchy and inconsistently available. Most Dutch households use it alongside another subscription rather than instead of one. The apps are functional but less refined than Netflix's.
Who Should Use Videoland
Dutch households that want Dutch-language series, films and RTL programming, typically as a second subscription alongside a global service or a curated film platform.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Dutch original series unavailable elsewhere
- RTL programming on demand
- Dutch-language children's content
- Cheaper than the global platforms
- Dutch company, EU jurisdiction
Cons
- Netherlands only
- Small catalogue overall
- Patchy international content
Alternatives to Videoland
Other European video streaming worth comparing before you decide:
MUBI
United Kingdom · Hand-picked cinema, one new film every day
ARTE
France / Germany · Free public-service culture, documentaries and concerts
Filmin
Spain · Independent and European cinema on demand
Viaplay
Sweden · Nordic originals plus live football and motorsport
See all European video streaming or compare them directly against Netflix on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most Dutch households it is a complement rather than a replacement — it covers Dutch-language series and RTL programming that Netflix does not carry, but its overall catalogue is much smaller.
No, it is a Netherlands-only service.
Yes, including Dutch-language and dubbed children's programming with kids profiles and parental controls.
Yes, downloads are supported on the mobile apps.