Royal Dutch Touring Club


The Royal Dutch Touring Club is a travellers' association in the Netherlands, supporting all modes of travel. It is responsible for traffic signs and signage on roads and trails. It also provides test reports, travel services and roadside assistance and is comparable to the German ADFC / ADAC and the British Automobile Association.
ANWB has over four million members, and is the largest not-for-profit association in the Netherlands.

History

The ANWB was formed on 1 July 1883 as Nederlandsche Vélocipèdisten-Bond and renamed two years later. The name Koninklijke Nederlandse Toeristenbond was adopted in 1905.
During the 20th century, the association expanded to include motorists, hikers, equestrians and motorcyclists, as well as participants in water sports, winter sports and camping.