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There are so many sights in the Netherlands that our neighboring country always attracts us. We introduce you to three villages in North Holland that fulfill all the clichés you have as a first-time visitor to Holland. You shouldn't miss the Zuidersee Museum. There you can see how people used to live in Holland. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are big cities to discover. So far, however, we have traveled more in the country and the islands. Texel fascinates us. Just like life in the polder landscapes behind the dike on the Frisian North Sea coast. The Hanseatic cities are also very beautiful. The Netherlands is worth seeing during the tulip bloom. You will also find travel tips in our articles.
Getting to Texel – How to get to Texel 🚗 Getting to Texel – How to reach the island easily Texel is easily accessible by car, train, or bicycle. Getting to Texel by ferry from Den Helder is straightforward – but especially in summer, a shorter journey is worthwhile...
The Hanseatic city of Elburg and its sights The Hanseatic city of Elburg is one of the towns in Holland that has retained its charm. If you enter the place behind the city wall, which has been almost completely preserved, you have the feeling that you are entering a different time. That may be because the main street ...
Tulip route in Holland: discover the best tulip fields in the Netherlands Every year, the tulips in bloom in Holland attract thousands of visitors. No wonder, because as soon as the first colorful fields open, a unique atmosphere is created. Perhaps you have already dreamed of seeing this natural spectacle with your own eyes? ...
A trip to the tulips in Holland at Keukenhof Experience tulips in Holland when they are in bloom at Keukenhof. The time when tulips are in bloom in spring is one of the most beautiful times to travel to Holland. Between the end of March and mid-May, the region west and north of Amsterdam is in bloom. Tulips in all ...
Hasselt Netherlands Sightseeing The Hanseatic city of Hasselt in the Netherlands is one of the five Hanseatic cities that we visit on our tour through the Hanseatic region. I was particularly excited about her. After all, it was the birthplace of Kilian van Rensselaer. I had heard from him many times on my visits to New York City ...
As a graduate in American studies and a frequent visitor to Plymouth and Boston in New England, I am very interested in the Pilgrim Fathers Museum in Leiden in Holland. I want to learn more about the history of the Pilgrim Fathers. A visit to this small museum is a great way to do that. What do the Pilgrim Fathers have to do with...
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Tulip bloom at Keukenhof Holland. From March to May, Keukenhof Holland is a veritable sea of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils. This is why the spring bloom at Keukenhof in Lisse is so popular. The park is the highlight of all tulip trails in Holland. We've been here twice already and were thrilled. This year...
The port of Rotterdam We want to experience the port of Rotterdam on a harbor tour. Even if this is not by the sea, this gives us an impression of a holiday in the Netherlands by the sea. Our ship casts off right next to the Erasmus Bridge, which looks like a harp. The sun shines from the sky and ...
Texel sights & activities in our Texel travel guide In this Texel travel guide you will find recommendations for a holiday on Texel with Texel sights, activities and tips. The island on the North Sea in Holland fascinates. through their people. Because of the proximity to the mainland of Holland. Because of their location in the sea. And ...