Netherlands sights for slow travelers and connoisseurs

Discover the Netherlands sights

There are so many attractions in the Netherlands that our neighboring country continues to draw us back. We introduce you to three villages in North Holland that fulfill all the clichés you might have as a first-time visitor to Holland. Don't miss the Zuiderzee Museum. There you can see how people once lived in Holland. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are major cities worth exploring.

So far, however, we've spent more time in the countryside and on the islands. Texel fascinates us, as does 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'll also find travel tips on this topic in our articles.

Cheese Travel – Gourmet Routes through Europe’s Cheese Regions

Golden-yellow wheels in old cellars, the scent of fresh milk on the mountain pastures, and spicy notes that speak of the landscape – cheese reflects its region. Cheese lovers discover a new way to enjoy it while traveling: on the gourmet routes of Europe, where tradition and craftsmanship shape the taste...

What you need to know about getting to the island of Texel

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...

Hanseatic city of Elburg in Holland – Elburg sights

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 ...

Red tulips on the Tulip Route in Holland

Tulip Route Holland: best tulip fields in the Netherlands

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? ...

Tulips with fringe edges in Keukenhof Holland

Tulips in Holland: Experience the most beautiful travel time in the Netherlands

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 - Hanseatic city on Zwarte Water

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 ...

Documents to the Pilgrim Fathers in the Museum in Leiden Holland

Pilgrim Fathers Museum in Leiden Netherlands

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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Keukenhof Holland when the tulips blossom

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...

Tour of the port of Rotterdam

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 ...

More than tulips, cheese and windmills

When people think of the Netherlands, tulip fields, windmills, and Gouda cheese often immediately come to mind. But this small country on the North Sea coast has much more to offer than these familiar clichés. The Netherlands is a paradise for gourmet travelers, culture explorers, and nature lovers alike.

Between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer lake, fascinating landscapes, charming villages, vibrant cities, and a surprising number of national parks await. Cycling paths crisscross the country like a fine network, ideal for those who want to explore the region slowly and consciously. Sustainability is a top priority here – whether in innovative architecture, regional cuisine, or climate-friendly travel.

The open-mindedness of the Dutch, coupled with their love of design and good food, ensures that visitors quickly feel welcome. Those who delve into the country will discover far more than just the classic postcard motifs—namely, a way of life that hovers between tradition and modernity.

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Source: Holland Sights: Research at Netherlands Sights. We partially funded the research ourselves. Others are based on press trips. However, our opinions remain, as always, our own.

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Discover the Netherlands sights

More than tulips, cheese and windmills