If you think of the Netherlands, flowers, windmills and wooden shoes come to mind – but Holland has so much more to offer! Enjoy the bracing wind with a beach walk along the Dutch coast or a cycling tour of the Veluwe. Experience the welcoming hospitality of North Brabant and Limburg, the authentic charm of our Hanseatic cities and the Achterhoek in eastern Holland, and the freedom of the provinces of Friesland and Groningen with their wide horizons. Discover how the Dutch battle against the water in Flevoland, our newest province, and immerse yourself in Dutch culture in the modern metropolises, historic cities, and picturesque villages in the west of the Netherlands.
And best of all, you do not have to choose because all this and much more is within a two hour travel distance.
Rotterdam is famous for its modern architecture, with landmarks such as the the cube houses, the market hall, the Erasmus bridge and its many skyscrapers. Its diverse nightlife boasting a variety of bars, pubs and nightclubs. And it is well known for its port, which is the largest in Europe.
A relatively undiscovered gem in the Netherlands that is definitely worth a visit. This is a perfect stopover during a road trip with its ideal location between Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Enter a medieval world with its beautiful architecture! Find out what not to miss during your visit to the beautiful Dutch city.
Netherlands, one of the best European countries visited by Indians, is also famous for the many cultural festivals and events which are held throughout the year in different cities and towns accommodated by it. From Springtime festivals that celebrate the colorful blooms of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and bluebells, to winter festivals that include Christmas and celebrations of Saint Nicholas, etc , If you want to experience the uniqueness of Dutch culture, just plan your trip around a festival in the Netherlands. Here are some of the events and festivals in the Netherlands that one must definitely not miss out on.
This is one of those special events in the Netherlands that is not for the faint hearted! If you want to start the year fresh, take a chilly dive taken on New Years Day (Nieuwjaarsdag). This Dutch festival was started by a swim club in 1960. There are 209 dive locations in the Netherlands you can take a dive. Although, diving into the North Sea at Scheveningen, The Hague, is the most popular location with up to 60,000 people. Afterward, shivering swimmers are presented with a cup of erwtensoep, a warm meaty pea soup.
Have you ever witnessed a nine-meter tall float, covered in flowers and gliding through the streets, powered by nothing but manpower? Well, you are about to! Bloemencorso Zundert is the largest flower parade in the world entirely made by volunteers. Every year each hamlet tries to build the most beautiful float it has ever built. Visit this very special event in Zundert as you will be overwhelmed. Corso Zundert is all about seeing and, in that, believing!
SAIL traditionally starts with the Parade: hundreds of ships sail into the IJ and form a unique sight that you will never forget. In the following days, several matches on the water take place, including Skutsjesilen(sailing with a typical Frisian ship). The Royal Netherlands Navy will also display its skills on the water. Next to all the activity on the water, there is also plenty to do on the wharves, which makes it so special. The SAIL program boasts entertainment, art, culture, music, and sporting and children activities. SAIL Amsterdam guarantees an impressive and incomparable fleet of tall ships, sailing heritage craft, modern ships, naval ships, and replicas
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