Netherlands
About Netherlands
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, the capital, is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the house where Jewish diarist Anne Frank hid during WWII. Canalside mansions and a trove of works from artists including Rembrandt and Vermeer remain from the city's 17th-century "Golden Age." Rotterdam is a major port city with bold modern architecture. The university town of Utrecht is home to lively canalside cafes and the 14th-century Dom Tower. Southern Maastricht has a vibrant culinary scene, old churches, and medieval city walls. In the north, the countryside between Leiden and Den Helder is one of the most well-known places to see tulip fields and windmills. The seaside towns of the Wadden Islands are busy summer resorts with a quirky local pastime, wadlopen.
Rijksmuseum
Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history in Amsterdam. The museum has on display 8,000 objects of art and history, from their total collection of 1 million objects from the years 1200 to 2000, among which are some masterpieces by notable painters such as Jacob van Ruisdael, Frans Hals, Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Rembrandt, and Rembrandt's pupils.
Anne Frank House
Anne Frank House is a writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family and four other people in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house, known as the Secret Annex. It preserves the hiding place, has a permanent exhibition on the life and times of Anne Frank, and has an exhibition space about all forms of persecution and discrimination.
Van Gogh Museum
Van Gogh Museum is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries in the Museum Square in Amsterdam. The museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world with 200 paintings, 400 drawings, and 700 letters by the artist.
Keukenhof
Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens. Keukenhof is widely known for its tulips, it also features numerous other flowers, including hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, roses, carnations, and irises. The park is only open to the general public for a world-renowned 8-week tulip display from mid-March to mid-May,[5] with peak viewing arriving near mid-April, depending on growing season weather.
Efteling
Efteling is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel. The attractions reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore. It is the largest theme park in the Netherlands and one of the oldest theme parks in the world. It has evolved from a nature park with a playground and a Fairytale Forest into a full-sized theme park and now caters to both children and adults with its cultural, romantic, and nostalgic themes, in addition to its wide array of amusement rides including six roller coasters.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Experience located in Amsterdam is a historic brewery and corporate visitor center for the internationally distributed Dutch pilsner, Heineken beer. Today, the historical building serves as a venue where you can learn all about Heineken® heritage, the brewing process, our sometimes crazy innovations, sponsoring, and the story behind the star. You’ll also learn about the best way to taste and enjoy your Heineken® beer.
Hoge Veluwe National Park
De Hoge Veluwe National Park is a Dutch national park in Gelderland consisting of heathlands, sand dunes, and woodlands. It is situated in the Veluwe, the area of the largest terminal moraine in the Netherlands. Most of the landscape of the park and the Veluwe was created during the last Ice Age. There are several notable buildings inside the park. The Kröller-Müller Museum houses the art collection of the Kröller-Müller couple and includes numerous important works by artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Odilon Redon, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Auguste Rodin, and Piet Mondrian among others.
Madurodam
Madurodam is a miniature park and tourist attraction in the Scheveningen district of The Hague. It is home to a range of 1:25 scale model replicas of famous Dutch landmarks, historical cities, and large developments. Visitors are treated to a trip through the history of the country and its famous buildings.
Jordaan
Jordaan is a neighbourhood of the city of Amsterdam and flanked by indie boutiques, cozy pubs, and hip eateries. Stalls at the Noordermarkt square market offer jewelry, clothes, antiques, and organic food. Antiques Centre Amsterdam sells vintage ceramics and paintings, while smaller galleries in the area focus on innovative contemporary art. Other attractions include the Houseboat Museum and the Amsterdam Cheese Museum.
Leidseplein
Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam buzzing and a nightlife hub centered around Leidseplein Square, where crowds are entertained by street performers and the surrounding bars and restaurants are always busy. Local theaters, such as the neo-Renaissance Stadsschouwburg, present classical music, stand-up comedy, and musicals, while iconic concert venues Paradiso and Melkweg host DJ gigs and concerts by indie and big-name bands.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a major port city in the Dutch province of South Holland. The Maritime Museum's vintage ships and exhibits trace the city's seafaring history. The 17th-century Delfshaven neighborhood is home to canalside shopping and Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshiped before sailing to America. After being almost completely reconstructed following WWII, the city is now known for bold, modern architecture.
The Hague
The Hague is a city on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands. Its Gothic-style Binnenhof (or Inner Court) complex is the seat of the Dutch parliament, and 16th-century Noordeinde Palace is the king’s workplace. The city is also home to the U.N.’s International Court of Justice, headquartered in the Peace Palace, and the International Criminal Court.
Best Time To Visit Netherlands
The best time to visit the Netherlands is from April to October. For tulip viewing, the flower bulbs bloom from March to May, reaching peak color in mid April to early May.
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