Watch windmill sails turning hypnotically around in South Holland. Or mingle in
the hip bars and contemporary design shops of buzzing second city Rotterdam and
you'll soon admire how the Netherlands combines the best of the old and the
new. Drive through flower-strewn lowlands and pass picturesque canals to funky capital
Amsterdam with its exciting blend of culture, history and late-night
partying.
Background
Join the Dutch and travel along the Netherlands' canals or see the sights by
bike. If you're a nature lover you'll adore the classic landscapes
and formal gardens of North Holland or the trails and beaches on Texel
Island. But to see the Netherlands at its most vibrant and fun-loving, head
for the bright lights of capital Amsterdam.
Urban
Visit The Hague for stunning modern architecture and an historic centre, as
well as the Escher Museum, dedicated to the graphic artist and mathematician.
Choose the port city of Rotterdam for its thriving design scene including the
residential Montevideo Tower and the Erasmus Bridge. Follow
Utrecht's canals and climb to the top of The Dom
Tower's 465 steps for panoramic city views. Or visit peaceful
Haarlem to see Dutch paintings at the Teylers Museum. In the end
all roads in the Netherlands lead to capital city Amsterdam. See Old Masters
like Vermeer and Rembrandt in the Museum Quarter or people-watch from one of
the cafes that ring Amsterdam's central Leidseplein square.
Rural
The road between Haarlem and Leiden is known as the flower bulb route,
and in spring its fields are filled with brightly coloured petals. In South
Holland you'll find windmills and historic wooden houses,
especially around Zaanse Schans. Journey up the North Sea Coast to the
deserted beaches and miles of walking trails of the quiet Wadden Islands.
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