Family Fun
In Holland you can enjoy fun filled days out for the kids and all the family. Holland offers many family attractions and great things to do on your short break. Your holiday will be packed with fun from days out to theme parks, Zoo’s, Dutch attractions, entertaining museums and sites not to mention the ourdoor adventure parks.
Our top 5 selection:
- Madurodam: The world famous miniture city Madurodam presents everything Holland is famous for replicated to the smalllest detail on a scale of 1:25. It’s an excellent
- Walibi World: The best thrill rides of Europe are found here!
- Museum Steam Train: Pay a visit to the Museum Steamtram and get on board for one of the most thrilling journeys through time.
- Burgers’ Zoo in the Lower Rhine region: Apart from all the animals you normally see in a zoo, you'll find some rare and exotic ones too. And all of them live in their own natural environment.
- Dick Bruna House: The Dick Bruna house is a child friendly museum that is completly dedicated to the works of the world famous artist from Utrecht who created Miffy
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The Coast
Bordering with the North Sea and Wadden Sea, Holland has hundreds of kilometers of great coast. It is the perfect place to enjoy the sun, explore the sandy nature, catch a wave or have a good seafood dinner in one of the nice seaside resorts.
The Dutch coastline is unique. It is made up of the West Frisian Islands, the coast in provinces North and South Holland and Zeeland.
Our top 5 selection:
- Callantsoog: A beach resort to indulge yourself in peace and beautiful nature.
- Ameland: The perfect holiday island for your family. Beaches, cycling, surprisingly nice little towns and much more to discover!
- Cycling along the surf: The Dutch coast is perfect for cycling; you could take the LF1 cycling route starting in Den Helder in the north of Holland and ending in Sluis in the south.
- Mudflat walking: Don’t take the ferry; walk to one of the Wadden Islands during low tide!
- (Kite) Surfing at Scheveningen: Scheveningen Beach next to the beautiful city of the Hague offers ample opportunity to go to catch a wave.
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Culture
Cheese, clogs, windmills, van Gogh and tulips are some of the most famous icons of Dutch culture. But next to this Holland's culture has so much more to offer. With so many museums across Holland there is always a special exhibition going on especially with the current Holland Art cities theme taking place. Other museums will be of interest to all ages, learn about historic events and people or visit a historic castle.
Our top 5 selection:
- Brazil Contemporary: Contemporary art, architecture, visual culture and design in Rotterdam (30 May till 23 August 2009) Three Rotterdam museums – Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Netherlands Architecture Institute and Nederlands Fotomuseum – are bringing the rich culture of Brazil to the city on the Maas. Brazil Contemporary – Contemporary art, architecture, visual culture and design presents every facet of Brazilian culture in three exhibitions, a publication, and a programme of activities.
- Stichting Rijksmuseum Muiderslot: Whatever kind of lives did the knights lead? If you would like to know, do go and visit the Muiderslot (Muider Castle).
- Amsterdam Historical Museum: This former orphanage shows the history of Amsterdam.
- War & Resistance museum Overloon: The National War and Resistance Museum consists of a 35-acre park, which is the very location of one of the fiercest tank battles of World War II.
- Kröller-Müller Museum in the Lower Rhine region: Amidst unspoilt natural surroundings, the Kröller-Müller Museum’s collection focuses on the extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh and the world famous sculpture garden.
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Parks and Gardens
Lovers of gardens can enjoy garden and colorful flower events throughout Holland any time of the year. The spring and summer months, however, are the best times to go and see the flower parks and the colorful bulb fields. Walk around in the castle gardens, get inspired to redo your own garden in the model gardens or relax in one of the great parks.
Our top 5 selection:
- Keukenhof Spring Gardens: The combination of 80 acres of flowers, floral exhibitions, art and various activities have drawn millions of visitors over the years to the Keukenhof Gardens. (open annually March – May, dates vary slightly each year)
- Hoge Veluwe National Park: Holland's first and largest National Park is a nature's haven perfect for cycling and walking and even admire Van Gogh's works in the Kröller-Müller Museum
- Muiden castle gardens: Wandering through the gardens of Muiden Castle will take you back in time!
- Het Loo Palace: From 1686 to 1975 it was the favorite summer residence of the Dutch Stadtholders and the Royal Family and palace and the gardens were faithfully restored to
- Mondo Verde, the Gardens of the World: Mondo Verde, Gardens of the world give you the chance to explore the world in one day!
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Regional Highlights
Each region of Holland has its own identity from the traditional Dutch landscapes of Noord Holland to the beautiful coastal scenery of Zeeland to the vast country side of Limburg. Find out what gives each region its uniqueness and what is not to be missed there.
Our Top 5 selection:
- Cheese Market Alkmaar: Alkmaar has been host to cheese markets since 1635 and today you still can enjoy these markets.
- Boating in Giethoorn: Discover one of the most beautiful National Park in Holland by boat.
- Kayaking South Limburg: Go kayaking on the Meuse and soak in South-Limburg’s unspoilt nature.
- Zaanse Schans Village: Step into an 18th century picture-book! The picturesque village of Zaanse Schans recreates life at the end of the seventeenth and eighteenth century.
- Sailing in Friesland: Water is found everywhere in Friesland and sailing is the way to go here!
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Accommodation
Holland offers a superb range of accommodations to suit all needs and budget.
Our accommodation selection
- Sunparks Zandvoort aan Zee(North Sea, near Amsterdam): In Sunparks Zandvoort aan zee the sound of the waves will be your wake-up call. Do you want a breath of fresh air? Then head to the beautiful beach of Zandvoort.
For more information and to book
http://www.sunparks.co.uk/EN/GB/parks/zandvoort_aan_zee
- Sunparks Limburgse Peel(Limburg near Maastricht): Sunparks Limburgse Peel is located in the beautiful countryside of Limburg. You can cycle and walk surrounded by quiet and tranquillity.
For more information and to book
www.sunparks.co.uk/EN/GB/parks/limburgse_peel
- Hof van Saksen: A holiday at Hof van Saksen in Holland is the ultimate experience in carefree relaxation and superb recreation in a breathtaking environment of sheer luxury and first class service. You will stay in a traditional Saxon farmhouse cottage bodering the delightful Drenthse Village greens.
For more information and to book
www.hofvansaksen.com
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