Interesting Places to VIsit

Touristing

The first place you will visit in the Netherlands will be Amsterdam, that's because it's the capital of the Netherlands and you have to land at Schipol before you can go anywhere else in the Netherlands if you're arrive on an international flight. Amsterdam has many great tourist attractions.

Amsterdam's Famous Canals

The famous canals were built during the 17th century to control the flow of the Amstel River and to add acres of dry land to the city. Amsterdam’s wealthy merchants soon discovered that the canals were ideal for showcasing their mansions as well. A boat ride along one of the city’s 100 canals offers visitors a relaxing way to view traditional Dutch architecture. Lined with elm and lime trees and crossed over by more than a thousand bridges, the canals are home to some 2,000 houseboats, including houseboat hotels. Tour operators offer a variety of cruises, ranging from hour-long excursions to candlelight cruises. 

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

One of three royal palaces in the Netherlands, the Koninklijk Paleis in Amsterdam is located on the western side of Dam Square in the center of the city. The 17th structure began life as the city’s town hall, but was converted into a palace during the Napoleonic Wars when Napoleon’s brother Louis was crowned King Louis I of Holland. Although the exterior was constructed by Jacob van Campen with sandstone to mimic the public buildings of Rome, the interior is a premier example of the elaborate Empire style of the early 1800s. The palace is still used by the Dutch Royal House for Royal events but is open to the public for most of the year.

Van Gogh Museum

Located on the northwestern side of the Museum Square, or Museumplein, the Van Gogh Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of the artist’s paintings and letters. Housed in a four-story building designed by Gerrit Rietveld in the 1970s, the museum is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Amsterdam. The artwork offers viewers an intimate look at Van Gogh’s evolving style. The third story contains information about the artist’s troubled life and about the efforts taken to restore his paintings. Works by Van Gogh’s contemporaries, including artists like Millet, Gaugin and Daubigny are exhibited on the top floor.

Alright I think that's enough for tourist attractions inside the city. I think it's time we take to the countryside for some breathtaking scenery.

Hoge Veluwe National Park

The Hoge Veluwe National Park is the largest national park in the Netherlands and is home to some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the country. Dotted with deer, wild boar and thick areas of forest, the park is both tranquil and an excellent area for wildlife watching. Here you can walk along the heath fields or in true Dutch style take the free bikes available to cycle over the meandering trails.

Keukenhof Gardens

No visitor should leave the Netherlands without seeing a tulip. If you time your visit around springtime you’ll get to see some of the country’s best blooms at Keukenhof Gardens, located near the town of Lisse (the bulb region of the Netherlands). Also known as the Garden of Europe, it’s the world’s largest flower garden and definitely one of the most beautiful places to visit in the Netherlands.

Kinderdijk

Near Rotterdam, Kinderdijk is the village where you’ll find nineteen windmills dating back from the late Medieval Age and onwards. It’s an enchanting place and one of the most important Dutch tourist sites – in 1997 it was designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time your visit around 2-7th September to coincide with “Mills in Floodlight” a popular and free event where the windmills are spectacularly illuminated at night.