Sightseeing in Holland
There are a myriad of sightseeing options in Holland including leisure parks, cities, beaches, beautiful gardens etc. Here are just a few of the options available in Holland.
Sightseeing in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is one of the coolest cities in Europe. Beautiful, hip, laid back, lots to do, lots to see, many pubs, food from all over the world and very friendly people.
A visit to this very beautiful city is sometimes like taking a walk in the 17th century. The center of
Amsterdam has a lot of charming architecture dating from this period. It’s an excellent city to tour on foot or bicycle. However, Amsterdam may boast a lot of 17th century architecture, but that's about all that's old fashioned about the place.
Amsterdam was originally built on the shores of the saltwater 'Zuiderzee' but as a result of centuries of land reclamation projects the city now borders the freshwater of IJsselmeer. The center of Amsterdam is shaped like a horseshoe, surrounded by four famous canals called the "Singel", "Herengracht", "Keizersgracht" and "Prinsengracht". These are best to walk along if you want to see the citys beautiful gabled houses. At the open end of the horseshoe you will find the ornate Central Railway Station, the place where most of the tourists arrive and depart.
Rembrandtplein Amsterdam
A popular tourist destination near downtown and known as one of the hippest and hottest night club scenes ...
The Jordaan in Amsterdam
The Jordaan is one of the most charming neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. Originally established for the working class in ...
The Zaanse Schans
The Zaanse Schans is situated just north of Amsterdam. It is a highly photogenic ...
Caves Valkenburg
Valkenburg aan de Geul is sometimes popularly called Marlstone Town, for Valkenburg ...
Giethoorn - Small Venice of the North
Giethoorn is often referred to as the Venice of ...
Volendam
Volendam, also known as “The Pearl of the Zuiderzee” is a ...
Delft
Delft is a nice old garrison town halfway between Rotterdam and The Hague. The name ...
Walibi World
Walibi World Holland is recognized as the inescapable paradise of amusement for the entire family. This roller coaster ...
Duinrell
Duinrell combines water pleasure and ground amusement. It is most popular among the young ones. Children enjoy ...
Efteling
This place exceeds expectations and is a must see for young and old. You will find here an amazing fairy-tale wood ...
Euromast Rotterdam
Architect Maaskant designed the Euromast in 1960 on the occasion of the Floriade. The tower was 'only' one 100 meters ...
Kinderdijk
The Netherlands is famous for its windmills. Today there are still more than 1.000 mills. Nowhere in the world you ...
Hortus Botanical Garden
The Hortus Amsterdam Botanical Garden is one of the oldest of it's type in the world. In 1682 it was established at ...
Keukenhof
The Keukenhof is the world's largest flower garden. Located between the towns of Hillegom and Lisse south of ...
Apenheul
There is no zoo in the world like Apenheul. Situated within the woods of the beautiful "Park Berg en Bos", Apenheul ...
Artis Zoo Amsterdam
Artis, the oldest zoo in the Netherlands was founded in 1838. The wonderful 19th-century atmosphere of the gardens: ...
Holland Dolfinarium
The Dolfinarium is the largest marine animal park in Europe , and there's a lot to do here. Shows run practically every ...
Kasteel Loevestein Poederoyen
Kasteel Loevestein, in the little town of Poederoyen in Gelderland, is located at the junction of the Maas and Waal ...
Muiderslot
Surrounded by a splendid castle moat and a wall walk on large arches on two sides, is furnished and decorated with art ...
Paleis Het Loo
Three centuries of the Royal House of Orange come to life within the lavishly furnished rooms and lovely sculptured ...
Kasteel Huis Doorn
His castle was built in 1400 as a water fortress but was completely rebuilt at the end of the 18th century to become a ...
Kasteel De Haar
There are few castles in Holland that come so close to fulfilling the fairy-tale image of a medieval neo-gothic castle, ...
Vondelpark Amsterdam
The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most famous park. It stretches all the way from the Leidseplein to the Amstelveenseweg, ...
Sarphatipark In Amsterdam
The Sarphatipark is the best place to escape for a moment from the hectic city life. This small park in Oud Zuid is ...
Dam Square - Royal Palace
Situated in the Dam square, the Royal Palace is itself one of the landmarks of Amsterdam. A fine example of the ...
Nieuwmarkt Amsterdam
Here you will find a nice spot to chill out and mingle with the locals. This area is filled with pubs and small ...