Trips and getaways per region:
Where to go and what to see? Get the most out of your trip to Holland. General trips and points of interests in the Netherlands
Drenthe is located in the northeast of the Netherlands, close to the German border. It's a rural area with forests, wetlands and small villages. Ideal for hiking and cycling. Drenthe is famous for its megalithic dolmens
Center region. Flevoland is surrounded by water as it has been reclaimed from the sea. Located 5 meters below sea level. Typical are the green fields and blue skies interspersed by windmills
Friesland is located in the north of the Netherlands and is famous for sailing in summer and ice skating in winter. Typical are the local language, sports and culture
Major cities are Arnhem, Nijmegen and Apeldoorn. Don't forget to visit the Veluwe National Park with beautifull forests and sands
Famous for castles (Borgen) and ancient churches. Groningen is also the name of its main city
The Netherlands is flat, except in the southernmost province Limburg. The Vaalserberg is the highest "mountain": 322 meters. Cities to pay a visit to are Roermond, Valkenburg and Maastricht
North-Brabant is located adjacent to Belgium in the south of the Netherlands. Enjoy a boat trip in the Biesbosch, take a stroll in the National Park Groote Peel or visit the cities Den Bosch ('s Hertogenbosch) or Breda
Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands but the Dutch government is located in The Hague. Historical cities are Alkmaar, Edam, Enkhuizen, Haarlem and Hoorn. Popular in summer are the long and sandy Northsea beaches
Located in the central-eastern of the country. Overijssel comprises three regions: Kop van Overijssel in the northwest, Salland in the centre and Twente in the east (bordered by Germany)
Utrecht is located centrally. The province has the same name as it pleasant capital, which is the fourth largets city in the Netherlands
The province of Zeeland is located in the south-west of the Netherlands. In summer, its beaches along the Nothsea make the rural province a popular destination for tourists
Cities you should pay a visit to are Leiden, Delft and The Hague. Rotterdam is a modern city where you can enjoy a boat tour trough Europe's largest harbour. You can also visit the world famous windmills of Kinderdijk
The Wadden Sea is a vast area in the Northern part of the Netherlands. All the islands in this area have beautiful dunes and sunny beaches. A great place for a great family holiday. Note that some smaller islands do no allow cars.
