Aalsmeer is a small town and municipality in the Dutch province North Holland and has a population of nearly 31,000 inhabitants. It consists of the village Aalsmeer and a number of smaller villages: Calslagen, Kudelstaart, Oosteinde en Vrouwentroost. As such, it is a part of the broader urban area around Amsterdam. Aalsmeer is well known …
Domburg is the oldest coastal town in Zeeland. Its rich history and beautiful beaches make it an attractive destination for tourists visiting the Netherlands. Located behind sand dunes, the wide sandy beaches extend all the way to Westkapelle. Because Domburg is located in the Zeeland province, the area enjoys more sunshine than other areas of …
Introduction Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands and located in the province North Holland, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and considered among the alpha world cities. With tourists attractions like the Anne Frank house, the van Gogh Museum and the wonderful canals and architecture you are definitely in for a holiday …
Delft is located in the province South Holland, in the Netherlands. It is located between the well-known cities of The Hague and Rotterdam. This beautiful little city is known for it’s historic downtown area with it canals. Delft was also the home to the somewhat well known painter Johannes Vermeer. Tip: Also check out my …
Rotterdam is besides one of the largest ports in the world also the second largest city in the Netherlands and has a lot to offer to visiting tourists. Rotterdam, a city with a rich history, has a population over 600 thousand and is densely inhabited. Whether you’re interested in shopping, architecture, art or an adventurous nightlife, …
The Hague (in Dutch: Den Haag) is the capital city of the province South Holland. With over 500 thousand inhabitants it is the third largest city of the Netherlands (after Amsterdam and Rotterdam). The Dutch government and parlement are located in The Hague, this might seem strange as The Hague is not the capital city of …
Utrecht is the capital city of the likewise named Province Utrecht. It has over 300 thousand inhabitants which makes it the fourth largest city of the Netherlands. The ancient city center has a lot of old buildings and structures (Early Middle Ages) which give Utrecht it’s own unique look. Because of it’s central position in …
The country of the Netherlands has a lot of tourist attractions where its rich history and spectacular sights and views are showcased. Although it is a small country, every tourist destination will surely captivate you. One of the famous places in this country that is often visited by tourists is the city of Middelburg. Middelburg, …
If you’re looking for places to visit in Holland, you may want to consider Barneveld. This is an eastern Netherlands municipality in Gelderland, the country’s largest province. It served as home to 50,028 residents, while its town is home to 28,147 people, according to a 2005 census. Barneveld, the Municipality The municipality is known for …
Barendrecht is a town in the province South Holland. History “Barendrecht” comes from the German word “birni,” meaning “muddy” or “mud” and the Latin word “traiectum,” meaning “to cross (a river).” Combined, it means “muddy river crossing.” Barendrecht is composed of the three former fiefdoms of West-Barendrecht, East-Barendrecht, and Carniesse. These fiefdoms were combined to …