Burgers Zoo in Arnhem

The Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem is a 45-hectare zoo which makes it as one of the biggest zoos in the Netherlands. It is quite a popular tourist attraction for both German and Dutch people and it has approximately 1.5 million visitors every year. In this zoo, the animals are given the freedom to roam and …

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Smokkelroute Strijbeek – Crossing borders with wet socks

The Smokkelroute in Strijbeek (Close to Breda) is great for a beautiful walk of around 8km that crosses briefly into Belgium. The border area’s of the Netherlands and Belgium are known for a rich history of smuggling. Nowadays we enjoy the possibility of crossing the borders without checkpoints and the ability to easily transport goods, …

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‘t Zand in Alphen – A walk in Winter, A Swim in Summer

‘t Zand in Alphen in the province of North Brabant is a great recreation area with a swimming pond located in a beautiful piece of nature. In Spring and Summer it is a great place to cool down with a swim and in Autumn and Winter you can go for a walk. You can access …

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Keukenhof – The Garden of Europe

Located in Lisse, Netherlands, Keukenhof is the world’s largest flower garden. Its name translates to “Kitchen Garden” in English and is also known as the Garden of Europe. This popular attraction features more than 7 million flower bulbs, which are planted in the garden each year. Keukenhofencompasses 32 hectares of land. The garden’s location was …

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Efteling – Largest Theme Park in The Netherlands

Efteling is not only the largest theme park in the Netherlands, but it also happens to be one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Situated in the town of Kaatsheuvel in Loon op Zand, the park has seen more than 100 million visitors throughout its lifetime. Efteling had humble beginnings when it first …

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Madurodam – A Miniature Park Worth Visiting

Madurodam is a miniature park and a major tourist attraction in The Hague, Netherlands. The park is located in the Scheveningen district of the city and features miniature 1:25 scale model replicas of the most famous Dutch castles, industrial projects and public buildings. Guests are treated to a trip through the history of the country …

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