Europe’s largest low peat wetland
Did you know that National Park Weerribben-Wieden is Europe's largest low peat wetland? The swampy area is a paradise for nature lovers, bird spotters...
Bronkhorst: one of the smallest cities in the Netherlands
Did you know that Bronkhorst is one of the smallest cities in the Netherlands? It is home to around 155 inhabitants, 37 listed national...
The Dutch pyramid of Austerlitz
Did you know that a 36 meter high man-made pyramid can be found at the highest point of Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park? The Pyramid...
First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen
Did you know that the First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen houses the world's largest collection of ice skates?
Also on display: memorabilia of all...
One of the narrowest streets in the Netherlands
Did you know that Burg. Brouwerstraat in Garnwerd (Groningen) is one of the narrowest streets in the Netherlands?
Although the street is 3 meters wide...
Blossoming fruit trees in the Betuwe
Did you know that the Betuwe (Gelderland) has many colorful orchards with fruit trees? The area is at its most beautiful during the springtime...
Salt village Boekelo
Did you know that in Boekelo and surroundings there is a 50m thick crust of salt deep down below the ground? The first salt...
The magical properties of fever trees
Did you know that the illness will disappear if you hang a piece of clothing from someone who is ill is on a 'koortsboom'...
Middelburg: important 16th century trade center
Did you know that during the 16th century Middelburg was one of the most important trade centers of the country?
The oldest monuments in the Netherlands
Did you know that 'hunebedden' are not only the oldest monuments in the Netherlands but also among Europe's oldest landmarks?
These mysterious megalithic stone graves...