Off The Beaten Track
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...
Statues in Amsterdam by unknown artist
Did you know this iron sculpture of a man sawing a tree is one of the many anonymous statues scattered about Amsterdam? All of...
Spot wildlife at National Park De Hoge Veluwe
Did you know you can spot several species of wildlife at National Park De Hoge Veluwe? This 55km² nature reserve consists of woodlands, heathlands...
Friesland’s smallest city measures just 350 by 350 meters
Did you know that Sloten is the smallest city of Friesland?
The fortified city measures just 350 by 350m and is home to historical buildings,...
One of its kind: Museum of Working Class Neighbourhoods
In general city exhibitions emphasize on the history of the priviledged. The history of the common folk (around 80% of the population) is showcased...
Egmond Walking Marathon 2018
Did you know that the Egmond Walking Marathon on 27 and 28 January 2018 takes you along the North Sea beach and scenic winding...
Van Gogh House in Drenthe
On 11 September 1883 Vincent van Gogh takes a train from The Hague to Drenthe. His brother Theo sent him money for the train...
Natural sand dunes far away from the beach
Did you know that you can hike natural dunes in the middle of the Netherlands, about 60km away from the sea?
The open sand flats...
Mudflat walking in South Holland
Did you know that the Wadden Islands are not the only place in the Netherlands where you can go mudflat walking? The Sophia Polder is...
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'...