North Holland
Piled up traditional Zaanstad houses
Did you know that the Inntel in Zaandam looks like it is built up from more than 60 piled up traditional Zaanstad houses? This...
Houseboat Museum: small but quirky museum in Amsterdam
Did you know there are 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam but only one is a museum where you can get a peek of life onboard?
The...
Schiphol: the world’s lowest lying airport
Did you know that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the world's lowest lying airport? The airport is located on reclaimed land at 4.5m below sea level.
Houseboats in Amsterdam
Did you know there are approximately 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam?
Larger than life mural of Anne Frank
Did you know that Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra is currently finishing a large mural of Anne Frank at NDSM shipyards in Amsterdam?
One of Kobra's...
Bridges in Amsterdam
Did you know there are more than 1500 bridges in Amsterdam? The Oudebrug is the oldest bridge, dating back to the 14th century.
Madness at Bijenkorf department stores
Did you know that department stores chain De Bijenkorf is famous for its annual 'Drie Dwaze Dagen' (3 crazy days) when clothing, jewelry, shoeware...
Tipsy buildings in Amsterdam
Did you know that not all buildings with uneven levels in Amsterdam are slanting outwards, backwards or sideways because of the unstable swampy foundation?...
Museum-hop into the wee hours during Museum Night
During the yearly Museum Night (Museumnacht) this Saturday in Amsterdam you can museum-hop into the wee hours (19.00-02.00). Tickets (€17.50) include entrance to 45...