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Amsterdam Light Festival 2017-2018
Did you know that from 30 November 2017 until 21 January 2018 the Dutch capital illuminates for the annual Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a...
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,...
Historical Leeuwarden
Did you know that Leeuwarden has been inhabited since the 10th century? The oldest remains of houses even date back to the 2nd century...
Vibrant fishing villages
Did you know that Marken, Urk and Schokland used to be islands in the former Zuiderzee?Although the islands no longer exist, the traditional fishing...
Middelburg Town Hall
Did you know that the interior of the 15th century Town Hall in Middelburg was completely damaged during a fire when the city was...
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...
Windmill Museum ‘De Wachter’ in Zuidlaren
Did you know that Windmill Museum 'De Wachter' in Zuidlaren is more than a windmill? The Windmill Museum comprises also a clog workshop, bakery...
National Parks in the Netherlands
Did you know there are 20 National Parks in the Netherlands? These parks show the great diversity of Dutch nature (from sand dunes to...
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...
Going back in time in Bourtange
Did you know that Bourtange was created during the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) when William I of Orange wanted to control the only road...