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Willem-Alexander’s unpaid job with KLM

Did you know that Prince Willem Alexander (born 1967) works as a co-pilot for KLM to get the flying hours necessary to keep up...
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Fewer traffic accidents on Friday the 13th

Did you know that according to statistics fewer traffic accidents happen in the Netherlands on Friday the 13th compared to other Fridays?
license plates

The first national license plate in the world

Did you know that the Netherlands was the first country to introduce a national license plate in 1898?
Amsterdam

Take tram line 2 for a beautiful ride in Amsterdam

Did you know that Amsterdam tram line 2 is considered one of the most beautiful tram rides in the world? It takes you along...
Hovenring

Floating roundabout for bicycles in Eindhoven

Did you know that you can find a floating roundabout for bicycles in Eindhoven? More info: https://hovenring.com/
Boekenweekgeschenk: Buy a book and ride the train for free on 18 March 2018

Ride the train for free on Sunday 18 March 2018

Did you know that on Sunday 18 March 2018 you can use the Dutch Book Week present ('Boekenweekgeschenk' in Dutch) as train ticket all...
Schiphol

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.
Did you know that the construction of the North/South metro line in Amsterdam not only came with a lot of headaches, annoyances and delays but also turned out to be an archaeological gold mine?

Archaeological gold mine in the heart of Amsterdam

Did you know that the construction of the North/South metro line ('Noord-Zuidlijn' in Dutch) in Amsterdam not only came with a lot of headaches,...
Transavia PH-XRZ

Transavia Dutch lowcost airline

Did you know that Transavia started operations exactly 45 years ago? With 29 Boeing 737's the Dutch lowcost airline flies about 5 million passengers...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Did you know that KLM is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name? KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded...