Netherlands sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
It doesn't matter what city you will choose as a starting point of your travel, your vacation in the Netherlands will be equally interesting and diverse. In this country you will find ancient buildings, beautiful botanic gardens and newest entertainment centers.
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Map of all parks
National and city parks in Netherlands
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Groote Peel' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Hoge Veluwe' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Loonse en Drunense Duinen' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'De Maasduinen' . On the map
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin restaurants in Netherlands
♥ Restaurant '’t Pestengasthuys' Zwolle. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Plein' Joure. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Plenkske' Maastricht. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Raedthuys' Duiven. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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♥ Restaurant '’t Regthuys' Maarn. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map
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Map of all castles
Remaining castles and fortresses of Netherlands
♥ Castle 'Brederode Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burcht van Leiden' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Croy Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'De Haar Castle' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Doornenburg Castle' . On the map
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Map of all palaces
Palaces in Netherlands open for public
♥ Palace 'Lange Voorhout Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Noordeinde Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Paleis het Loo' Apeldoorn. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Peace Palace' . On the map
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♥ Palace 'Royal Palace of Amsterdam' . On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Netherlands from our review series
Roombeek Street
From the series “Top 13 most fantastic and colorful streets and quarters”
The unusual Roombeek street is in the Dutch city of Enschede. Many tourists know it as the Street of Cracked Stones. Until 2000, this shopping street was just average. That year was marked by a tragic event. A large warehouse of pyrotechnics blew up on the street. More than 650 houses were destroyed in a massive explosion. It took several years to restore the street. During the reconstruction of buildings and pavements, an underground stream was discovered. It was decided to bring the flow to the surface. Today, the unusual pool with fragments of stones is the main decoration of the newly rebuilt street. You can walk on the stone plates. Stones look particularly impressive in winter, when they are covered with snow. Like many years ago, today the street features numerous shops and eating … Read all
Keukenhof Flower Park
From the series “Top 16 most unusual and original parks and gardens”
One of the most beautiful flower parks in the world, Keukenhof, is in the Netherlands. Here, more than a hundred varieties of tulips are planted every spring on the territory of 32 hectares. The park is accessible for public only during the period from March to May. Most experienced tourists tend to visit the Keukenhof in April. This time of year, the park is a venue for the annual parade of flowers. The first park on this site was founded in the mid-19th century. In the 15th century, this area was occupied with dense forests, which for hundreds of years served as a source of wild game, mushrooms, and healing berries. In the 40s of the last century, manufacturers and exporters of flowers had an idea to create an original theme park that would serve as a visual exposition of the … Read all
Schokland and Surroundings
From the series “Top 15 UNESCO sites In Europe”
In the Netherlands, travelers will have an opportunity to visit the amazing Schokland Island. It is of great interest due to its fantastically picturesque landscapes and historical monuments. Initially, Schokland was a peninsula. However, in the 15th century, due to the onset of the sea, a narrow isthmus connecting the main territory of the mainland, was completely flooded. The island had a strategic importance, but because of the low altitude it was regularly subjected to destructive elements. In 1859, due to constant flooding, it was decided to resettle local residents to other, safer parts of the country. After the island became uninhabited, the lighthouse and harbor, which employed a few dozen people, remained active. The lighthouse on the island served until the mid-20th century, … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Netherlands
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Arena. Amsterdam Arena is worth visiting not only if you’re a football fan. In summer this place hosts concerts by such well-known bands as Rolling Stones or U2, who are happy to make their performances there. Visitors will be also able to see games with the participation of the famous football club Ajax, of course, if only you are not so unlucky to arrive in Amsterdam during their summer or winter holiday. By the way, real fans of Ajax simply cannot fail to visit a big shop, where … Read more 
Maastricht
The Church of Saint Jan. This church has appeared on the site of the baptismal chapel of XIV century in front of the Basilica of St. Servatius. Over the years the church has grown and expanded. In 1632, the church became the property of Dutch Reformed Community. The 70 meter tall tower painted in red color is the most striking element of the church. Do not forget to go inside the church to see the pulpit created by Conrad Perkins and a wonderful organ. Dominican Church. Dominican … Read more
Rotterdam
Tropicana. The Meuse River is the location of Tropicana , one of the largest tropical water parks in Europe. This is a place with numerous palm trees, banana trees, a constant temperature of 30C and tropical surprises for adults and children. Discover this exotic adventure by yourself! The center of the aqua park is occupied by a large swimming pool with waves. Swim in it across the lagoon, and you will reach the outdoor pool! Then Tarzan’s Scream fast waves will appear in the pool, and … Read more
The Hague
Plein Square. Mauritshuis. In the 13th century Plein was a large and beautiful garden named Graven Kooltuin. It was located right behind the Knights' Hall. In the 16th century the garden lost its beauty and glory because of numerous wars. It was abandoned until 1600, when prince Maurits ordered to turn it into a flower garden. In the 17th century this territory was sold and building works started there. First, it was planned to build up the whole area, but Governor Frederic Hendric objected … Read more
Groningen
Groningen is also a university town, so at least one fourth of its population is students. There are always many young people in this town and this is the reason for multiple cafes, pubs and nights clubs that can be found here. Live never stops at Groningen. The town is also famous for its festivals. Noorderliht is the festival of photography that often exhibits real masterpieces and photos with deep meanings; Noorderslag is the festival devoted to Dutch pop music, which is also famous by … Read more
Eindhoven
The town has not yet become the center of international tourism, but those visitors, who have been lucky enough to spend at least few memorable days here, will keep the memory of this amazing corner of Europe in their hearts. It feels like time has no power here over the calm lifestyle of the inhabitants of this northern province. Quiet walks through the streets of the town and its beautiful surroundings will not cause much damage to the family budget. Only here you can try truly amazing beer … Read more
