Around the World in 80 Clicks

Eleven Cities Race

Decidedly the most spectacular and peculiar event in the Netherlands is the Eleven Cities Race; one of its charms ... [more]

Cube Houses

One of the strangest houses in the country, the cubic houses can actually be visited and are yet another example ... [more]

Erasmus bridge

A city studded with architectural pearls, with one of the largest harbours in the world, would not be complete ... [more]

Bulb fields

Probably the most famous symbol of The Netherlands, the tulip and other bulb flowers actually only bloom a few ... [more]

Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk is probably the most typical sight of The Netherlands. It is a collection of windmills, in the middle ... [more]

Sail Amsterdam

Every five years, enormous sail boats congregate in Amsterdam. Accompanied by an armada of other ships, big and ... [more]

Keukenhof

At the right time of year, the extensive display of brightly coloured flowers at the Keukenhof is a sight not ... [more]

Queens Day

Celebrated nationwide, Queen's Day is most intense in the capital Amsterdam, attracting not only Dutch but ... [more]

Kröller Müller Sculpture Garden

Around the Kröller Müller museum, you can walk the extensive park and discover sculptures in many sizes and ... [more]

Sinterklaas entry

The arrival of Sinterklaas is a big thing for Dutch youngsters, as the old saint makes his way through the cities ... [more]

Natural Ice pastime

When the waters freeze, the Dutch get crazy, get out their skates and explore the country over the frozen rivers ... [more]

Skating Amsterdam Canals

It does not happen often, but when the canals in Amsterdam are solidly frozen, they draw lots of people to skate ... [more]

Mudflat hiking Ameland

Hiking across the Wadden Sea to one of the islands at low tide is a popular activity in the north of the Netherlands, ... [more]

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

Visiting the oldest functioning planetarium in the world becomes fascinating when you hear how Eise Eisinga constructed ... [more]

Baarle

A curious remainder of medieval times, the town of Baarle offers a border situation where you can cross borders ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Netherlands. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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