Autumn is my favourite season. Simply, because I think The Netherlands are completely stunning in autumn. The leaves turn colour beautifully, dishes with pumpkins, chestnuts and game fill our table and it’s the perfect time of year to go for a long walk. So, bundle up, come on over to The Netherlands in autumn and don’t forget to do one of these 15 things. Autumn in The Netherlands? Plan your trip Check the cheapest flights to Amsterdam. Choose from the best hotels in The Netherlands. Getting around The Netherlands is quite easy. Simply buy an OV Chip Card and hop on a train or rent a car. Read my page Plan your trip to see all my personal tips about planning your trip to and around The Netherlands. See Dutch moorlands in full bloom When I say that The Netherlands are stunning in autumn, I am absolutely not exaggerating. From the beginning of September, the heather in the Dutch moorlands is in full bloom and big parts of The Netherlands are covered in a sloping blanket of 50 shades of purple and lilac. If you feel like taking a walk or a bike ride along the beautiful Dutch Moorlands (called ‘Heide’) […]
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]]>Imagine spending a wonderful day at the beach. And not having to leave. Watch the sunset whilst sipping a cool drink. Fall asleep listening to the sound of the rolling waves. And as soon as you wake up, simply slip into your swimming gear, run towards the sea for that refreshing morning dip. That sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Spend a few nights in one of these beach houses in Holland and that beach dream just may come true. When I wrote about the most beautiful beaches in The Netherlands, many of you were surprised that Holland can be a beach holiday destination. The last few years, the weather has been really lovely from May to September, which puts our country on a list of top summer destinations in Europe. And honestly, there is something to say about the Dutch coast. Our dunes are amongst the most beautiful and interesting national parks in Western Europe and the Dutch beaches are big and wide. And a cool beach bar is never far away. If you feel like spending a few days at the Dutch coast, why not stay at an A-location? Right at the beach. When I was growing up […]
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]]>When you think Gouda, you think cheese. And yes, the cheese originates from the city of Gouda in The Netherlands. A small city so pretty, that you’d be mad not to visit during your trip in The Netherlands. Especially since it’s really easy to get to Gouda from either Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam or Utrecht. Are you visiting The Netherlands in summer? Here are 5 good reasons why summer in Gouda should be on your list. Gouda, The Netherlands: how to get there? Get to Gouda, The Netherlands, is really easy. You can catch a direct connection from all the large cities in the country. Dor example, a direct train takes you from Amsterdam to Gouda in just 50 minutes. Take a look at the train timetables to plan your trip there. In summer, when the traditional cheese markets are held every Thursday, it’s also a possibility to visit Gouda on a day trip from Amsterdam. Read more about a visit to Gouda, The Netherlands, in my complete city guide. Summer in Gouda, The Netherlands Visit the Gouda cheese market When I wrote about Gouda first, people commented surprised. They had no idea that Gouda cheese actually came from Gouda. […]
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]]>Are you coming to The Netherlands in summer and wondering what to do in our small, but wonderful, country? Seriously, there is so much to do in The Netherlands over summer, you better book your tickets and hotel soon. The weather is often quite good, pretty warm, and the country is nice and relaxed this time of year. Check out my 15 favourite things to do in The Netherlands in summer. 15 things to do in The Netherlands in Summer Hop to (table of content): A day at the Dutch beach Discover a lesser known Dutch city Islands and castles: Muiden Hop on your bike Come to the islands Neeltje Jans Lounge at a city beach Boating and sailing Kayak on a canal Combine art and nature Stay in a beach hut See some authentic Dutch villages Venice of the north: Giethoorn Meet some seals Party at fun festivals Things to do in The Netherlands in summer A day at the Dutch beach Most people don’t quite think of beaches when they think of The Netherlands, and that’s a pity really, as Dutch beaches are (often) spacious, not too crowded and guarantee entertainment, with beach clubs, bars and water sports […]
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]]>When visiting Amsterdam you can’t help but realise that the greatest Masters of the world wandered along the same canals and took the same route as you are today. And yes, you’re bound to follow the footsteps of Rembrandt in Amsterdam. Even today, his presence is still everywhere in the heart of the Dutch capital. Take a look at a few places that mattered most to Rembrandt during his life, and how they influenced some of his most celebrated paintings and drawings. This week is a very special ‘Rembrandt Week’. Although you could argue that every week is a special Rembrandt week in Amsterdam, this week something really special will start. The Rijksmuseum is having Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch restored. In full view of the public. Instead of hiding away the giant painting for years to come while restoration takes place, the Rijksmuseum has decided that the public is allowed to see what it takes to revamp one of the world’s most famous paintings. During a tour in Rijksmuseum, you will definitely learn more about Rembrandt’s work, his style and his unique ways to work with light, composition and structure. Rembrandt in Amsterdam Although Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was […]
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]]>Staying at a holiday park. I never thought it would be for me. But when we took our first trip with our baby, him being just over 3 months old at the time, to Texel, it felt like the most logical choice. Landal Sluftervallei Texel came highly recommended to me by friends. And I really wasn’t disappointed. Read my review about my stay at Landal Sluftervallei on Texel in The Netherlands. Truth be told, I never properly considered staying on a holiday park. Texel has so many cute B&B’s and amazing boutique style hotels that I would automatically think about opting for a room in one of these for my stay on Texel. But as soon as we drive up to Landal Sluftervallei, I can see how wrong I was. Landal Sluftervallei, the location Now let me tell you: the entire island of Texel is stunning. I can’t believe that, as a Dutchie, I had never visited before and I spent my week there in complete awe. The landscape, where nature meets the sea is something out of this world and I ever thought dunes could be so varied in flora. And Landal Sluftervallei is located in the middle of […]
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]]>Whenever I visit Amsterdam, I try to combine seeing major sights and lesser-known attractions. And I strongly advise you to do the same. Not only will you be able to escape the pesky crowds that are a true burden to the Dutch capital, but you will be able to see a completely new and sometimes unknown side of Amsterdam. If you’re into street art, visit the brand new ‘If walls could speak’ project in Amsterdam. ‘Amsterdam is for everybody’ is the theme of street art project and festival ‘If walls could speak’. A recently renewed neighbourhood in the east of Amsterdam, which is actually getting more popular with foreign visitors due to the high-value hotels in the area, was selected for this particular street art project to portray the area as cheerful, fun and safe. The festival was held just three weeks ago, so I am presenting you with the newest Amsterdam street art in this article. 10 well-known Dutch and foreign artists were chosen to work on walls at Platanenweg in Amsterdam. Since the theme of the ‘If walls could speak’ festival was ‘Amsterdam is for everybody’, the artists were challenged to create pieces that everybody would be able […]
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