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Holiday Homes Netherlands - Info
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The regions of the Netherlands
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Holland holidays - tulip field
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North-Holland
Welcome to the Northern part of Holland, a sweet surprise. There's something
for everyone in the Upper districts called Drenthe, Friesland and Groningen.
Enjoy the breath-taking beauty and tranquility of this region or lose
yourself in a variety of water activities. Discover its cultural heritage....Take
in Drenthe a long walk through its forests, hidden moors and secret valleys.
Discover old graveyards hidden in the fields, get familiar with typical
polder farms. Learn more about the traditional mythes and legends of this
flat landscape.
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See for yourself that Friesland is bustling with activities: swimming,
sailing, surfing..you name it. Fall in love with its romantic cities
like Hindelopen and Stavoren. Get to know the true stories behind
events like 'Elfstedentocht' and 'Skutsjesilen'...
The hinterland of Groningen is the ideal place for those who want
to get away from it all for a couple of days, the combination of
the healthy salty air and the charm of the flat landscape is an
absolute must. A journey through various municipalities will take
you to picturesque villages, old farmhouses and ancient churches.
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On your Netherlands holidays, don't miss:
- 'hunebedden':
one of the oldest graveyards in the country made out of impressive rock
formations
- the national
parcs which form a substantial part of the region
- the lake
districts in Friesland, surrounded by picturesque villages
- the 'waddenzee':
a unique part of the North Sea. If the weather is fine, you can even
walk from the mainland to an island
- the city
of 'Groningen' with its picturesque streets and squares and typical
pubs and shops
Mid-Holland
Welcome to the Middle part of Holland, well-known for its natural and
cultural heritage. In the districts called Gelderland, Overijssel and
Utrecht you can still taste the small-town daily life of centuries ago.
The memories of the past are vivid in this region. Enjoy Overijssel, the
'Garden of Holland'. It has a magnificent landscape waiting for the active
and inquisitive tourist. It offers many walks from forest to forest or
through a variety of moors. Drown yourself in lovely villages, enjoy the
sight of traditional farms or wealthy castles...Gelderland is famous for
its popular national parc ' De Veluwe'.
Less known, but still well kept is its cultural heritage. Looking for
some action? Discover its various amusement parcs. Or..step into a canoe
and take a fantastic ride through the country side!...Utrecht offers a
wide variety of activities: from historical villages, to state of the
art facilities in order to please the true water sportsman. Don't forget
to visit the city of Utrecht itself, one of the oldest cities of Holland.
You'll be surprised about the hidden treasures spread all over this city.
The hinterland of Utrecht is the ideal place to learn more about life
in Holland in the 18th and 19th century.
On your Netherlands holidays, don't miss:
- Amusement
parc 'slagharen': a parc build for your children
- the city
of Deventer, where history is still alive
- the national
parc 'the Veluwe' where you can take a free ride on a Dutch bike
- the city
of Arnhem: a remarkable place, where you can still find some traces
of world war II
- the city
of Utrecht with its 'Domtoren', the highest church tower in Holland
South-Holland
Welcome to the Southern part of Holland, colourful and cousy. A various
landscape with even some 'Dutch' mountains with caves. The region is known
for its friendliness and hospitality, overloaded with a sauce of southern
mentality. The regional gastronomy is famous throughout Holland. Medieval
cities like Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch and Maastricht will settle into your
mind forever. Noord-Brabant where the cultural heritage perfectly pictures
the time between history and nowadays history. With festivals throughout
the year and a lot of amusement parcs to entertain the whole family.
Limburg, the most southern part of the country has a charme of her own,
due to the many hills and caves in the landscape. Here you can experience
the world underneath the earth. It's a perfect place for the mountain
bike or just to make refreshing promenades. The catholic religion in this
part of Holland has provided the region with many beuatiful churches,
chapels and monestries. Maastricht, the cultural summum of the south,
will guarantee you a pleasant stay...
On your Netherlands holidays, don't miss:
- 's-Hertogenbosch:
its cultural heritage and its city tours in a canoe
- the most
famous amusement parc in Holland: 'de Efteling'
- the gardens
of the castle of Arcen: the biggest and most colourful garden full flowers
in the Benelux
- Maastricht:
the most European city, where the Treaty of Maastricht has been signed
- the caves
of Valkenburg
The Netherlands Coast
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Welcome to the Dutch seaside, well-known for its struggle against
the sea. In the districts called Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland and
Zeeland you will discover that daily life is closely linked to the
rythme of the sea in this part of Holland. Probably the most characteristic
region of Holland, with its dikes, windmills and authentic villages
amongst fields full of tulips. Noord-Holland has a lot to offer:
magnificent villages, miles of wide, silver sandy beaches and in
the hinterland the famous fields of flowers.
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And of course..Amsterdam!...For years and years Zuid-Holland have been
renowned for their friendliness and hospitality. Numerous sports and cultural
events, entertainment for children and the young and the regional gastronomy
quarantee a time of enjoyment at the seaside.
Don't forget to visit Rotterdam and Den Haag, two cities which sparkle
throughout the year...Zeeland is the ideal place for an active holiday.
This is the place from where you can discover the flat polder landscape
which has been painted so beautifully by several famous Dutch painters.
A trip through this region will take you to picturesque villages which
offer a varied assortment of regional products from the sea. And if you
still have enough energy left, you can take a brisk walk on the embankment
from where you can watch the sun set.
On your Netherlands holidays, don't miss:
- Amsterdam:
its cultural heritage especially in the Innercity, its fabulous nightlife,
the Red light district included
- the city
of Alkmaar: Cheese capital of Holland and still..many more things to
offer
- the windmills
- the city
of Rotterdam: a town rebuild after World War II, with lots of architectural
treasures
- the 'Neeltje
Jans': an centre of education, where you can learn a lot about the Dutch'
struggle of life against the sea
- the whole
seaside: no matter where you go, you'll find opportunities to enjoy
the sea and the beach in every way you want
- The Hague:
political centre of Holland, with its famous beach resort 'Scheveningen'
The Watten Inseln
The Wadden Islands form a unique part of the Netherlands including the
islands Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, each
with its own character. The attraction being the combination of extensive
beaches, dunes, nature reserves and tranquillity, space and fresh air!
You can also enjoy the liveliness of the larger villages. Your holiday
starts on the boat trip over, out on deck with the sound of the sea gulls
around you…
On your Netherlands holidays, don't miss:
- Ameland:
Natural area 't Oerd
- Ameland:
Historical vilage Hollum
- Texel:
National Park "Dunes of Texel"
- Texel:
Ecomare, Wadden Visitors centre
- Island
"hopping" (in summer)
- Wadexcursions
from Texel and Ameland
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