The Netherlands Info

Known as a country largely flat, with most of the land to lie below sea level, The Netherlands is a great destination for those who like to combine national beauty with life in past modern and multicultural cities like Amsterdam. Because of its flatness The Netherlands -also know as Holland- is great for long and easy bicycle rides. There are some beautiful spots scattered across the country. The countryside is full of picturesque villages, tulips and windmills. Getting information is very easy. The friendly Dutch people can guide you to many not well-known beautifull landscapes.

After visiting the astonishing countryside you can visit the large cities of Holland where you can enjoy the cultural and the modern side of the country. The Netherlands' roots in the arts stem from the 17th century, which placed this tiny but rich country at the forefront of European culture. The cities can provide a variety of choices for entertainment from musuems or music halls to clubs with electronic music and the famous coffe - shops. Most famous cities are Amsterdam with its impressive architecture, lovely canals , museums and liberal attitudes, The Hague seat of government, royal family, judicial capital of the world and Madurodam, Maastricht afortified medieval city showing the different culture, style and architecture of the south, Rotterdam with modern architecture, good nightlife and the largest port of Europe and Utrecht a historic center, with nice antique stores and the Rietveld-Schröder House.