Travel to The Netherlands

The Netherlands is a beautiful and fascinating country to visit, combining up to two thousand years of history and cutting-edge architecture with unending picturesque waterways and canals topped with an enthusiastic modern vibe. Some old towns in Holland such as Breda, Middelburg, and Maastricht have been in existence for over a thousand years. If love flowers, you can schedule your visit to the Netherlands for spring or in early summer when the tulips show their spectacular colourful show. The country has a beautiful artistic and cultural scene, and there are varieties of art galleries and museums that will match your taste.

Here are the top 4 cities to visit in the Netherlands:

• Alkmaar

The origin of this town can be traced back to 900AD and it is a great destination for anyone interested in knowing about Dutch history and architecture. At a particular time, Alkmaar was a significant agricultural hub because farmers used to come from a long distance to sell their products in an auction house- the Broeker Veiling Museum, which is a must-visit on your itinerary. Other attractions here are the Piet windmill- one of the original ten windmills along the walls of the town, National Beer Museum, the Weighing House and the Cheese Museum.

• Amsterdam

This isn’t only the cultural heart of Holland but also a top-rated city in Europe. Here, you can knock yourself out with some beautiful displays in the museums available, like the Rembrandt House Museum, the Hermitage Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and the modern Stedelijk Museum. If you or your kids love science, the Nemo Science Museum will awe you. Amsterdam is easy to navigate by bicycle, public transport or by boat.

• Arnhem

Here, you can start by visiting the most interesting museums like the Netherlands Open Air Museum to learn some history about Dutch, the Kroller Muller Museum, the Airborne Museum Hartenstein and the famous Wine Museum. You can also visit the National Park de Hoge Veluwe.

• Breda

There are some museums that are so fun to visit like the Begijnhof Museum and the Breda Museum located in a 17th-century Meat Hall. If you need to breathe in some fresh air, you can hike, walk or cycle in Mastbos- a beautiful woodland close to the Bouvigne Castle.