a canal in a city with boats on both sides; things to do in Leeuwarden

21 Top Things to Do in Leeuwarden

The city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands is located in the northern territory of the country and is both the capital city and seat of the Provincial Council of the province of Friesland. Leeuwarden has had no …

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a cityscape with a church tower as seen from the river at night; things to do in Nijmegen

19 Best Things to Do in Nijmegen

The city of Nijmegen is located in the eastern Netherlands, a few kilometres from the western German border. It is the largest city in the Gelderland province but also ranks as the 10th largest city …

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a bird's eye view of a city with a tall church tower - Martinitoren - the best things to do in Groningen

Best Things to Do in Groningen

The city of Groningen, located in the northern Netherlands, has a long history stepped in culture and tradition. When visiting Groningen, things to do are a plenty and are a great balance between old and …

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a night view of a city with sky scrapers and a white cable-stayed bridge looking like a swan - things to do in rotterdam

25 Top Things to Do in Rotterdam

When visiting Rotterdam, attractions are easy to come by with a range of museums, bars and restaurants, and of course, national monuments and museums. There is never a shortage of things to do in Rotterdam …

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city roofs and a tall church tower, Utrecht in the Netherlands

19 Best Utrecht Tourist Attractions

The city of Utrecht is located in the central region of the country and is steeped in medieval history. Centred around the Dom Tower, the car-free city centre means that your experience of the popular …

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a small white church and a large mansion next to it among lots of green; the Colony church at Wilhelminaoord, the Netherlands

Colonies of Benevolence

Dating back to the beginning of the 19th century, the Colonies of Benevolence were a unique and highly successful social experiment designed to curb poverty in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By mid-1800, more than …

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still water of a lake reflecting the blue sky with some pine trees at the horizon, Zuid Kennemerland National Park in the Netherlands

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park (known in English as South Kennemerland National Park) is one of the most interesting and beautiful national parks in all the Netherlands. Located just outside the city of Haarlem on the western …

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