15 Cool Things to Do in Heusden
Heusden is a tiny walled town located on the banks of the River Meuse (Maas) in the Province of North Brabant. Seen from above, the town has the shape of a star. Heusden is the …
The Ultimate Guide to the Hotels near Efteling
Efteling is the biggest theme park in the Netherlands and the third most visited one in Europe after Euro Disney (France) and Europapark (Germany). Without a doubt Efteling is huge and if you want to …
Wadden Sea – World Heritage Site
For centuries, The Netherlands has been inextricably linked with its coastal waters. The long story of Dutch history ebbs and flows with the waters that continually flooded and receded across the low-lying country. These days, …
Schokland and Surroundings – World Heritage Site
It’s almost a given that countries with a long and storied history will have their share of ups and downs. As the years and centuries roll past, civilizations rise and fall like tides, ebbing and …
D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station – World Heritage Site
Since time immemorial, the Netherlands has been linked to water management. Much of the country lies at or below sea level, and keeping Dutch farms, towns and cities dry is critically important. The locals have …
Van Nelle Factory – World Heritage Site
Factories aren’t normally the sort of buildings one associates with the UNESCO World Heritage List. They’re typically ugly and utilitarian structures, consigned to a city’s outskirts and ignored by most. But factories have played a …
Rietveld-Schröder House – World Heritage Site
Houses in the Netherlands are always fascinating. It’s common to find houses from the Dutch Golden Age (and sometimes even earlier!) occupying the old and historic cities, before these storied areas give way to endless …
Beemster Polder – World Heritage Site
As a low-lying country, water management has always been a crucial part of life in the Netherlands. It’s estimated that between 25-33% of the country is located below sea level, so it’s no surprise to …
The Windmills at Kinderdijk – World Heritage Site
It’s a surprising fact that more than 25% of the Netherlands is located below sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have lived at or below sea level, building farms, houses, towns, and entire communities on …
Defence Line of Amsterdam – World Heritage Site
The Defence Line of Amsterdam (or the Stelling van Amsterdam, as it’s known in Dutch), is a large ring of forts, defences and water control systems around the city of Amsterdam. Added to the UNESCO …