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Medieval fortification with gates and towers - Koppelpoort - one of the best things to visit in Amersfoort

19 Best Things to Do in Amersfoort

The city of Amersfoort, located in the Utrecht province, is a Dutch city that is steeped in history. It is a relatively small city, even by Dutch standards, but packs a punch in terms of …

modern building at the background with some trees and a fountain in the middle of lake in the foreground; Lelystad in Flevoland

8 Interesting Things to Do In and Around Lelystad

The city of Lelystad, located in Northern Netherlands, is the capital city of the Flevoland province. It is a relatively new city in relation to Dutch history, merely 55 years old. This being said, it …

a large building with a green lawn in front of it with spring crocuses and people sitting around, the Drents Museum in Assen, the Netherlands

Top 11 Attractions In and Around Assen

The city of Assen, located in the northeastern Netherlands, is the capital city of the Drenthe province. The old integrity of the city has very much been preserved, and a daytrip to Assen is sufficient …

a view from a bridge with lots of colorful colors of the bank of a canal in a city on a bright sunny summer day; a view of beautiful Haarlem in the Netherlands

Haarlem Highlights: Top Attractions and Things to Do

With a population of about 160,000 people, Haarlem is the capital city of the Dutch province of North Holland. The city is located on the banks of the river Spaarne – hence its nickname, “Spaarnestad”. …

a canal with boats and large houses on the bank all lit up by winter the winter sun; visiting Zwolle in Netherlands and things to do in Zwolle

13 Cool Things to See and Do in Zwolle

The city of Zwolle, a Hanseatic city located in the Northeastern Netherlands, is the capital city of the Overjissel province. It is an incredibly lively and vibrant city but is also steeped in history, boasting …

an aerial view of a city with a church to the right and and a round-about in the middle with a monument; things to do in Arnhem

15 Amazing Things to Do in Arnhem

The city of Arnhem, located in the eastern Netherlands, is the capital city of the Gelderland province. The city is steeped in history, being one of the sites of one of the most infamous battles …

a cityscape with a church and a church tower in the middle; Things to do in Middelburg

Things to Do in Middelburg – a Lovely Historical City

The city of Middelburg, Zeeland is located in the south-western region of the Netherlands and serves as the capital city of the province. A mere stone’s throw from the North Sea, the somewhat small city …

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 …

modern glass building with a rounded form in front of skyrises in the night lit up in colors; Things to do Eindhoven

Things to Do in Eindhoven – the Design Capital of the Netherlands

The city of Eindhoven, located in the southern Netherlands, is the fifth largest city in the country and a mere stone’s throw from Belgium. With strong design, technological, and creative ties, the city is both …

Night-time cityscape with illuminated historic buildings and a tall church tower reflecting on calm water, under a clear sky. Nijmegen, the Netherlands, at Night

19 Best Things to Do in Nijmegen

Nijmegen is best known as the oldest city in the Netherlands, but its long history is only part of what makes the city worth visiting. Roman heritage, medieval buildings and traces of the Second World …