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Holland Land of Water

Discover how the Dutch use water to their advantage.

Schermerhorn Museum Mill

Would you like to know how ingenious the Dutch mill system is? Climb this mill and meet the miller!

Cycling route Along dikes, windmills and pumping stations (45 km)

Experience the watery story of North Holland. This varied cycling trip is one you don’t want to miss!

Sailing in the Eilandspolder

Rent a boat or go on a boat tour through protected nature and past the unique polders of North Holland.

Land van Leeghwater Cycling Route (60 km)

Discover the story of the Beemster and Schermer polders as you cycle through UNESCO World Heritage.

Sailing at the Woudagemaal

Rent a boat or take a boat tour for a unique view of the oldest still-functional steam-powered pumping station in the world.

Sailing in Flevoland

Rent a boat or take a boat tour and experience a wonderful feeling of freedom on the waters of Flevoland.

Eating by the water’s edge in Flevoland

Flevoland has the most special places where you can eat at the water’s edge. Take a look at our tips here!

Cycle the Flood Route (61 km)

On this route, you will discover Zeeland’s most awe-inspiring story. Find out more here.

Cycling Route Wetter (48 km)

Cycle right though water-rich Friesland and discover the world’s oldest operational steam pumping station.

Walking Route Kiersche Wijde (9 km)

Explore the Wieden in Weerribben-Wieden National Park with its water-rich natural landscapes and countless bird species.

Cycling Route Weerribben-Giethoorn (40 km)

Cycle through Weerribben-Wieden National Park and take a break at one of the terraces of Holland’s Venice.

Schokland and Urk

Discover Schokland and Urk, ancient islands in the reclaimed Zuiderzee.

The Watersnoodsmuseum

The National Knowledge and Memorial Centre for the Flood of 1953.

Cycling route past world-famous windmills (40 - 50 km)

South Holland is the province with the highest population of windmills in Holland, and what better way to explore it than through the typically Dutch way of the bicycle!

Sailing through UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk

Sail past the nineteen world-famous windmills in a quintessentially Dutch polder landscape.

Walking Route Giethoorn (15.3 km)

Discover the Venice of Holland, embedded in the gorgeous area of National Park Weerribben-Wieden, by foot.

Gastronomic Dordrecht

Fresh fish from the rivers around the city has been a part of Dordrecht’s menus for centuries.

The polder area of Flevoland

Find out more about the largest land reclamation project in the world

Oosterschelde storm surge barrier

Go see the Oosterscheldekering, a unique part of the Delta Works.

The windmills of Kinderdijk

Discover the nineteen splendid windmills that have been declared UNESCO world heritage.

Gouda cheese market

Discover the centuries old cheese trading tradition in Gouda.

Gouda

Discover the city of cheese Gouda with its beautiful historic city centre and monuments.

Dordrecht

Visit Holland’s oldest city with over 1,000 monuments in a unique wetland environment.

National Park De Biesbosch

Go walk, cycle or sail in this large freshwater delta.

The Windmills of Schiedam

The largest windmills in the world.

Oudewater Witches Weighhouse

Visit the Witches Weighhouse and discover the witch in your family!

Cycling past new Biesbosch nature

Take a wonderful cycling trip through old polders or past new nature reserves.

Cheese Valley: Gouda and beyond

Ripen your knowledge of Dutch food by enjoying a slice of Cheese Valley’s history and attractions.

Thermen Holiday

Thermen Holiday: an oasis of peace near Rotterdam.

10x spring in Holland

Beaches, flower-bulb fields and royal feasts: Holland celebrates spring outdoors!

Discover Amsterdam

Undoubtedly one of the jewels of Europe, and not just because of the stunning 17th century canals. Go find out for yourself!

Zeeland

In Zeeland you will find the perfect combination of beach, sea, dunes and historic areas.

Hotels in Holland

Looking for a unique design hotel in the city or would you rather stay in a wellness hotel by the coast? You can choose from over 5000 hotel rooms.

Holland Cycling Nation

Holland is the ultimate destination for cycling thanks to its flat landscape, mild climate, short distances and wonderful infrastructure.