When you think of Giethoorn, you think of bridges and boats. Giethoorn, the Venice of the Netherlands, has an enormous appeal to both Dutch and foreign tourists – and I totally get it. As a result, it is pretty busy, so doing a bit of planning for a day in Giethoorn is definitely worth it. I’ll help you out!
Doornenburg, a small town in Gelderland, the Betuwe. I drive on narrow dikes, and around me, I mainly see meadows and water. But hidden in between, there’s plenty to experience: a castle, a fortress, and a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Have you ever heard of Amsterdam Castle? You may have heard it called this, but the Dutch call it Muiderslot Castle. Though it’s confusing as the famous castle is not in Amsterdam – you can find it in the fortified city of Muiden. Still pretty close to Amsterdam. Visit the iconic (Amsterdam) castle and discover what else you can do in Muiden.
Of course, I hope you have a beautiful sunny day, but unfortunately, it sometimes rains on Texel in the Netherlands. At least during my visit, it does. So here are 10 tips to have fun on Texel when it rains.
Vast polder landscapes, kilometers of forest, lots of swamps, and, above all, lots of wild animals: the Dutch province Flevoland is excellent for taking long walks. The landscape is diverse, and that makes the walking routes pleasant and varied. Let me take you on a walk!
Secretly kissing and sticking chewing gum in the ginkies, climbing the highest mountain in Flevoland, and eating a Dikkertje. Only on Urk! The former island is ideal for a day out in the Netherlands. Naturally, I must eat some fish and stroll along the harbor, as any tourist should. But Urk has more to offer. Let’s go! Let’s go!
Urk: where the men row to Ommelebommelestién and wear gold earrings. It is the most pastoral community in the Netherlands, and even though Urk was already connected to the mainland in 1939, the people remain islanders.
Soaking up Dutch nature is already possible in just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam’s busy center. The Stelling van Amsterdam (the Amsterdam defense line) is a 135-kilometer long defense line full of fortresses, nature, walking routes, and hikes.
