In today’s era, Holland has emerged as one of the most important tourist destination in the world. Its beautiful tulips and large number of windmills have played a major role in attracting tourist to this beautiful country. Holland nowadays known as Netherlands is located in the western part of Europe and is bordered on the west & north by North Sea. On the eastern side lies Germany, while on the south lies Belgium. In Holland you can truly experience the beautiful country-life, which would surely refresh your body, mind and soul.

The best thing about Holland is its locals (known as Dutch), who are quite friendly and also have a good sense of humor. Thus, you can freely seek their help and they will never disappoint you. If you love walking or cycling then Holland is the perfect destination for you as the country is mostly flat. The time period between the months of May-September is the ideal time for visiting the place.

Tourist Attractions & Destinations Below listed are some of the chief attractions and destinations of Holland, which you worth visiting.

1. Amsterdam,
2. Rijksmuseum,
3. Heineken,
4. Haarlem,
5. The Teyler Museum,
6. Utrecht,
7. Cathedral of St Michael,
8. The casino (Zandvoort),
9. Enkhuizen,
10. Hoge Veluwe National Park,
11. Dom Tower (Utrecht),
12. The Royal Palace,
13. Waterland Neeltje Jans,
14. Frisian Islands,
15. Resort of Scheveningen,
16. St Janskerk church,
17. The Keukenhof Gardens,
18. Rotterdam, etc.

Activities On your Visit to Holland, never forget to enjoy the canal ride on a boat or cruise. You can also take up other activities like hiking, biking, cycling, walking, canoeing, skating, water sports etc.

Culture The Culture of Holland is very diverse that portrays regional differences and also the foreign influences. Some of the common festivals of Holland are Holland Flowers Festival, TEFAF Maastricht, Queen's Day, and North Sea Jazz Festival etc.

Food Some of the food specialties of Holland are Broodjes, hagelslag, Poffertjes, Bitterballen, Matjes and many more.

Overview

1. Country- Holland or Netherlands.
2. Capital- Amsterdam.
3. Official language- Dutch.
4. Currency- Euro (€)5 (EUR).
5. Chief destination- Amsterdam.

Destination Guide

Scheveningen Travel Guide

Zandvoort Travel Guide