Exploring the country
The Netherlands are mainly known as the country of flowers, windmills and wooden shoes, but it has actually so much more to offer! Windy beaches along the Dutch coast or the Veluwe forest, perfect for a cycling tour! Experience the welcoming hospitality of North Brabant and Limburg, the authentic charm of our Hanseatic cities and the Achterhoek in eastern Holland, and the freedom of the provinces of Friesland and Groningen with their wide horizons. And best of all, you do not have to choose because all this and much more is within a two hour travel distance!
The rich cultural and natural heritage of the Netherlands is highly appreciated by UNESCO. Click here to see the Unesco List of World Heritage Sites in Netherdlands.
The Netherlands are also part of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. The routes are an invitation to travel and to discover the rich and diverse heritage of Europe by bringing people and places together in networks of shared history and heritage. They cover a range of different themes, from architecture and landscape to religious influences, from gastronomy and intangible heritage to the major figures of European art, music and literature.
Find here the Routes in the Netherlands: Cultural Routes in Netherlands promoted by the Council of Europe.