Holland sits at the heart of Europe and is famous for its windmills, tulips and bicycles. Most visitors head for the capital Amsterdam with its canals bordered by gabled 17th century merchant houses, ancient arched bridges, floating flower markets, trendy bars and restaurants and an infamous Red Light District. With around one million inhabitants, Amsterdam has the feel of a cosmopolitan village and is easily explored on foot, by canal boat or bicycle. Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum houses an outstanding collection of works by the 17th Century Dutch Masters. The Stedelijk Museum is dedicated to modern art. The city also has an impressive Van Gogh collection. Accommodation in Holland ranges from stylish, luxury hotels to budget hostels.Rotterdam has Holland’s best club scene, plus lots of lively pubs and bars. Holidaymakers who venture beyond the urban hub of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht can visit Holland’s distinctive countryside. The castle walls, canals, dykes, lifting bridges and herds of black and white cattle that inspired the Dutch Masters are still to be seen in this friendly and easy destination.
Cultural city breaks
The bulb-fields in spring.
Clubbing and nightlife
Buying a diamond
Exploring timeless landscapes at a leisurely pace by barge, bicycle or car