10 of The best tourist spots in Netherlands
Who is not familiar with the Netherlands. The state in the form of a constitutional monarchy is directly adjacent to the sea in the west and north, Belgium in the south, and Germany in the east. The height of half of the land is below sea level, causing most of the territory of the Netherlands to consist of lowlands. But even so, there are also mountains, sand dunes, and beautiful rivers that decorate and add to the beauty of the Netherlands.
In addition to beautiful natural conditions, the Netherlands also has many interesting sights. Each tourist spot in the Netherlands has its own uniqueness. Well for those of you who have plans to vacation in the Netherlands, here are recommendations for 10 tourist attractions in the Netherlands that you must visit.
The famous village with 1,000 windmills is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Netherlands. This tourist attraction in the Netherlands is located about 15 km from the city of Rotterdam or precisely located in Alblasserwaard, South Holland Province.
Windmills are one of the icons of the Netherlands. The village of Kinderdijk was once a lowland whose position was below sea level and was very prone to flooding. Initially to overcome the problem of flooding in this location, only a simple canal was built. However, because the water level continued to increase, in 1740 a series of windmills were used to help the polders (land with a position below the water level) remain dry. While the propeller tower serves as a pump for water to flow into the reservoir towards the river. Now it is proven that this method succeeded in making Kinderdijk free from flooding.
At present Kinderdijk Village is popular as one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Netherlands. You are free to enjoy the beautiful panorama of Kinderdijk on foot or by bicycle. However, if you want to know more about the windmills that are there, you can visit the museum which is open every 09.00 - 17.30 (March 15 - October 31) and 11.00 - 16.00 (November - December).
In the summer (in July) you can watch the operation of traditional Dutch water pumps. While in winter, you can play ice skating because at that time the surface of the river will freeze.
It's not complete if you are on vacation in the Netherlands without visiting tourist canals. These canals were built in the 17th century and are a symbol of pride of the city of Amsterdam which has a very high cultural value. In 2010 UNESCO officially included the Amsterdam Canal as one of the world's cultural heritage sites.
The canals here have a length of more than 60 miles (about 100 km). What's interesting about the tourist attractions in the Netherlands is that you can walk around the city by walking along the canals. There are 1,500 bridges plus around 1,500 monumental buildings which will certainly provide a unique and different holiday experience for you.
After a tour of the Amsterdam Canal, it's time to spoil your eyes by visiting the Keukenhof Flower Park. The flower garden which is touted as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world is famous for the largest tulip fields in the Netherlands. For information, tulips from the Netherlands are the best quality tulips in the world.
In March - May, the countryside in the Netherlands will turn into a vast and beautiful field of flowers that will certainly spoil your eyes. The types of flowers planted in the Keukenhof Flower Garden include Tulip, Sakura, Orchid, Rose, Lavender, and other subtropical plants.
With an area of about 32 hectares, this flower garden is divided into several types of parks that have their own styles, including:
A. Nature Garden
A garden that combines tall trees, bushes, small lakes, and various tulips, chrysanthemums, and others.
B. English Landscape Garden
The park is characterized by a pathway with decorative flowers beside it.
C. Japanese Garden
The combination of Keukenhof Flower Garden with Japanese nuances.
D. Historical Garden
The park has a collection of ancient flowers.
To be able to enjoy the beauty of tourist attractions in the Netherlands on this one, you can get around using a boat that will take you along the river that surrounds Keukenhof Flower Park. There are also pavilions, restaurants, typical Dutch snack vendors, and also souvenir sellers in this tourist area.
This place is actually an administrative building that is often used as the United Nations (United Nations) as a meeting place. In addition, this place is also used as a place for special activities on international policy and law. The Peace Palace has a building design that resembles a fairytale palace. No wonder this place deserves to be one of the tourist attractions in the Netherlands that you must visit.
Maastricht is a city located in the southernmost part of the Netherlands. Whereas Vrijthof is the large Servatius Church and Saint Jan's Katredal located in the town square of Maastricht. In this place, the biggest festivals are held throughout the year, including the autumn and winter festivals.
Is a group of islands stretching from the Dutch region towards Denmark. Here you can stay in the cottages that have been provided or you can also cycle around the island through routes with typical landscapes and camping. There are also various types of restaurants, pubs, galleries, places to sell souvenirs, farms, farmland, and also the beauty of the sunset and its amazing natural scenery.
The Rijksmuseum is the largest and most prestigious art and history museum in the Netherlands. Inside there are various collections of paintings from famous Dutch maestros and various other countries in the world. In addition, in one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Netherlands there is also a collection of old books and a collection of classical photography. The museum has a Dutch-style architecture with neo-gothic elements for its decoration.
So there's no reason not to visit the museum which has been named one of the 10 best museums in the world?
The city of Leiden is one of the cities in the Netherlands that offers a variety of amazing treats. Here there are many interesting attractions that are a pity to miss. One of the attractive tourist attractions in the city of Leiden is the Leiden Canal. You as tourists will be invited to tour the city of Leiden by walking the canals using a boat. You will explore the beauty of the city of Leiden through a tour using this boat. Of course it will provide a different vacation experience for you right?
It is a flower market that has existed since 1862. Today Bloemenmarkt has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Netherlands and has also been endorsed by UNESCO as the only floating flower market in the world.
This floating flower market occupies transparent stalls that float along the Single Canal. Because it is located on the edge of the Single Canal, the Bloemenmarkt is also called Bloemensingel.
At this flower market, you can find almost all types of flowers including tulips which are available in various colors. In addition to the flowers available in pots, there are also flowers that have been cut in the form of a bouquet of flowers and flower seeds in packs that are ready to be exported or ready to be made as souvenirs from the Netherlands.
Bloemenmarkt is open every day, but with different opening hours. On Mondays - Saturdays the tourist attractions in the Netherlands are open from 09.00 to 17.30, while on Sundays open at 11.00 - 17.30.
If you are a fan of flowers, Bloemenmarkt can be included in the list of interesting tourist attractions in the Netherlands when you are on vacation in the Netherlands.
De Waag is a beautiful building that resembles a castle and is located in Nieuwmarkt in the center of downtown Amsterdam. This place was built around the 15th century and was once one of the city gates which is one of the walls surrounding the city of Amsterdam in the Middle Ages.
Meanwhile, currently De Waag is used by the Waag Society. In this area there are around 20 cafes, restaurants and coffee shops so it is perfect for sitting or hanging out casually. In addition, open areas near this area often hold organic food markets every Saturday and antiques markets every Sunday during the summer.
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