Destination: Europe/netherlands

 
  Netherlands
 
  Places to go
 
   

Rotterdam
 
 
   

Delft
 
 
   

Keukenhop
 
 
  Dining
 
   

Amsterdam
 
 
   

Den Haag
 
 
   

Rotterdam
 
 
 
  Lodging
 
   

Amsterdam
 
 
   

Den Haag
 
 
   

Rotterdam
 
 
 
  Special
 
   

 
 


 

The people in Netherlands are very friendly. I can easily get around town by speaking English. One thing needs to remember is the pickpockets or someone that snaps your purses and runs away; so keep a close watch at your belongings.
There are so many canals and rivers around the cities, and that make it very unique. I like to walk between the Centraal Station and Dam Square. There are a lot of shops along the Rokin Damrak, Nieuwendijk and Voorburgwal.


When you are tired of walking, get to one of the canal boats to explore the cities. You should be able to get to one along the Damrak near the Centraal Station.
http://www.keukenhof.nl/nm/694/Events-Latest-news.html

Keukenhof Gardens opens every year between middle of March and middle of May. For the exact dates and hours, we can check the official web site www.keukenhop.nl

 

The 4 big museums and galleries are

Expect to spend at least half a day on each of these museums. Both the Rijksmuseum and Vincent Museum can be reached by tram numbers 2 and 5 from the Central Station.

The observation deck of Euromast is designed to be not too high from the ground, so the visitors can see people, cars, and bicycles on the ground while still being able to appreciate Rotterdam's fast-changing skyline.

During the sunny summer time, the Scheveningen beach will be packed with people. From the Den Haag central train station, try to catch a tram number 1, the tram will pass the Delft and the final stop is Scheveningen. There are cinema, shopping mall, pier and beaches.


I will try to get a picture of Niuwe Kerk church in Delft from a better angle next time.
Click for more information about Delft's Niuwe Kerk church
Delft in Den Haag (The Hague) is a quiet and intimate town. I love to spend an afternoon there.

The Zaanse Schans is a fully open-air conservation located 9 miles north of Amsterdam. You can find wooden shoemaker, bakery, cheese farm and windmills. There are direct trains per hour that take you from Amsterdam Central Station to the Koog-Zaandijk station in 17 minutes. Visit the VVV tourist center near the Central Station to get more detail, or join the half day trip tour.