Netherlands is an important destination for those who are looking for an affordable family vacation in the United Kingdom.
Netherlands is officially a “constituent country of the Kingdom of Netherlands”. The country is located in North West Europe, so its convienant for tourists from all over the world to visit the place.
Netherlands with its ideal countryside setting and beautiful rolling hills and mountainside landscape captures the heart of many.
The capital city is Amsterdam and this place truly marks the cultural and the traditional aspect of the country.
Netherlands is divided into four. Western Netherlands consists of places like Flevoland, North Holland, South Holland and Utrecht, Northern Netherlands consists of places like Drenthe, Friesland, Groningen and West Frisian Islands, Eastern Netherlands consists of Gelderland and Overijssel and Southern Netherlands consists of Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland.
There are some amazing cities to visit in Netherlands and each of them houses some finest collection or the other.
Amsterdam, Delft, Groningen, Hague, Leiden, Maastricht, Nijmegen, Rotterdam and Utrecht are some of the few.
Amsterdam the capital city of Netherlands is a place which is worth a visit due to the rich and impressive architecture, lovely canals which are also known as the “grachten”, museums and the liberal attitude of the place and the people.
Delft is a historic city and is known to be an unspoiled town and is famous due to the buildings which has the “world famous blue and white ceramics”.
Groningen on the other hand is known to be a “student city” due to the younger people forming to be the largest crowd in the city. The pace of the city is relaxed until sunset which then gets a vibe of the rich nightlife.
Hague is known to be the “seat of government”. The city is complete with its royal members of the family, and is known to be the judicial capital of the world and Madurodam.
Rotterdam is a place which is famous for its architecture and great nightlife and is also known for the largest port in Europe.
Apart from the cities, there are some other great places to visit in Netherlands.
The De Biesbosch National Park is the largest “freshwater tide areas in Europe”. The Efteling is a renowned theme park and houses fairytale characters like the elves and dwarves.
Netherlands is a completely mindblowing country and is an amazing getaway with your family. The country is not at all expensive and you can enjoy some great moments together.
Fri, Jun 25, 2010
Family Destinations