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Why should you bother going to the Netherlands on a Bike & Boat Holiday? Isn't it a small, cold and densely populated country? Not entirely so. Holland is more than just tulips, clogs and windmills. Allow us to list some of the advantages that we as Dutch can offer you when you decide to visit the Netherlands.
Picturesque
First of all, Holland is a beautiful country! It is not a country of impressive landmasses or huge monuments though. It's a modest and therefore charming little country. The size of the country, the overall flatness of the land and the limited size of its monuments make the Netherlands a very picturesque country. Many foreigners who visit the Dutch countryside are amazed at the peace and quiet, the green fields, the small villages and the abscence of skyscrapers or tall towers.
The huge differences between the countryside in the southern and northeastern parts of the Netherlands and life in the large cities such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam, also makes this a very diverse country. You can experience both a bustling cultural metropolis and a sleepy farmers' village on the same day.
Small-scale
Holland is one of the smallest countries in Europe, which leads to an interesting change of perspective. For example, a Dutchman would call a three-hour drive quite a journey to the other side of the country, whereas an American might ride this distance on a daily basis. The good thing is you'll never have to travel from one sight to another for long.
On our Bike&Boat Holidays, the tours usually encompass one or more complete areas, providing you with a wide variety of sights in a matter of days. This small scale makes Holland the ideal country for a relaxed and varied cycling tour.
Safe and well-maintained
Holland has a charming traditional side to it, but it is also a very modern country and one of the wealthiest in Europe. This makes for excellent service and a high quality standard, wherever you go. In a large town or not, you'll always find a decent restaurant, a cozy café or some interesting shops. Holland is also famed for its excellent infrastructure. Virtually all bicycle paths are well-maintained, clean and safely seperated from busy roads. In Holland, every aspect of life has its rule and everything has been thought out and taken care of. Combined with the excellent service on our Bike&Boat Holidays, you simply can't go wrong!
The past is alive!
A seemingly endless amount of Dutch cities, towns and villages have a historic center and are home to many monuments. Not only the large cities display their cultural wealth; Holland's smaller towns are also home to examples of impressive architecture and stunning art. Because of Holland's rich past, especially during the Golden Century, many monuments and other buildings are at least 300 years old. Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centers in the world, as do many smaller towns. Lovers of art and history can't go without at least one visit to the Netherlands.
Water is everywhere
For lovers of water, Holland is a true haven. You'll encounter examples of our life with and struggle against the water time and again in the various monuments and our way of life. If it weren't for our strong dikes and Delta Works, half of the Netherlands wouldn't even exist! Therefore, the Dutch have adapted the waters surrounding them to suit their every need. This makes Holland the ideal country for sailing, swimming or anything in and near the water.
Get the picture? Then feel free to click on a trip you're interested in to learn more about the Netherlands! We'd be glad to give you any more information you might require. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We hope to welcome you soon on one of our Bike&Boat Holidays! |
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