Things to Do in Holland
Taking a trip to Holland means, therefore, certainly immersing yourself in well-kept and orderly natural environments. Discover the stubborn battle between land and sea sustained over the centuries by its inhabitants. Pedal for hours along silent paths of canals and trails, winding towards horizons stirred by the blades of ancient windmills; admire the sea of blooming tulips that colors the countryside and flower parks.
Savor Gouda and a thousand other cheeses, washed down with excellent local beer. Be enchanted by the streets and ancient buildings of its historic cities suspended on water (Amsterdam, Utrecht, Dordrecht …) or by picturesque villages like Giethoorn.
But it also means diving into dynamic worlds attentive to new advances; discovering cities where service efficiency guarantees a very respectable quality of life; experiencing centers of economic and industrial excellence like Rotterdam and its port. Finding accommodation in Holland is not difficult, also thanks to the widespread availability of non-hotel structures. It’s just a matter of budget. The recommended period to visit Holland is certainly spring for the tulip bloom, and the warm months are most suitable also because of the numerous national festivals. The Christmas season in Holland is very evocative, with its traditions and the thousand colors of the lights.
What to See in Holland
Taking a trip to Holland also means discovering the most sensitive soul of a country that has always been attentive to expressions of art and beauty. It is no coincidence that some of the museums and art galleries envied worldwide are located precisely in Holland, some even around Amsterdam.
- from the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, with masterpieces of the troubled Vincent to the Mauritshuis in The Hague, with works by Vermeer and Rembrandt;
- from the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, with wonders by Bruegel the Elder, Rubens and Bosch to the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, with collections ranging from ancient art to fashion.
