The Netherlands is a small and charming country located in\u00a0northwestern Europe,\u00a0bordering Germany to the east, Belgium\u00a0to the south and the North Sea\u00a0to the north and west.\u00a0The official language is Dutch, although Dutch people can communicate freely in English and German.<\/p>\n
The country is famous for its wealth of cultural heritage, flat lands landscapes, charming and picturesque towns and villages with their water canals lined with 17th<\/sup> centuries architecture, its Windmills and blooming Tulip fields, and its famous painters.<\/p>\n A welcoming attitude to visitors, the many sights and attractions, and the excellent public transportation network, makes the Netherlands and it\u2019s capital Amsterdam, a great destination to visit, by itself or in addition to a cross-country European trip.<\/p>\n Besuchen Sie Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong>, the vibrant, fun, and colorful capital. Explore its unique museums, visit the famous Red-Light District, relax in a flowers market, take a boat cruise in the beautiful canals, and learn about the coffee shops selling Cannabis. Enjoy the Great hangout places and neighborhoods of Amsterdam, the caffes, fine dine restaurants, and the great night life opportunities including lively gay bars and the club scene.<\/p>\n But the Netherlands is not only about Amsterdam. The small country offers great cultural<\/strong><\/a> und children attractions<\/strong><\/a> in addition to its picturesque villages and towns<\/a><\/strong>, all within a short distance and can be enjoyed in a rather short time.<\/p>\n Visit and enjoy the cheese market of Alkmaar<\/strong><\/a>, the traditional Zaanse Schans Village<\/a>, Giethoorn Village<\/a><\/strong>, the \u201cVenice of the Netherlands\u201d, <\/strong>theKeukenhof Flower (Tulips) Park<\/a>, <\/strong>the Kinderdijk Windmills<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0and the Netherlands Open Air Museum<\/strong><\/a> in Arnhem. Explore the villages and towns of Volendam<\/strong><\/a>, the beautiful fishing village, Haarlem<\/a>, Leiden<\/a><\/strong> and the beautiful and vibrant Utrecht<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Families with children will be excited spending time in the Harderwijk<\/strong> Dolphinarium<\/strong><\/a>, the largest\u00a0marine mammal park\u00a0in Europe, Madurodam<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0miniature park, Efteling Theme Park<\/strong><\/a>, Walibi Holland<\/strong><\/a>, the large amusement park, and more.<\/p>\n Rent a bike and cruise the towns, villages and the flat tranquil countryside, and in the summer enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches from the peninsulas of Zeeland to the wild Wadden Islands in the north.<\/p>\n The best time to visit the Netherlands is in April, May, September, or October. Get to the Netherlands through Schiphol connecting Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a> to most of the Globe\u2019s countries, or by driving from Belgium<\/strong> or Deutschland<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Note that Amsterdam the country\u2019s capital and major destination is in the center of the country, hence you can make Amsterdam your home base for your country visit, either staying in Amsterdam or in a nearby town or village.<\/p>\n\n