Netherlands: Rich With Natural Beauty
The Netherlands is a small country and because of the unique geographical position of it, the ecosystem too is different. You may not find the richness of water, lakes, boats and wind that you see here in anywhere else in the world. The sails, the bikes, birds, polders, windmills, dykes, bridges, fishes, cafes, cheese, lovely people, and the never-ending attractions are the major attractions that you will find here.
The Netherlands is a country that is rich in natural beauty. The land lies below sea level and many of the areas in the country are protected using sea walls and dykes and some of the land has been reclaimed from the sea, the example being that of Flevoland Polder.
In the past the people were known to the outside world as the Dutch, and later the name became Holland. The Dutch were a seafaring and adventurous people and like the British, the Portuguese and the Spaniards; they too set out to conquer the world. But the recent history of the country is that of a peace-loving nation and the International Court of Justice has its headquarters in the country.
The country is a very developed one and the industries and manufacturing units contribute to the bulk of the economy. Now tourism has emerged as a major sector and the place is an ideal one for a tourist as the crime rates are very low. The beauty and the charm of the places in the country are so vivid and exquisite that you many need some time to see all. The advantage is that you need not travel much since the country is a small one.
The country is so keen on preserving the relics of the rich historical and cultural elements. In the country, the excitement is never ending and the fun and energy you get here is unparalleled. The country is undoubtedly one of the beautiful places in Europe and for a traveler; this is a must see spot for the rich variety of flora and fauna in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands offers you some unique things purely because of its unique geographical location and because of the rich history and tradition of the people.
Places to visit
The Netherlands is a special place; no other country in the world lies below sea level, nor this much flat. The lush green meadows and the lakes, water and boats will fill the heart of the traveler with joy. The county is vibrant in every means and one can see the overwhelming presence of Orange color in this country.
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is the most attractive place in the country. Over the years it has been the capital of arts and culture in the country. From the capital, it takes only minutes to get to other great destinations like Groningen, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Den Haag, Utrecht City, Delft, Maastricht, and many more of the likes. When you are in Amsterdam do not forget to visit Van Gouge Museum, Riijks Museum and An Frank Huis. There are many canals in the place and the people in the city love to travel in bicycles. There are many world-class business centers, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants in the city.
Delft is another prominent city in the country that has plenty of canals and is a historic city. The Royal Dutch Delftware Factory is a major attraction there. Rotterdam is a great attraction to the visitors because of the importance of it in the present day as well as the past of the people of the country. The city has been completely devastated in the World War II and now it is one of the major ports in Europe. Many have heard of Arnhem because of the famous book and movie “a Bridge Too Far”. There is an Open Sir Museum that wonderfully shows how the Dutch people lived.
When to go
The Netherlands has a maritime climate that makes mild summers and cool winters; rain and wind many occur any time of the year. Since the country is a very small one, almost all the places have the same weather pattern round the year. If you intend to visit the country, you need not get worried about the time of the visit, as any time is good in this county. However, like in most of the places in Europe, the country will be at its best if you can come here between June and August when the sun is out and the people are in a jovial mood. This time of the year is the tourist season in the country and there will be heavy rush everywhere.
Some people prefer to come in April and May because of the exquisite presence of flowers during this time. April is the time for daffodils and you may even dance with the great William Wordsworth, and his famous poem “the Daffodils” will be in your lips. May is noted for the presence of tulips and it is a thrilling experience to see the beauty and color of the exquisite land. There may be violent, but short rains during spring season. Apart from that the climate is quite okay in this part of the world.
Getting there and around
The Netherlands is one of the prominent countries in the world and almost all the flight operators are operating from this country. You will get a flight to Amsterdam from any part of the world. Many flights offer cheap flights to the country and at the same time you can opt for luxurious travel both by air and by sea. Moreover, there are ferry services from the UK.
The country is well connected by roads and rail network. You can move easily from one part of the country to another without any problem. Alternatively you can also opt for boat services that are just scintillating. Since the country is a small one, getting to another place will not take much time. So getting around in the country is not going to be problem to a traveler.
In the past the people were known to the outside world as the Dutch, and later the name became Holland. The Dutch were a seafaring and adventurous people and like the British, the Portuguese and the Spaniards; they too set out to conquer the world. But the recent history of the country is that of a peace-loving nation and the International Court of Justice has its headquarters in the country.
The country is a very developed one and the industries and manufacturing units contribute to the bulk of the economy. Now tourism has emerged as a major sector and the place is an ideal one for a tourist as the crime rates are very low. The beauty and the charm of the places in the country are so vivid and exquisite that you many need some time to see all. The advantage is that you need not travel much since the country is a small one.
The country is so keen on preserving the relics of the rich historical and cultural elements. In the country, the excitement is never ending and the fun and energy you get here is unparalleled. The country is undoubtedly one of the beautiful places in Europe and for a traveler; this is a must see spot for the rich variety of flora and fauna in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands offers you some unique things purely because of its unique geographical location and because of the rich history and tradition of the people.
Places to visit
The Netherlands is a special place; no other country in the world lies below sea level, nor this much flat. The lush green meadows and the lakes, water and boats will fill the heart of the traveler with joy. The county is vibrant in every means and one can see the overwhelming presence of Orange color in this country.
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam, is the most attractive place in the country. Over the years it has been the capital of arts and culture in the country. From the capital, it takes only minutes to get to other great destinations like Groningen, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Den Haag, Utrecht City, Delft, Maastricht, and many more of the likes. When you are in Amsterdam do not forget to visit Van Gouge Museum, Riijks Museum and An Frank Huis. There are many canals in the place and the people in the city love to travel in bicycles. There are many world-class business centers, shopping malls, hotels and restaurants in the city.
Delft is another prominent city in the country that has plenty of canals and is a historic city. The Royal Dutch Delftware Factory is a major attraction there. Rotterdam is a great attraction to the visitors because of the importance of it in the present day as well as the past of the people of the country. The city has been completely devastated in the World War II and now it is one of the major ports in Europe. Many have heard of Arnhem because of the famous book and movie “a Bridge Too Far”. There is an Open Sir Museum that wonderfully shows how the Dutch people lived.
When to go
The Netherlands has a maritime climate that makes mild summers and cool winters; rain and wind many occur any time of the year. Since the country is a very small one, almost all the places have the same weather pattern round the year. If you intend to visit the country, you need not get worried about the time of the visit, as any time is good in this county. However, like in most of the places in Europe, the country will be at its best if you can come here between June and August when the sun is out and the people are in a jovial mood. This time of the year is the tourist season in the country and there will be heavy rush everywhere.
Some people prefer to come in April and May because of the exquisite presence of flowers during this time. April is the time for daffodils and you may even dance with the great William Wordsworth, and his famous poem “the Daffodils” will be in your lips. May is noted for the presence of tulips and it is a thrilling experience to see the beauty and color of the exquisite land. There may be violent, but short rains during spring season. Apart from that the climate is quite okay in this part of the world.
Getting there and around
The Netherlands is one of the prominent countries in the world and almost all the flight operators are operating from this country. You will get a flight to Amsterdam from any part of the world. Many flights offer cheap flights to the country and at the same time you can opt for luxurious travel both by air and by sea. Moreover, there are ferry services from the UK.
The country is well connected by roads and rail network. You can move easily from one part of the country to another without any problem. Alternatively you can also opt for boat services that are just scintillating. Since the country is a small one, getting to another place will not take much time. So getting around in the country is not going to be problem to a traveler.