Places to See in Netherlands

The Netherlands is known everywhere as a land of windmills, canals, and tulips, and visitors certainly will find these among its many tourist attractions. The vibrant capital city of Amsterdam is filled with museums showcasing a rich heritage of artists. It’s extremely easy to do at least a little of your sightseeing the Dutch way: by bicycle. Many communities actively encourage the use of pedal-power and provide free bikes to explore the sights. Netherlands has one of the friendliest and most liberal cultures in Europe.

1. Jordaan and Amsterdam’s Canals

Canals are as important a part of Amsterdam’s cityscape as they are to the city of Venice, and some of the most enduring memories for any visitor are the time spent exploring the city’s wonderful waterways. While many of Amsterdam’s best tourist attractions can easily be accessed by boat tour or water taxi – including most of the major museums and art galleries – nothing beats strolling along the smaller, quieter streets that line the waterways.

2. Keukenhof

Keukenhof, otherwise known as the “Garden of Europe,” is located on the outskirts of the town of Lisse in what’s widely considered the “bulb belt” of the Netherlands. The largest public garden in the world, encompassing more than 70 acres of what was once the former kitchen (or “keuken”) garden of a large country estate, Keukenhof displays more than 700 varieties of tulips, which are at their height in April and May.

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