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Tulip fields and windmills in a green and sun dappled landscape.
Did you know Holland is actually only part of a country, which is known as The Netherlands? Unique and friendly, and conveniently close to home, Holland is nevertheless a diverse and different country; hip cities, historic architecture and super flat cycle parks to discover at your leisure. Our Dutch parc Duinrell at Wassenaar, is near Royal The Hague a vibrant city by the sea, a short train ride into Amsterdam and a stone's throw away from Tiki Tropical water park. You'll soon discover there's a whole lot more to our new neighbours than tulips and windmills. Surrounded by soft sand dunes, sun dappled forests and countryside in every shade of green, Wassenaar lies slightly in land from Holland's beautiful west coast, with its sprawling eight kilometer blue flag beach and is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Wander around one of the local country estates such as Ter Horst, owned by the royal family and take a stroll through their wooded glades bordered by cascading willows. Discover the undulating dunes that glitter like gold dust on the coastline, take a trip to the famous bulb growing area to the north or explore the nearby historical cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
...getting there...
NORTH SEA
Norwich
Groningen
ENGLAND
Harwich London Dover Calais
Amsterdam
Hook of Holland Zeebrugge Oostende Dunkerque
HOLLAND
Schipol Arnhem Essen Koln
Wassenaar Rotterdam
Duinrell
Eindhoven Düsseldorf
Brussels
FRANCE
BELGIUM
GERMANY
Fly-drive from Schipol 23 miles, or if you prefer to drive there are plenty of options to choose from such as: Hook of Holland 24 miles, Rotterdam 22 miles, Calais 214 miles as well as Zeebrugge and Dunkerque.
What to eat and drink
The Dutch adore potatoes. In fact, one of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous paintings is `The Aardappeleters' or potato eaters. Stamppot is the pinnacle of Dutch cuisine. A kilo of potatoes boiled up, mixed with some really well done cabbage or raw endive and mashed into a pulp. Not tempted? Well then there's always fantastic steaks and loads and loads of tasty cheese instead. The Albert Cuyp Market is a traditional street market near the museum quarter in Amsterdam city. With over 250 stalls it's a great place to pick up local souvenirs or sit and have a coffee watching the locals purchasing their fresh fruit, vegetables and fresh seafood.
Try erwtensoep (pea soup) a favourite national dish
Where to go
De Efteling B.V.
One of the oldest and most popular theme parks.
Beaches
There are, to most people's surprise, some stunning, beautiful and unspoilt beaches on the North Sea coast which are well worth a visit for sun and sea or wildlife and long inspiring walks.
Local Tip
Amsterdam
The canals and museums, shops and gabled houses of Amsterdam.
Take your bike s really is flat an- it there's lots of d we marked cycle la ll You can easily nes. them on trainsput too.
Amsterdam
Delft canal
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