KATWIJK Katwijk Beach pavilions Katwijk aan Zee Having a drink or a bite to eat on or along the beach Where could you better have a drink and a bite to eat than on or along the beach? From March to November, the three-mile long beach is home to a number of hospitable beach pavilions. Here, you can enjoy a coffee, a snack, an excellent lunch or a delicious dinner. Many beach pavilions in Katwijk have developed into quality restaurants. You can look forward to good food in the relaxed atmosphere of beach life, and at affordable prices as well. Katwijk - Bollenstreek, the bulb region Explore the Bollenstreek! The Bollenstreek is home to the famous bulb fields, attracting millions of visitors every year. In spring, you can enjoy an explosion of colour of a seemingly infinite number of blooming flowers. Places where you can admire the bulb fields: Rijnsburg Noordwijk, Noordwijkerhout Sassenheim Lisse De Zilk For the latest images of the bulb fields in bloom, visit the website www.bloemenradar.nl.
LEIDEN Leiden City of Discoveries The city where Rembrandt first saw the light of day still breathes the atmosphere of the Golden Age. What s more, no other city in the Netherlands has so many fantastic museums within walking distance of each other. Out and about With its historic city centre, Leiden is one big heritage site. Everything is within walking distance and there are lots of great places to eat situated in stunning historic buildings. Fancy a night at the theatre or a concert? Visit the oldest theatre in the Netherlands, Leidse Schouwburg. Shopping Leiden has a bustling shopping centre in an atmospheric setting. Every Saturday, a market is held in the city centre. With so much to offer, Leiden is well worth exploring
Museums Museum De Lakenhal: explore the culture of the city of Leiden from the 16th century to date, including masterpieces by Lucas van Leyden, Rembrandt, Jan Steen and many others. Hortus Botanicus Leiden: take a stroll through a historical botanical garden with plants from all corners of the world. Naturalis Biodiversity Center: the centre boasts a world-renowned natural history collection. Learn all about dinosaurs, the prehistoric horse and mammoth. Corpus Experience: take a journey through the human body * Museum Boerhaave: an exploration of five centuries of history of science and medicine, including the microscope developed by Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and the oldest pendulum clock built by Christiaan Huygens. Dutch National Museum of Antiquities: discover numerous treasures from the rich, historical cultures of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Museum Volkenkunde: take a trip around the world. Admire old art treasures of the Incas, Aztecs, Chinese and Africans. * Corpus experience next to the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
ROTTERDAM Rotterdam Rotterdam, World Port World City, is a city you have to experience for yourself. It is a young, dynamic, international city with a passionately beating heart. The city keeps reinventing itself at a rapid pace, redefining and expanding its already impressive skyline every time you visit and presenting new cultural and sporting events to surprise and delight you. Its ever-changing nature makes Rotterdam a city that you can rediscover time and again. Shopping Rotterdam is a fabulous shopping city any season of the year. Even on Sunday, when many shops in this country close their doors for a day off, shopaholics can indulge themselves in Rotterdam. The shops in the city centre are open seven days a week. From exclusive to popular, from megastore to small boutique, situated in an arcade or a bustling street, Rotterdam has it all. Attractions Spido (harbour trips) Euromast Rotterdam Zoo Miniworld Rotterdam Segway Rotterdam SS Rotterdam Museums & galleries The Nederlands Fotomuseum Chabot Museum Stedelijk Museum The Maritime museum
THE HAGUE The Hague With its many museums and wonderful exhibitions, The Hague is an interesting city, bursting with art and culture. There is a lot to see in the court-capital The Hague. Places of interest Explore the city on foot or by bike and admire the imposing buildings, such as the Binnenhof, Vredespaleis and Paleis Noordeinde. Attractions There are many attractions not to be missed during a visit to The Hague. Madurodam Binnenhof s central courtyard Escher Museum Panorama Mesdag Scheveningen Bordering on The Hague is the seaside resort of Scheveningen, with its theatres, cinemas, Sea Life aquarium and large promenade. You can have a wonderful lunch or dinner at the Kurhaus Scheveningen.
AMSTERDAM Amsterdam From its earliest days, Amsterdam has been a bustling hub of commerce that welcomed other cultures with open arms. Learn more about this lovely canal-side city, including the rich history and development of its tolerant society. Or jump straight to the modern day and find out about the city s architecture and its colourful neighbourhoods. If you re feeling ambitious, you might even pick up a few words of Dutch! Shopping With everything from multistorey department stores and exclusive boutiques to antiques and contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most discerning shopper. Attractions Oude Kerk (Old Church) Diamant Museum (Amsterdam Diamond Museum) Artis Royal Zoo Heineken Experience Madame Tussauds Amsterdam House of Bols The Amsterdam Dungeon Amsterdam Exchange Experience Museums & galleries Amsterdam is home to many of the world s most famous museums. No trip to the city is complete without (at least) a visit to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum or Anne Frank House.