The ancient mills of Kinderdijk in the Netherlands.

If you go to the Netherlands you’ll probably won’t go there for its nature. Although there’s the beaches (but elswhere they are more beautifull) and the isles in the north and the IJsselmeer in the middle. More often people go to this country for the history. In Amsterdam you can visit the Van Gogh-museum or the Rembrandt Nightwatch in the Rijksmuseum and stroll through streets with ancient buildings. Or you can go to the Anne Frank House.

Our ‘must see’ top 10 for Holland:

1. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
2. Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
3. The Anne Frank House Amsterdam
4. Sea Life in The Hague
5. Space Expo Noordwijk
6. Het Muiderslot (castle)
7. Neeltje Jans, the struggle of Holland against the sea
8. The mills of Kinderdijk
9. Hunebedcentrum: stone age
10. The bulbs and tulips at the Keukenhof

Have you been to this country? Please share some tips and links in the commentpanel.

Logo Witte Aap

Fans of backpackers bible Lonely Planet name Cafe de Witte Aap in Rotterdam in Holland as ‘Greatest bar of the world. ” The Lonely Planet rankings with the 1162 best cafes in the world is this year for the first time constructed on the initiative of the Thai beer Singha.
Cafe De Witte Aap is valued for its hidden location and interesting mix of guests. Students, artists, businessmen, and the Rotterdam ‘couleur locale’ feel welcome in the cafe in the best street of Rotterdam. This is why Cafe De Witte Aap passes by popular cafes in backpackers-mecca as Bangkok and Barcelona. The outside terrace, where even on a warm winter can be a real attraction to travelers from all corners. Owner Ron Strong: “I am completely surprised. It feels great to be chosen as the best bar in the world by our visitors.” The complete ranking is published on the Lonely Planet website, the starting point for many world travelers.  www.dewitteaap.nl |                   singha.lonelyplanet.com