A great town in the heart of North Holland
A great town in the heart of North Holland The historic centre has around 400 monuments and is a perfect location to enjoy the historic atmosphere, but also to shop; you'll find the most interesting shops in Alkmaar. In the Langestraat and Laat you will find the bigger and well known store chains. But don’t…
Dutch capital
Amsterdam is a major hub for transport and travel and welcomes about 846.000 passengers annually. Considering that the Dutch have been a sea-faring nation for centuries, this is quite an appropriate gateway to the city. Passenger Terminal Amsterdam is a unique premises on the banks of the IJ. The striking building, with an undulating wave-like…
Marine capital
Den Helder is known for its base for the Dutch Marines. When visiting Den Helder the places of interest to visit are for instance the Fort Kijkduin, the Naval Museum and the National Lifeboat Museum. Below you will find just some of the wonderful attractions and activities Den Helder has to offer.
A harbor town with a rich past
Enkhuizen was one of the most prosperous cities in the Netherlands in the 17th century. It gained power and influence as a member of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Today, you can remind yourself of Enkhuizen's rich history with a walk through the old city, with its many villas, channels, churches, city walls and…
The ideal turnaround port for river cruises
The New York Times called Haarlem ‘a classic Dutch city with a village feel’, and it’s true - the magnificent, historic centre breathes the atmosphere of the Golden Age while maintaining a village feel. The city was home to the famous painter Frans Hals and the Müller organ once played by Mozart, as well as…
Come have a taste
When you visit Hoorn, you are visiting an historic city, it will feel like you have gone back in time to when the East India Company and the West Indies Company where still active. The early whalers used to also go out to sea from Hoorn. Below you will find just some of the…
Huizen, the Gooi area's harbour
Cruise ships up to 135 metres in lenght can moor at Huizen. The well- equipped docks for these vesells are in the Nautical Quarter of the former fishing village. The Nautical Quarter is a real tourist transfer point, where bicycles and e-bikes can be rented. At the Old Harbour you will find Kalkovens restaurant and…
Discover the raw beauty of IJmuiden!
IJmuiden, easy acces to Holland's marque destinations and undiscovered local touristic gemstones The port of IJmuiden is part of the municipality of Velsen and situated along the North Sea canal estuary, which discharges into the sea through enormous locks. It can look back on a very rich history, reflected in its landscape and architectural variety,…
City of opportunities
Lelystad is one of the newest cities in the Netherlands. In 1891 engineer Cornelis Lely (1854 - 1929) developed a plan for the closure of the then called Zuiderzee. In 1932 the Zuiderzee indeed was closed by means of the Afsluitdijk (closing dyke) and the IJsselmeer was created. Lelystad became the capital city of these…
Dutch industrial heritage
Zaanstad is synonym of Dutch industrial heritage. The most popular area is the Zaanse Schans which offers working mills, Zaanse Style houses and structures and pedestrian routes; a veritable Walhalla for visitors seeking Dutch cultural history. Especially worthwhile is the Panorama of mills along the Kalverringdijk, the various small museums and the Zaans museum. This…
