These are the five most popular attractions in the Netherlands

Despite its almost 900,000 inhabitants, the city exudes peace and calm. This is due to the slim houses with their curved gables and the many canals.

Be sure to take a boat trip through the canal network, it is very romantic in the evening. You will gain great insights.

The Amstelkerk, built in 1640, is a well-known wooden church. Much larger is the Westerkerk in the center from the same period, whose 65-meter-high tower is visible from afar. From the top you have a great view over the city.

Of the many museums, the Rijksmuseum, the Rembrandt House and the Van Gogh Museum stand out, displaying works by their contemporaries as well as the respective masters.

The most famous attraction in Alkmaar is the cheese market. It takes place every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. between the beginning of April and the end of September, and on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in July and August.

This interesting market has been around since 1365. Back then, cheese could only be weighed in the town center. Now public trading has become a tradition.

Visitors are allowed to taste. The cheese museum is also very interesting.

The lovely old town also offers all kinds of eateries and unusual shopping opportunities. You can also take a trip through the canals. It's very pleasant and you can enjoy the great views.

The magnificent gardens are famous for their huge tulip fields. Seven million flower bulbs grow here and are in full bloom in spring. The tulips in all shapes and colors are particularly worth seeing.

In addition to the large fields outside, Keukenhof has a park-like area with lawns and trees. The 15-kilometre-long hiking trails provide you with ever-changing views of the floral splendor.

In Keukenhof you will find various themed gardens; there are also events such as flower shows.

Rotterdam has the largest seaport in Europe. The best way to see its size is on a boat trip. You will also learn a lot of interesting facts about the processes.

Many tall buildings have earned the city the name "Manhattan on the Maas". Get a great overview from the "Euromast". The viewing platform is 112 meters high.

Be sure to visit the market hall! It is unique. The building itself is shaped like a tunnel and is 11 storeys high, but only the first floor and the second floor have food: stalls of all kinds and specialist stores for everything to do with cooking and eating.

On the ceiling is a huge painting of modern still lifes. It is made up of large panes of glass. The façade is also constructed in the same way.

Kasteel de Haar is the largest castle in the Netherlands. It was built between 1892 and 1912 by a noble family and is very comfortably furnished.

When you visit it, you should also take a walk through the beautiful park. It is 100 hectares in size.