Hurray! The 18th of June is Father’s day and this means we all should put our dads in the spotlight. It used to be enough to just draw a picture at school, make an ashtray out of clay (even if your father doesn’t smoke) or cut some paper flowers. But when your all grown up, it’s time to really think about what your father would like to do on this special day. After all the money he spent on you, it is time to return the favor and create a father’s day like never before. If you are celebrating father’s day in Holland, here are some tips at least our fathers would love to do on father’s day. Get inspired and make your daddy happy! Ice Bar Amsterdam Even though your father is an adult, he might even get a little old, it does not mean he would be happy as a child holding a glass made out of ice full of Extra Cold Heineken beer. At the Xtra Cold Ice bar in Amsterdam you will be welcomed will a drink, and while you watch an introduction video about the Nova Zembla: a Dutch expedition to Siberia, you can enjoy your drink and mentally prepare yourself for the freezing experience. This is someting your father would never do otherwise, and will surely give him a great laugh. Jenever, Stroopwafels or Cheese: Dutch Delights! Everyone is different, but for all the dads we have great, yummie delights in Holland! Does your dad like sweet stuff? Go for Dutch stroopwafels! The best ones are to be bought at the Albert Cuyp Market in Amsterdam, you can smell the delicious waffles from miles away! Is your father a cheese guy? In this case don’t hesitate to visit one of the many excellent cheese
Hurray! The 18th of June is Father’s day and this means we all should put our dads in the spotlight. It used to be enough to just draw a picture at school, make an ashtray out of clay (even if your father doesn’t smoke) or cut some paper flowers. But when your all grown up,
We love water, Holland is full of it! And because we love water and canal cruises so much, we put together a list with the best options to discover Holland from the water! In this list you can find a few different options. So if you are in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Leiden or Maastricht and you feel like doing something on the water pick one of our options. Especially during the hot summer days, water is the solution to provide us some coolness during the hot days. Water Bikes/ Pedal Boats Amsterdam is the No. 1 cycling city in the world where you can even cycle through the canals. Canal biking has been the city’s top canal attraction since 1984. Make your way through the canals at your leisure whilst taking in the city and the atmosphere of the canals. Great fun for the kids and a much cheaper option to taking your children on a standard Amsterdam canal cruise. You can even pedal over the water in Utrecht! Since 1991, pedal boats have been the most fun canal attraction in the city. It is also enjoyable to hire a pedal boat with the children and take in the atmosphere on the Utrecht canals in this way. The little terraces on the quay, the intriguing consoles and the beautiful canal buildings invite you to go on a lovely pedal boat tour. Hop on Hop off canal boat Amsterdam Cruise around in Amsterdam while learning everything about the city! Are you a fan of museums and you would love to visit as many as possible but you would also like to enjoy the beautiful city by taking a canal tour? Combine transportation with a tour on the water and get on the hop on hop off canal bus! On this boat you can enjoy stunning views,
We love water, Holland is full of it! And because we love water and canal cruises so much, we put together a list with the best options to discover Holland from the water! In this list you can find a few different options. So if you are in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Leiden or Maastricht and
This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, in Christianity this means the remembrance of the Holy Spirit. In Holland it also means we have the Monday off! Time to brainstorm about some fun things to do during Pentecost weekend. We put together five of our favorite activities for a long weekend in Holland! A cruise over the Maas in Maastricht -Yes, the weather forecast is positive and for a long weekend Maastricht is definitely a good destination. The old city in the deep south of the country has many beautiful squares and old churches. While you’re there, a river cruise over the Maas is very enjoyable and fun. You’ll have a wonderful view and the departure of the cruise is close to the center! Scheveningen & Panorama Mesdag - It is typical Dutch to hurry your way to the beach as soon as there is even the slightest bit of sunshine, so this weekend is no exception. And on your way to the beach of Scheveningen, next to the Hague, make sure to visit the Panorama Mesdag as well. This unique canvas is so big and well exhibited, that it is like you’re on the beach in the nineteenth century! With the Panorama Mesdag and your visit to the beach of Scheveningen, you will have the perfect combination of culture and outdoor activity. The gardens of the Rijksmuseum - The Keukenhof period of 2017 has just ended. It was a beautiful year and so many people have enjoyed the flowers. Now, some people missed Keukenhof this year. But this does not mean that the tulips are gone throughout the country! The gardeners of the Rijksmuseum have carefully planted the most beautiful flowers in the new garden, which is a real asset to the museum. After a long visit to the indoor museum it
This weekend we celebrate Pentecost, in Christianity this means the remembrance of the Holy Spirit. In Holland it also means we have the Monday off! Time to brainstorm about some fun things to do during Pentecost weekend. We put together five of our favorite activities for a long weekend in Holland! A cruise over the