Netherlands People + Winter Pictures

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The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. 

Visit a statue that is said to have performed miracles and see a chamber full of ancient treasures at this stunning Romanesque church.

Rub shoulders with your favourite celebrities and sports stars at this world-famous interactive waxworks exhibition.

Rub shoulders with your favourite celebrities and sports stars at this world-famous interactive waxworks exhibition.

Explore The Netherlands’ largest publicly-funded museum, full of world-famous masterpieces.

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

Spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing in the capital\'s most popular park. Enjoy a picnic and the entertainment on offer among the perfect mix of nature and culture.

Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents as you browse for souvenirs at this historic floating flower market.

Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.

Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.

This quaint portside suburb is best known as the place where the Pilgrims set off for the New World and it offers an authentic taste of the Holland of old. 

Discover this relaxing seaside resort and enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach. It\'s also the perfect base for a day trip to Haarlem or a day in the dunes.

This quaint city in the western Netherlands is ornate, with small canals, green parks, rivers and old, but intact, monuments.

Experience the Enlightenment. Discover an 18th-century merchant’s collection of art, natural history, geology and science in harmonious neoclassical architecture.

Visit the oldest-surviving town gate in the Netherlands to get a glimpse of Maastricht’s medieval past. 

Once full of cattle and sheep for sale, this pretty square overlooking a canal is now the starting point for canal boat cruises and a great spot for morning coffee.

The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views. 

The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.

Try local delicacies of salted herring, buttery poffertjes and gooey stroopwafels and relax in a cozy café overlooking the buildings of this ancient town square.

Visit the oldest-surviving town gate in the Netherlands to get a glimpse of Maastricht’s medieval past. 

Step back through history to the medieval times of cut-throat deceptions and power politics when you visit this hilltop castle that overlooks the Rhine.