The Netherlands, a small monarchy, is located in the Northwest of Europe on the Baltic Sea, between the North Sea, Belgium and Germany and is known for cheese, windmills, tulips. The country is over thousands of years ancient where Amsterdam is the largest and most well loved city and undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest cities. The canals, outdoor cafes, museums, windmills, fantastic nightlife, exciting outdoor activities make it a ‘never miss destination’ for travellers. The countrys’ transportation system is one of the best in the world because of its tree lined canals, bridges, and waterway transportation make it like no other place in the world. Its museums, markets, side walk cafes, coffee houses and vibrance make it a thrilling visit – The country also houses the Van Gogh Museum and world well-known artists. All in all its the best place for spending a fantastic holidays.

When to go
Hordes of tourists snap their way around the Netherlands in summer, but this is still the best time of year to sit picnicking by the canals. Spring is a excellent time to visit for daffodils and tulips. In winter the museums are silent, and if everything freezes over, there’s fantastic ice skating on the canals and flood plains.

Climate
Mild, maritime climate where summers are generally warm with changeable periods but its never too hot. Winters can be honestly cold with the possibility of some snow. Rainfall is prevalent all year.

Culture

The cultural life in The Netherlands is varied and lively. Dutch painting and crafts are world-well-known, and Dutch painters are among the greatest the world has ever known. Indeed, the long-enduring tradition of Dutch freedom of expression has undoubtedly played a remarkable role in the flowering of Dutch culture through the ages.

Among the influential Dutch figures of that time were jurist Hugo Grotius, scientists Christiaan Huygens and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, cartographers Willem Janszoon Blaeu and Jodocus Hondius, writers Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft and Joost van den Vondel, philosopher Baruch Spinoza, and numerous theologians. The Dutch artistic tradition continued to be vigorous in more recent centuries­producing well-known and influential painters such as Vincent van Gogh, Piet Mondrian, and Karel Appel­and lives on today, particularly in Amsterdam, where artists from many countries work.