Discover the cities and beaches of the coastal provinces
Looking for a beach, nature reserves and the entertainment of a city during your holiday? North Holland offers exactly what you are looking for. Get a breath of fresh air on one of the extensive beaches, cycle through the dunes and visit a pleasant city such as Haarlem. There are plenty of vegan restaurants and sustainable outings to complete your green holiday!
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Go on holiday in North Holland and discover the diversity of this province
During the North Holland holiday there are many different trips to make. For example, North Holland has the largest and most famous city in the Netherlands: Amsterdam! A city that has many places of interest, such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum. In addition to the great touristic Amsterdam, the province has much more to offer. For example, there is the polder landscape of the National Landscape Low Holland. This piece of land is so special because of its location below sea level and the straight rivers.
North Holland has a strongly modern atmosphere. For example, there are many vegan and vegetarian restaurants, making a sustainable holiday in North Holland possible. For example, consider a visit to De Waaghals, a vegetarian restaurant that has been around since 1981. Or rent an (electric) bicycle and take a long trip through the beautiful tulip fields between Petten and Den Helder. The infinity of the flower fields is something you should not miss when you are on holiday in North Holland.
You can rent electric boats at various places to take a tour. This is possible in Amsterdam, Haarlem or at the Loosdrechtse Plassen. In Haarlem you have many different routes online. For example, you can take a day trip to Amsterdam by boat, or opt for a beautiful trip through the canals of Haarlem. The Loosdrechtse Plassen also give you a unique sailing experience. There are special protection rules for birds, plants and animals here to maintain biodiversity.
There is plenty to do in North Holland. From nature park, to amusement park, to an outing in one of the major cities in the province: the offer is diverse. For example, you can visit the cheese market in Alkmaar. The cheese market in Alkmaar is a market that has been held every Saturday morning since the 17th century. Another activity that falls under fun holiday activities in North Holland and that fits in perfectly with it is visiting the traditional village of Zaanse Schans. The touristic village gives you a unique look at the same era, the 17th and 18th centuries. There are authentic old houses, various mills and you can admire various crafts.
When you are on holiday in North Holland, you may want to visit the beach. The entire west side of the province is located on the North Sea and that provides plenty of opportunities to go to the beach. For example, choose from the beaches of Zandvoort, Callantsoog or Egmond aan Zee. There are of course many more beaches than these three. In short: plenty of choice to go to the beach during your North Holland holiday!
Are you going on holiday North Holland with a dog? Then there are plenty of activities you can do. take the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes. In this area with great biodiversity you can easily encounter wild animals such as fallow deer and foxes. It is also interesting because the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen provide a large part of Amsterdam with drinking water.
Your dog will surely love the vast dune area. There are several beaches where you are just welcome with your dog. Such as the beach IJmuiderslag near IJmuiden and the dog beach Julianadorp. The beach at Bloemendaal also has a section where dogs are welcome. Another option during a holiday in North Holland with a dog is the Ilperveld nature reserve. This is a vast peat area between Landsmeer and Den Ilp. It is very nice to sail in this area, but there are also several walking routes that you can take with your dog.
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