It looks like a field but the Dutch site of Schokland has a long history. Once it was an island, then it was a sea. Now it is land again. What’s it like to visit?
Pump it!
In the small Dutch town of Lemmer is a marvel of human engineering. It’s the world’s largest and still active steam pumping station – Ir. D.F Woudagemaal.
Van Gogh’s Dutch countryside
in 1883, Vincent Van Gogh lived in this house in the north of the Netherlands. He used the time to evolve as a painter and capture the Dutch countryside.
Art in Amsterdam
There are dozens of galleries and museums in Amsterdam displaying world class art – from classic to modern. Here are some of the best to visit.
The Netherlands’ new World Heritage Site
The latest World Heritage Site in the Netherlands is a perfect example of modernist architecture that has stood the test of time.
Faces of Rotterdam’s multiculturalism
Carnival comes to Europe on the streets of Rotterdam, where colour meets energy and explodes across the city. And these are its faces.
The unlimited street parade
The biggest street party in the Netherlands is more than just music and dancing. There’s an important message behind it that goes to the heart of the city.
The end of the track
The Railway Museum in the Dutch city of Utrecht has done an excellent job of showcasing the history of trains and creating a fun place for all!
Defending Amsterdam with water
To protect ourselves from attack, humans have shown an impressive level of inventiveness. But only the Dutch harnessed the movement of water.