オランダ旅行:風車とチューリップ、そして芸術の国へようこそ!

Dutch trip: Welcome to windmills, tulips, and the country of art!

Speaking of the Netherlands, you can imagine a beautiful cityscape with windmills, tulips, and canals. Known as one of the world's leading art and culture, many museums and museums are scattered.

This time, we will introduce five recommended spots to enjoy such a Dutch trip.

1. Amsterdam: The capital of the Netherlands

Amsterdam, the gateway to the Netherlands travel, is a vibrant capital. You can enjoy a variety of ways, such as a canal cruise, a bicycle walking, and visiting museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the National Museum of Art.

2. Kukenhoff Park: Tulip Festival to color spring

Kukenhoff Park, which is held every spring, is the world's largest tulip park. The sight with more than 7 million tulips is a masterpiece.

3. Zhance Scans: Windmills and Traditional Dutch streets

Zhance Scans is an area where you can see traditional Dutch streets, lined with windmills and wooden houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can visit the windmill, visit the cheese workshop, and experience the Dutch culture.

4. Utreecht: A lively city known as a student district

Utrecht is a vibrant city, known as the oldest university city in the Netherlands. You can stroll along the canal, relax in a cafe, and enjoy the atmosphere unique to the student district.

5. Hague: Dutch politics center

Hague is the center of the Netherlands politics and is located with the International Court of Justice and the castle of the Netherlands royal family. You can stroll through historic streets and beautiful gardens.

Other recommended spots on the Netherlands

  • Rotterdam: Port town with modern buildings
  • Marstricht: A city near the border with France and Belgium
  • Guda: A town famous for cheese
  • Delft: A town famous for pottery

Best season for traveling in the Netherlands

The best season for traveling in the Netherlands is spring (April to May) and autumn (September to October). Tulips are in full bloom in spring, and you can enjoy autumn leaves in autumn. In summer (June to August), sunshine hours are long and easy to sightsee, but there are more tourists. It gets cold from winter (November to March), but in the Christmas season, the city is displayed with illuminations, giving a romantic atmosphere.

Notes on the Netherlands trip

  • The Netherlands is a safe country, but you need to be careful about light crimes such as pickpockets.
  • It is convenient to speak Dutch, but you can also speak English.
  • The euro is the currency.
  • Chips are not required, but it is common to give you a good service.

Traveling to the Netherlands is an attractive trip to enjoy windmills, tulips, and art culture. By all means, please plan a wonderful Dutch trip according to the information above and your interests.

* The contents are at the time of writing (April 12, 2024). Depending on the viewing timing, it may differ from the actual content.
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