Travel guide to the Netherlands

With fine sandy beaches bordered by dunes, the Netherlands reliably attracts seaside holidaymakers, while endless tulip fields invite weekend trips in the spring. But the Netherlands has so much more to offer than beaches and tulips, windmills and cheese markets: there are the proud Hanseatic cities with their medieval gables and modern metropolises such as Rotterdam with its impressive skyline and bold new buildings. There are idyllic harbor towns such as Harlingen and charming villages where the smell of pancakes wafts through the alleys. In between, astonishingly varied nature reserves invite you to cycle and hike through flowering heathland or steppe-like landscapes with wild horses and highland cattle. And there is water everywhere - for mudflat walking and swimming, for sailing or canoeing.

Author Ulrike Grafberger has lived in the Netherlands for 17 years. Her extensive travel guide inspires you to discover the country in all its facets: From the rugged North Sea islands to the lovely south of Limburg, from the sunny holiday paradise of Zeeland in the west to the scenic landscapes of Twente and the Achterhoek near the German border. All cities are described in detail with sights, practical tips, entertainment venues, accommodation options and tips for children - from the Frisian towns and the port towns on the IJsselmeer to traditional large cities such as Amsterdam and Utrecht. But the culture and traditions of the country are also discussed, the royal family and the charming idiosyncrasies of the Dutch, who like to drink the wrong kind of coffee and cycle against the one-way road.

Each chapter begins with a two-page spread introducing the contents with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Page number boxes, color coordinated with the chapters, make it easy to find your way around the book. Of course, the travel guide contains tried and tested practical tips on travel questions from AZ. The extensive foreword contains overview pages with descriptions of all regions, an annual overview of festivals and events, route suggestions and personal top tips from the author.