Holland above Amsterdam, the best Holland has to offer. Moulded by our ancestors through unremitting labour. Windmills, dykes, polders, historical and modern villages and cities. The rich nature gives the area colour. We are happy to share our part of the world with you. Get to know the endless possibilities and it's friendly, welcoming and straightforward inhabitants.
Winter is a wonderful season to go out. Plan a nice day out, a wonderful long weekend or a nice holiday.
Read moreThis question can not be answered so easily in Holland above Amsterdam. There are so many possibilities! The day is too short, but it will certainly be a treat!
Read moreThanks to its many soil types, in Holland above Amsterdam you will find all landscape types of the Netherlands; from woods to dunes, from lakes to the sea and from agricultural clay soil to heather.
More natureDuring this year's Westerkogge Flora exhibition the circus of Circus Sijm will color the flower show with acrobats, clowns and magicians. Come and see the beautiful flowers and the exiting show of the circus.
Read moreDuring this weekend you can enjoy fire artworks and cosy bonfires in the city centre of Alkmaar. Near the tent of the square you can listen to singer-songwriters and eat a hearty meal.
Read moreEvery year a colorful parade of beautiful floats drives through Zwaag. This is one of the largest parades in Holland above Amsterdam.
On the West coast, you will find the most beautiful beaches against the backdrop of the highest dunes, woods, heathlands, sea and sand drifts. Beyond the dunes there are vast polders, which in the spring are covered with colourful fields of flowers. Perfect for long and enjoyable bike- rides and hikes.
In the East, you can visit historical cities and towns with picturesque canals. Great for shopping, cultural outings and relaxing at an outdoor café. Walk through the centuries-old alleys and beautiful streets.
Everything is located conveniently nearby: in just forty minutes you can drive from the North Sea to the IJsselmeer coast and the capital of Amsterdam is located within a stone's throw.
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