Haarlem
This classic Dutch city of cobblestone streets, historic buildings, grand churches, even grander museums, cosy bars, fine cafes and the odd canal is a sure-fire stop.
The iconic province of Noord Holland has enough cute little towns – in addition to Haarlem – to fill a week or more of touring.
This classic Dutch city of cobblestone streets, historic buildings, grand churches, even grander museums, cosy bars, fine cafes and the odd canal is a sure-fire stop.
Broad white beaches, lush nature reserves, forests and cute villages are the highlights of Texel, the largest and most visited of the Wadden Islands.
Enkhuizen may be a small, quaint town in the present day but during the Golden Age its strategic harbour sheltered the Dutch merchant fleet.
With a string of museums, a quiet affluent charm and a busy harbour, Hoorn attracts both weekend wanderers and skippers alike.
Before you catch the ferry to Texel, the only attraction in the workmanlike naval town of Den Helder is the Marine Museum.
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