Plan your vacation in Holland

About the Country

The summers are cool here but the winters are harsh with some chances of snowfall. Rainfall can be expected in any month of the year. Dutch is the official language here. English, French and German are the other languages ​​that are spoken, including English is widely spoken. Incase of emergency call 112.

Culture

Handshake is the commonly practiced form of greeting. Although tipping is not mandatory, but it's better to pay rounds figure in restaurants and taxis. A humble gift should be made to the house of the host is always when invited for a meal. Informal clothes are worn on a daily basis, but people are supposed to be in formals at social functions and smart restaurants.

Shopping

The pottery of Delft, Makkum and Workum is a must buy. Silverware Schoonhoven, crystals from Leerdam and diamonds from Amsterdam are highly recommended.

Site Seeing

Apenheul Primate Park is a place to visit which is home to over thirty species of mammals. It remains closed for the winter. De Hoge Veluwe is the oldest and largest park of Holland. Bicycles can be used to explore the 5,500 acre park. Paleis Het Loo is a magnificent palace surrounded by gardens and is open all year except holidays.

Electricity

230 V, 50 Hz

Travel

The national airline that operates in Holland is KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines. It connects to almost all major cities of Europe, North America and Asia. Amsterdam Airport is the hub for many international and local flights. It is located 15 km from the city and it takes 20 minutes to get there by train. The airline, KLM, provides bus service every 15-30 minutes which takes passengers to some of the great hotels of the city. Public buses can also be used to arrive at their destination. Trains connect to Central Station and Amsterdam Zuid Station. Taxis take tourists to almost any location. The airport has duty free shops, banks, showers, a business center, baby rooms and car rentals.

Rotterdam Airport and Eindhoven Airport is 8 km from the city. Trains and buses run every 15 minutes to transport passengers to their hotel. Facilities like duty free shops, restaurants, car rental, and the Internet can be served at these airports. No departure tax is implemented on passengers at one of these airports.

The main sea ports are Hook of Holland, Vlissingen and Rotteradm. Stena Line, P & O Ferries and DFDS Seaways provide ferry service to get to Holland.

If you travel by train, Eurostar provides the best service and connects to all major cities of Europe. It provides high quality services. Good offers are provided on a regular basis and to use them, they must be monitored from time to time. Unused tickets are easily refunded. The Inter-Rail pass can be purchased to take advantage of unlimited train travel second class in 29 European countries.

Top class road network connects the Netherlands to most cities in Europe. They are well maintained and signs are posted all cases for safe driving. 120 km / h is the speed limit while driving on the roads. Many car dealing agents if they are opting for the rental car. Some of them are Avis, Europcar and Budget.

The bike is also a major means of transport in the Netherlands and is part of everyday life. Tourists can rent bicycles from the airport or other service providers with a little silver box.