Holland Guide

Travel in Holland

The Netherlands has invested a lot in its public transport system, and travel by train is easy both between cities and within cities. Travel by bus is also a useful way of getting around cities and reaching smaller villages. Tickets are generally very reasonably priced and in many big cities, public transport runs right the way through the night.

In many big cities, public transport runs right the way through the night.

Train tickets must be purchased before travelling - purchasing on the train will involve the full price of the ticket and a 35 euro fine. Like in many other European countries, you must validate the ticket before travelling by stamping it with the machines provided on the platform. There is no reduction in price when tickets are bought in advance.

Amsterdam is perhaps best known for its beautiful canals

If you wish to visit more remote places of Holland, the car is a useful method of transport. Roads in the Netherlands are safe, though often heavily used during the week. Dutch police are very vigilant when it comes to the issue of speeding, and the fines are often expensive. Many petrol stations are open 24/7 and accept all common credit cards.

Things to see in Holland

There are many things to see in Holland. Famous sites include the canal system and the picturesque range of windmills and country villages, which are often surrounded by fields of flowers.

When the Euro Cup or World Cup is held, the country gets transformed. About half the population can be depended on to watch the game in the country's bars and cafés, and it's a good experience to share. The country claims to have a party for every day of the year and you can find a party for the day of your choice by going onto the PartyFlock website.

The Dutch windmill is one of the iconic images of Holland

Madurodam is a model city (yes, model city, not model village) in the Hague, and has miniature replicas of all major Dutch towns and cities, as well as working models of boats, cars and trains. This makes the world's largest model railway a must-see attraction. In the Summer of 2011, they are also showing a model laser show of the Dutch battle against the elements.

Yes, Madurodam is a model city, not model village!

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