What are the famous things about the Netherlands?

The Netherlands (or Holland) may be a small country, but it's packed with world famous icons. Discover our bulb fields, windmills, cheese markets, wooden shoes, canals of Amsterdam, masterpieces of Old Masters, Delft Blue earthenware, innovative water-management and millions of bicycles. read more

Other than rural workers, people in the Netherlands seldom wear wooden shoes or clogs as of 2014. However, the footwear is regularly sold as a souvenir to tourists who visit the country. Once home to 10,000 windmills, the Netherlands features approximately one-tenth that number as of 2014. read more

10 Top Tourist Attractions in the Netherlands Last updated on November 16, 2017 in Netherlands 3 Comments The Netherlands is a densely populated country in part reclaimed from the sea with about half of its land lying below sea level. read more

Quick facts on the Netherlands. Despite the flag being red, white and blue, orange is the national colour as the monarchy is from the House of Orange. Until becoming king, Willem-Alexander was prince of Orange. On the king's birthday – 27 April – Dutch people dress in orange and celebrate their country with outdoor parties, picnics and parades. read more