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Amsterdam

Zaanse Schans

The Zaanse Schans is situated just north of Amsterdam. There is plenty to see and do at this historic and typically Dutch location; several museums to visit, old traditional crafts to see such as cheese and clog making and a pewter workshop, working windmills producing paint, oil, wood and mustard, attractive little shopping streets lined with authentic green painted wooden houses. 

Artis Zoo

Artis is a fascinating zoo. In an area of 14 hectares around 700 species of animals provide a magnificent overview of the entire animal kingdom. Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects... all are superbly represented. Artis renowned Aquarium brings you face to face with … the secret life of Amsterdams canals! Around the zoo you will find many more Dutch and European animal and plant species, as well as more exotic ones. You can also come to quench your thirst for knowledge at the Planetarium, the museums and all kinds of smaller exhibitions.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

With close on one million objects Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is the largest museum of art
and history in the Netherlands. It is perhaps best known for its collection of 17th-century Dutch masters, with twenty Rembrandts and many other highlights of the period, including works by Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen.

Anne Frank Huis

The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. It is located in the centre of Amsterdam. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Franks diary is among the original objects on display.

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Bollenstreek

Bloemencorso Bollenstreek

On Saturday April 20 2013 the annual Flower Parade
will leave Noordwijk to travel its 40-km route, along the main roads, to arrive in Haarlem. The procession will comprise of 20 large floats and more than 30 decorated luxury cars, interspersed with marching bands. There will be plenty of space on the roadside for the hundreds of thousands of spectators who always congregate along the route.

Museum De Cruquius

Pumping station "The Cruquius" from the year 1849 is an industrial monument of world class. Along with the pumping stations “Leeghwater "and" Lijnden", Cruquius pumped from 1849 to 1852 until the Haarlemmermeer was empty and held the polder dry till 1912. Cruquius became a pump reserve and on the 10th of June 1933 it was decommissioned with a ceremonial final pump. The pumping station is the technical highlight of the romantic steam period in the Netherlands.

Keukenhof

Keukenhof, the most beautiful spring park on earth. Keukenhof is the place where spring
arrives in all its glory. Just imagine: 32 hectares of historic parkland brimming with flowering tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs. Unique flower shows in the pavilion. And, in the midst of this overwhelming display of colour, striking works of art. This unique combination makes Keukenhof a feast for your eyes and a wonderful spectacle to photograph.

Flower Parade Rijnsburg

The Flower Parade Rijnsburg take place on Saturday the 10th of August 2013. It is composed of 12 floats and more than 50 other elements, such as cars, carriages, bands, etc. In addition, each issue of a float is supported and represented by more than 100 actors. Annually the event attracts over 250,000 visitors. The past two years it was successfully broadcasted live on national television.

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Delft

Legermuseum

The Armymuseum contains and manages more than 500,000 objects. These include weapons and uniforms, but also personal books, handwritten documents, paintings, prints and photos; the Museum also has a large collection of vehicles, including tanks, and even rockets the Second World War V-weapons.

Aardewerkfabriek Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

Authentic Delfts Blue is originating from the world famous and
oldest pottery factory from the 17^th century, the Koninklijke
Porceleyne Fles/Royal Delft from Delft. Even now the pottery is entirely hand painted according to centuries old traditions. There are guided tours through the factory and there is a wide assortment of products which you can buy.

Rondvaart Delft

For decades, Rondvaart Delft provides guided boat tours through the old city centre. During the 45 min. cruise the captain tells anecdotes and explains, also in English, about Delft and its various historical characteristics.

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Katwijk

VVV Katwijk

Sun, sea, beach and the atmosphere are the core values of Katwijk aan Zee. You can also enjoy shopping in shopping center Zeezijde, with pleasant streets behind the boulevard. A variety of museums and historical sites are also in Katwijk. During the winter you can also do a lot in Katwijk. For example, you can take walks or bike rides through the dunes and taste the culinary offerings. Katwijk refreshes!

Katwijks Museum

In the Katwijk Museum memories of the coastal town's past are vividly portrayed in paintings, photographs, costumes, ornaments, model ships, fishery artefacts, several period rooms, a reconstructed ship's bridge and the interiors of a drapery shop, a sail maker's and a coopery. Temporary displays, where work of contemporary artists may be admired, are held on a regular basis.

Museum Genootschap Oud Rijnsburg

In the area of Leiden, Katwijk and Noordwijk you find a village that exists more than 1000 years, Rijnsburg! In the pittoresk centre of the village, next to the big church you will find the museum "Genootschap Oud Rijnsburg". The museum shows the history of the village of Rijnsburg.

Rederij Triton

Water excursions through the 'green heart' of Holland.

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Leiden

Naturalis

Discover nature in Naturalis and admire at close quarters thousands of real animals, plants, minerals, stones and fossils: from hummingbirds to zebra, from dinosaurs to shrimps. Silently enjoy their wonderful beauty or draw inspiration from the wealth of colours and shapes. Naturalis is constantly in motion: there are always new exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and children's activities.

Corpus

Something unique has grown in the Netherlands: a world's first: a spectacular experience around the human body. Corpus is a 'journey through the human body' during which the visitor can see, feel and hear how the human body works and what roles healthy food, healthy life and plenty of exercise plays. Corpus offers a variety of information and provides education and entertainment with this journey as well as a vast number of permanent and variable exhibitions.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) is the national centre of archaeology where you can see the cultures of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the classical world and the early Netherlands.

Museum Boerhaave

Museum Boerhaave is named after the famous Dutch doctor Herman Boerhaave (1668-1738). The collections of the Museum Boerhaave cover all areas of science and medicine. So it was obvious to name the museum to the doctor who proved himself on a lot of these fields. Besides, the museum was housed in the former Boerhaave laboratory, which was once part of the University Hospital. After that the museum moved to its current location, the former Caecilia Guesthouse, where the famous Boerhaave has given lectures at his bedside for years.

Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal

The Lakenhal is a museum of typical Dutch urban culture from the 16th century to the present. Visitors can admire the fine collections of (Leiden) silver, engraved glass, pewter and tiles; and paintings by famous Leiden artists of the 16th century such as Cornelis Engebrechtsz and Lucas van Leyden.

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Partners

Camping Cheque

Stay on top quality sites (3, 4 and 5 star) for just €15.00 per night. Choose from 600 sites in 21 different countries. All have been carefully selected and are located in attractive rural locations in the most beautiful areas of Europe or close to tourist attractions and major cities.

Green Key

The Green Key is a diploma awarded companies within tourism: hotels, youth hostels, conference- and holiday centres, campsites, holidayhouses, leisure facilities and restaurants. To obtain the Green Key the company has to fullfil a list with numerous environmental requirements. These requirements are contained in a number of criteria. Besides pure environmental demands (for example to control the production of waste and the use of water, electricity, etc.), the criteria include demands on policy, action plans, education and communication. Obtaining The Green Key shows the sense of responsibility a organisation has for its surroundings and society.

Holland Tulip Parcs

Organization of campgrounds throughout the Netherlands.

RECRON

Trade organisation for the Dutch recreation sector.

Kawan

Kawan Villages Campings is the 1st network of European dimension (in 2009, 79 quality campsites in 7 countries). With Kawan you are free to travel as you wish in all seasons. All campsites have been selected based on specific quality criterion. Every guest may assist in our goal to the best by filling out the Satisfaction Questionnaires. These reports are taken into account during the integration process of our selected campsites into the network. Kawan means friend in Malaysian. In addition, it is the name of a sea turtle from the Caribbean.

Footzy

Footzy is the official website of the Dutch recreation sector. On this website about 1.700 recreation companies are  represented: campsites, bungalow parks, group accommodations, amusement parks, museums, sport companies, swimming pools and saunas. Every company mentioned on the Footzy website joins trade organisation RECRON.   

ANWB

The royal Dutch tourist association ANWB is an association which looks after the interests of its members with an unique mix of influencing and service activities in the field of mobility, holiday and leisure. At that work the ANWB also wants to provide contribution to a sustainable development of society. Recreatiecentrum Koningshof is mentioned in the ANWB camping guide.

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Rotterdam

Euromast

Metropolis Rotterdam loves to be admired from the sky. Treat yourself to a spectacular view of Rotterdam. Outside on one of the platforms or inside the restaurant. Too mundane for you? Then step into space cabin Euroscoop for a trip right up to the top of the Euromast at 185 metres, come back down around the tower, or book a night at the Heaven or Stars suite. It is all possible and can only be done at the Euromast!

Maritiem Museum

In the vibrant heart of Rotterdam is the Maritiem Museum located. The Maritiem Museum will present various (changing) exhibitions for a wide audience. At the Children's Science Exhibition 'Professor Splash', children aged from 4 to 12 years will playfully learn about ships and the port of Rotterdam. The multimedia port presentation 'MainPort Live' brings back the rhythm of the Rotterdam port into the city with images, sound and live images. The museum ship 'Buffel', one of the leading attractions of the museum, delusions visitors back in time.

Diergaarde Blijdorp

With its visitor count of around 1.5 million people a year, Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp) is certainly one of the biggest attractions in the Netherlands.

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Sister parcs

Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout

You love the freedom of nature, but occasionally you would like to exchange it for the variety of a lively city? One moment you would like to cycle or walk through a peaceful and quiet environment, and on other moments you would like to visit one of the cultural attractions in the historical centre of Delft or go shopping in The Hague, Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Come and visit Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout, a 4-star camping- and caravanning park on the eastside of Delft.

As of 2010 Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout is owned by the park manager and his family. The partnership with the 3 other Koningshof sites will be maintained.

Huys te Britten

Huys te Britten is a multi-functional complex in Katwijk aan Zee: at the edge of the dunes, yet right in the Randstad. Huys te Britten offers various packages to the private and corporate market. Conferences, symposia, meetings, training, courses, dinners, weddings, receptions, parties... the possibilities are endless!

Huys te Britten is also the horeca complex of Recreatiecentrum De Noordduinen. Guests of De Noordduinen can swim in the Huys te Britten swimming pool, eat fries at Big Snack or have a delicious à la carte dinner in the Restaurant Catwyck. Also for bingo and kids activities guests of De Noordduinen can visit Huys te Britten.

Recreatiecentrum De Noordduinen

Recreatiecentrum De Noordduinen offers you everything you need for a richly varied holiday. The name already gives the location away - this campsite is in the dunes north of Katwijk aan Zee, only 300 metres from the beach! The stretch of dunes between Katwijk and Noordwijk is a beautiful area, ideal for nature lovers and anyone in search of peace and quiet. It is a place where you can walk, cycle, picnic and jog undisturbed. The sheltered location in the dunes between luscious greenery gives the campsite a pleasant, relaxed feeling. There's also the North Sea which has the broadest sandy beaches in the Netherlands, just at your doorstep!

Recreatiecentrum De Zuidduinen

Recreatiecentrum De Zuidduinen is a small and cosy campsite in a magnificent location. Step out of your caravan or tent, cross one row of dunes and the North Sea is at your feet!

The site itself lies in an official nature reserve area. Rest, tranquillity and a fantastic species of flora and fauna are the ingredients of the immediate surroundings. The centre of the village of Katwijk is a mere ten minutes walk from the site.

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The Hague

Den Haag

All tourist information about The Hague.

Duinrell

Enjoy the wide variety of the fun-filled amusement park and the tropical Tiki pool for the whole family at Duinrell.

Drievliet

Drievliet is a fun amusement park near The Hague. For young and old; pleasure for everyone!

Omniversum

The name Omniversum has been composed out of "Omnimax" and "Universe" (in Dutch the word is "Universum"). Omnimax is the very special 70mm film projection system and Universe reminds us of the astronomical films that were shown in our theatre when it was founded. You will not only watch a movie but also experience it!

Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

A various collection of art, fashion, decorative arts and music.