Posts in tag "The Hague"
Christmas in The Netherlands
Why not travel to Holland during the Christmas period with Stena Line this year? One of the best times of the year to visit The Netherlands is of course Christmas. Generally, there tends to be fewer tourists, so visiting the Christmas Markets, museums, art galleries and restaurants is much more relaxed affair. The festivities kick off…
Ferry vs flying: car comforts
Picture yourself heading through the chaotic time that is airport security having arrived for your flight three hours prior to its departure. Now imagine walking around spacious shops and restaurants as you please, having your own cabin and no luggage restrictions. We know which one we prefer. The hassle-free ferry travel with Stena Line offers…
Autumn in Holland (image gallery)
When autumn hits in Holland the Dutch landscape is transformed into bundles of leaves, beautiful sunsets and greenery. Check out our top 7 looks at Holland in the autumn: Autumn in Amsterdam: the Dutch capital is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the country’s history and culture. Arnhem’s waterways: Although Arnhem is a city,…
Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague reopens
After a huge two year renovation, the Mauritshuis Museum of The Hague is reopening on 27 June. Home of masterpieces such as Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Carel Fabritius’ The Goldfinch and Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson, the museum has doubled in size with the addition of the brand new Royal Dutch Shell Wing. Visitors can take a virtual tour througho...
Diving into 2013
If we referred to ‘diving’ into 2013, most of us would be metaphorically referring to the euphoric abandon with which we’d see in the New Year. However, our friends in The Hague annually give this phrase literal meaning. For the past forty years, at midday every New Year’s Day, hundreds of people dive into the…