North Holland

The province that holds the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, bringing together canal cities, windmill villages and North Sea dunes.

North Holland lies in the northwestern Netherlands, between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer, with Haarlem as its capital. At its core is the capital, Amsterdam, world-famous for its canal ring, museums and historic neighborhoods. Around it are the windmill village of Zaanse Schans, the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken, and the cheese town of Alkmaar, while Texel Island at the northern end is known for its dunes and beaches. The spring tulip season and summer are the most popular times. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a major European air hub, and the province's rail network is convenient.

Destinations

• Amsterdam
• Texel

Itineraries

• Grand Netherlands Loop Self-Drive Tour – A comprehensive loop around the Netherlands, from canal cities to islands, northern water towns, the Hoge Veluwe, and h…
• Classic Netherlands Rail Tour – Connect Amsterdam, The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam, and Utrecht by train, including the windmill village.
• Amsterdam First Visit: Classics in – Dam Square and the old town, the Anne Frank House and Jordaan canals, and the three major museums on Museumplein, cover…
• Amsterdam Tulips & Windmills Tour – Based in Amsterdam, enjoy hub-and-spoke day trips to Keukenhof's sea of flowers, Haarlem, and windmill fishing villages.
• Amsterdam In Depth with Utrecht – Stay in De Pijp for everyday city life, explore the canals, museums and the Jewish Quarter in depth, plus a day trip to…
• London, Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam 10-Day Rail Itinerary – Connect four major cities via Eurostar, featuring three nights in Paris and a day trip to Bruges.
• Amsterdam and Day Trips – Stay near Centraal Station: three days in the city, plus day trips to the Alkmaar cheese market and Zaanse Schans windm…
• Amsterdam Art Museums – From Van Gogh and Rembrandt to contemporary art, stay in the museum district, then on the last day, see Vermeer at The…
• Wadden Sea Islands & Friesland Northern Route – Cross the Afsluitdijk to connect Texel, the Eleven Cities water towns, Schiermonnikoog, and Groningen.
• Amsterdam to Luxembourg 11-Day Rail Journey – A one-way southbound journey through Benelux, from canal cities to Bruges, Dinant, and the Luxembourg gorges
• Amsterdam with Kids – NEMO Science Museum, the Maritime Museum, Artis Zoo, Zaanse Schans windmills and the swings at the north-bank viewpoint.