Spend the night at a Van der Valk hotel in North Holland

If you want to enjoy the outdoors and fun activities, a visit to North Holland region is a must. After all, the region is surrounded on three sides by water. So it's not surprising that there's all kinds of things to do on the water here! You'll also find many Dutch icons such as our bulb fields, windmills and quaint fishing villages.

Are you a culture lover? Then you can visit the most famous museum of history, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Here you will find some of history's most famous paintings. Here you will find paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer, among others. The most famous painting you can admire is the Night Watch. Furthermore, there are lots of historical artworks and objects in the museum.

The region features many water sports, for example, at the IJ River. Here you have the opportunity to rent a boat or go with your own. In addition, you can do various water sports such as water skiing or wakeboarding. Would you like to get a breath of fresh air on the beach? Then pay a visit to Zandvoort.

Den Helder is located in the northernmost tip of the North Holland region. It features long beaches, a naval base and several museums. One of the most impressive buildings in Den Helder is the Naval Museum. It features 3 ships including a 78-meter-long submarine. Here you can even enter the galley.

For shopping enthusiasts, you can visit the most famous city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam! Here you can enjoy the old culture and the cozy streets all day long. All types of stores can be found here, from designer to the small local stores on the corner of the street.