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The months from May to September are the most pleasant to travel. Then it is warmer in the Netherlands, where the thermometer rarely exceeding 25 degrees. Especially in the coastal regions always blowing a light breeze.

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The Netherlands (Dutch: ˈne:dərlɑnt) is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba in the Caribbean. The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east.
The Netherlands is often called Holland. This is formally incorrect as North and South Holland in the western Netherlands are only two of the country's twelve provinces (for more on this and other naming issues see Netherlands (terminology)).
The Netherlands is a geographically low-lying and densely populated country. It is popularly known for its windmills, cheese, clogs (wooden shoes), delftware and gouda pottery, dikes, tulips, bicycles, and social tolerance. A Parliamentary democracy, the country is also known for its rather liberal policies toward recreational drugs, prostitution, LGBT rights, abortion, and euthanasia.
The Netherlands has an international outlook; among other affiliations the country is a member of the European Union (EU), NATO, the OECD, and has signed the Kyoto protocol. Along with Belgium and Luxembourg, the Netherlands is one of three member nations of the Benelux economic union. The country is host to four international courts: the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, and the International Criminal Court. All of these courts, as well as the EU's criminal intelligence agency (Europol) are situated in The Hague, which has led to the city being referred to as "the world's legal capital." (...) more....

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There are several daily line of machinery from Switzerland, Germany and Austria, landing at the international Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam. From there you can continue on by train. Train: There are several direct connections with some IC and EC trains and trains with City Nightline from many European cities. Car: Coming from the South, will take over Aachen to Maastricht. Other highway routes pass through via Oberhausen and Duisburg to Venlo to Arnhem and Emmerich. From northern and northeastern Germany Osnabrück to take you either to Groningen Hengelo or empty. Getting Around: On the highway snelweg () holds a top speed of 120 km / h on expressways Autoweg () is 100 km / h on highways (provinciale away) 80 km / h, within 50 km /, sometimes only 30 km / h.. The network of the Netherlands Railways (NS) is one of the densest in Europe. Intercity and express trains (Sneltrein) run the main routes every half hour. Commuter and regional trains (stoptreins) hold at every station.

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Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business visit of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and health insurance coverage, and that there is adequate housing available for length of stay. Long-term visitors must register with the local police within 8 days of arrival. (No residency permits granted.) For further information, contact the Royal Netherlands Embassy, 4200 Linnean Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/268-1598), FL (305/789-6646), IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429), or TX (713/622-8000). Internet: www.netherlands-embassy.org. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.

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A small beer in the pub usually costs 2.20 euros, 30 cents more you pay for a simple broodje kaas (cheese rolls). A movie ticket is usually at 8 euros, Mon-Wed somewhat lower. The packet of cigarettes costs 4 euros, a bed in the dormitory of the hostel around 20 euros. Gasoline is more expensive than in the German speaking countries. Credit card and ATM card are widespread.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Netherlands, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

Eating is a favorite pastime of the Dutch. As soon as they sit in the morning on the train or are on their way to work in a traffic jam, they pick out for breakfast (ontbijt) a broodje out of his pocket: generally two slices of white bread with cheese or a slice of sausage. Some sprinkle their food with Sprinkles, fine Schokowürmchen. Children love the colorful muisjes, Zuckerstreusel with anise, on their bread. For the obbligato gibts morning coffee break bread - at least a modest cookie. At noon, for lunch in the cafeteria or at home, they again eat a broodje. Often they replace the cheese with different coating, for example, a breaded, fried in hot oil kroket from meat and potatoes. In any case, one of them a glass of milk! After work, they meet for drinks (borrel) in a café. Of course, this also includes the corresponding hapjes (snacks) to, for example, cheese cubes. Most of these are to Maasdammer, the Holland version of the Emmental. Maybe we will serve you well Gouda - now a generic term for soft, slightly salty cheese made from raw milk. There are numerous variants, some of which are enriched with parsley, pepper, garlic and cloves. Edam, which is produced from skimmed milk and a little spicy taste to consume as Gouda, the Netherlands especially at home. ünktlich by 18 clock is finally dinner (avond eten-) on the table. Despite all the multi-cultural influences, which are rich, the Netherlands, which consists of hollandse pot still today, especially from potatoes, vegetables and meat. This is what may in many countries not even the little children in Holland, the most normal thing in the world: the mash of the food. Despite the not very demanding in everyday food culture you can eat in the Netherlands, very tasty. Some in the numerous eetcafé, simple restaurants offering many tasty meat, fish or vegetarian meals at 15 euros.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Netherlands, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

The German on the North Sea and Baltic Sea as the popular beach castles are frowned upon at the beaches here. The Dutch feel this "Territoriumabstecken" as the German lust for power. The Dutch credo is this: The beach is for everyone. Make no pictures of prostitutes. The scantily clad ladies behind the windows will rebuke you if they realize that you want to make a recording. Suggest such a warning in the wind, it can happen that the wife (or her pimp) follow up and pulls the film from your camera. And do not be surprised if the whole neighborhood then this zuguckt the incident and applauded loudly! Pay in the Netherlands, always and everywhere on bikes! If you are a pedestrian in a city on the road, be sure to respond to the bicycle bells and quickly jump to the side. Do not you be alarmed if you meet in a one-way street bikes from the wrong direction. And do not worry if you are in a car at a red light and wait for the cyclists whiz past on the left and right up to you. Before you open the car door to get off - even in the passenger seat or the back seat - you must first ensure always if not just pass by a bike. A learner driver is in the Netherlands automatically through the driving test if it satisfies the two compulsory inspection glances in the rear and the side mirrors forget before disembarking.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Netherlands, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

In the Netherlands, Dutch is spoken. But no man expects from you that you that language is powerful. Try to establish first contacts in English. In Holland speaks English almost each and every one - or at least understand. Dutch people are very helpful people who like to show you the way - provided they are kindly asked.

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Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Netherlands, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:

1. Jan: New Year's Day, March / April: Good Friday and Easter Monday (many shops are open), 30th April: National Day; 4 May: Dodenherdenking (National Day of Remembrance for the victims of World War II), 5 May: Bevrijdingsdag (national memorial day for the liberation from German occupation, only every five years, an official holiday) May: Ascension Day, May / June: Whit Monday (many shops are open), 25, 26 Dec.: Christmas, some of the many festivals and events: Jan.: International Film Festival in Rotterdam on 30 April Koninginnedag and Vrijmarkt across the country. The beer flows freely, and there is dancing in the street. When Vrijmarkt the subjects, household goods and clothing are trying to peddle. May: National Molendag: Many windmills across the country can be visited on the second Maisamstag. June: There are many cultural events as part of the Holland Festival in Amsterdam. Nov. pop and poetry at the Crossing Border Festival in The Hague; Dec: The Sinterklaasfeest on 5 December includes a surprise, a package that has brought the St. Nicholas. It is original and is packed with a forward written yourself, usually witty poem.

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