Old Town

While it may be a temptation to just chill out while vacationing in Old Town, remember, North Holland's diverse natural sights, cities and towns are never more than a day trip away.

Enjoy a moment of tranquility in North Holland's churches. Take a trip to North Holland's nature museums, palaces and art galleries. These are great places to explore, particularly when the weather is less than perfect.

North Holland offers travelers a number of laid-back activities, such as picnicking and beach combing. If your idea of a great holiday is working up a sweat in unique natural environments, then why not join one of the ice skating or hiking excursions North Holland has to offer.

Try popular North Holland meals or drinks and discover the local cuisine. Herring and also kibbeling are frequently used in this part of the world.

Learn some Dutch in order to charm the locals in Old Town. A good example of a handy Dutch sentence is "Wilt u met me dansen?" (Would you like to dance with me?). Or try "Waar kom je vandaan?" (Where are you from?).

You'll hate to say "Dag" (farewell) to this interesting part of the world.