Experience the Northern Rhine

It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you.

From Cologne to Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hoorn and Emmerich to Cologne.

The mighty Rhine’s final act is a stunning one. Before it joins the North Sea, it splits into five branches and spreads through the untouched countryside like a vast fan. It’s now in a rush to leave behind its famous cities with their people, culture, museums and incredible architecture. As you breathe in the incomparable air, you can understand why the river’s in such a hurry. Gusts of wind whistle around you – and are those seals you see? You are filled with an indescribable sense of freedom. And yet at the same time, you are pleased to spot one of the old Dutch fishing villages with its quaint stepped-gable roofs and colourful sailboats.

This old university town buzzes with energy. Rich in cultural attractions, it also boasts a varied nightlife, with imposing architectural monuments serving as a backdrop. During the ‘Gentse Feesten’ – a ten-day festival of street performance, music and culture that takes place in the city centre every July – these magnificent buildings really come into their own, illuminated by light installations It is a truly spectacular sight.

Antwerpen is al jarenlang één van de topbestemmingen voor een stedentrip onder toeristen. Al jarenlang komen toeristen naar deze historische stad aan de Schelde om uit te gaan, te winkelen en om te genieten van al het moois dat de stad te bieden heeft. De grootste trekpleister vormt de historische binnenstad. Op eeuwenoude pleinen zoals de Grote Markt kun je hier volop genieten van een heerlijke Belgische pint. Winkelliefhebbers kunnen helemaal los gaan in de veel winkelgebieden die Antwerpen telt. Niet voor niets geldt Antwerpen als dé winkelstad van de Benelux.

Antwerpen is al jarenlang één van de topbestemmingen voor een stedentrip onder toeristen. Al jarenlang komen toeristen naar deze historische stad aan de Schelde om uit te gaan, te winkelen en om te genieten van al het moois dat de stad te bieden heeft. De grootste trekpleister vormt de historische binnenstad. Op eeuwenoude pleinen zoals de Grote Markt kun je hier volop genieten van een heerlijke Belgische pint. Winkelliefhebbers kunnen helemaal los gaan in de veel winkelgebieden die Antwerpen telt. Niet voor niets geldt Antwerpen als dé winkelstad van de Benelux.

Bezoek in Amsterdam een van de meesterwerken of de leuke grachtenpanden en loop langs de mooie grachten. Bezoek de mooie meestwerken van van Gogh, Rembrand of Vermeer die te bezoeken zijn in Amsterdam.

Bezoek in Amsterdam een van de meesterwerken of de leuke grachtenpanden en loop langs de mooie grachten. Bezoek de mooie meestwerken van van Gogh, Rembrand of Vermeer die te bezoeken zijn in Amsterdam.

Hoorn is a town and a former Dutch East India Company base in the Dutch province of North Holland. It lies on the IJsselmeer, a lake north of Amsterdam. Shops and cafes dot its 17th-century town center, which is anchored by the Roode Steen, the main square. The harbor features the Hoofdtoren, a 16th-century tower. Museums include the Westfries Museum, displaying paintings of the Westfrisian Golden Age.

From Cologne to Willemstad, Ghent, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hoorn and Emmerich to Cologne.

The mighty Rhine’s final act is a stunning one. Before it joins the North Sea, it splits into five branches and spreads through the untouched countryside like a vast fan. It’s now in a rush to leave behind its famous cities with their people, culture, museums and incredible architecture. As you breathe in the incomparable air, you can understand why the river’s in such a hurry. Gusts of wind whistle around you – and are those seals you see? You are filled with an indescribable sense of freedom. And yet at the same time, you are pleased to spot one of the old Dutch fishing villages with its quaint stepped-gable roofs and colourful sailboats.

It’s not just the locals who consider Cologne to be among the best cities in the world. The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you.