The Netherlands, The Tulip Country.

The Netherlands is known for its flowers, it is one of the most important export products, and also determines part of the landscape in the Netherlands. When you buy Dutch flowers you are assured of  quality. The most famous Dutch flower is of course the Tulip, each year almost 2 billion tulips are grown and sold. But how did the Netherlands become a flower country?

Did you know the Dutch made the carrot orange? Or that Gin is orrigany inventede in the Netherlands? This and 28 more facts are explained in this blog.

Tulips and Flowers of Holland

Holland is known for it's beautiful flowers. During spring season fields of these flowers can be found, covering the landscape like a colourful blanket. Tulips are often seen as one of the great treasures of Holland and it most certainly is. These fields can be found in the province of Flevoland. When coming to the Netherlands, april is the best time to plan your trip to ensure you can experience these flower fields. 

Dutch Windmills

A vast majority of the people who visit Holland are keen on seeing Dutch windmills as being part of the Dutch landscape. It almost seems as if windmills are one of many connotations individuals have with Holland. Not only do windmills beautifully contibrute to the Dutch landscape, but they are also very practical and needed.

These shoes are a real eyecatcher in our museum. The strange pointy noses bring up questions. Why are they shaped like this? Why are the points so ridiculously large? And the most important one: What is the story behind these shoes? I'm going to tell you the legend of the pointy clogs of Bethmale.