South-Holland

From Wikitravel

South-Holland is a region in the Netherlands.

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Cities

  • Rotterdam - Formerly the world largest port. Modern city build almost completely after WOII.
  • The Hague - Government city. Has also a beach side neigbourhood called Scheveningen.
  • Gouda - Historical city.
  • Leiden - Another historical city, also very vibrant as it is a university city. Also a good gateway to some beach towns.
  • Lisse - Gateway to the Keukenhof.
  • Dordrecht - Historical city, near the Bieschbosch.
  • Delft - Old V.O.C. city. Very close to The Hague.

Other destinations

  • The Kaag - Nice area with lots of opportunities for waterfun. Good for walking, fishing, sailing and swimming.
  • Nieuwkoop - Another nice place to have fun on the water.
  • Noordwijk aan Zee - Go to this little city. Historical center, and nice beach.

See

Do

  • Go sailing on the Kager Plassen.