©
The Netherlands: for extraordinary gardens and parks
3 stops
3 nights
222 miles
From the island of Texel to the city of Maastricht, this journey of just 220 miles traverses the Netherlands, northwest to southeast. En route, you'll discover a country full of nature that's been carefully preserved by its inhabitants. From the shores of the Wadden Sea to the beautiful province of Limburg, sandy dunes and marshlands give way to vast heathlands, dense forests and waterways that offer countless opportunities for escape.
01
Departure
Recommended duration : 1 night
Den Hoorn-Texel
Things to do, see, and discover
During your stay
©
Spaziergang durch den Dünen Nationalpark auf Texel
Auf der größten der Watteninseln, Texel, liegen kleine typische Dörfer, die in der prachtvollen Landschaft verstreut sind. Zwischen April und August sind die Naturschutzgebiete der Insel Rückzugsgebiet für annähernd 300 Vogelarten (darunter die berühmte Eiderente), die von den schützenden Dünen mit ihren Süßwasserseen profitieren. Markierte Wege ermöglichen den Ornithologen für einen Tage das Tierleben unter den besten Bedingungen zu beobachten.
02
93 milesCar
Recommended duration : 1 night
Leuvenum (Ermelo)
Things to do, see, and discover
During your stay
©
Schokland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Schokland, once an island, is now part of the municipality of Noordoostpolder. The former island symbolizes the age-old, heroic struggle of the Dutch against the water. On Schokland and in the immediate vicinity there are traces of human habitation that date back to prehistoric times. Schokland is a unique combination of cultural history and nature that is rich in archeological mineral resources. Schokland became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.
During your stay
©
Admire paintings by Van Gogh surrounded by nature at De Hoge Veluwe National Park
The De Hoge Veluwe National Park is one of the largest in the Netherlands. From forest to heathlands, plains to beaches, the site shelters numerous protected species as well as a cultural center. In the heart of the park, the splendid Kröller-Müller Museum is home to the second-largest collection of works by Van Gogh in the world. Some 90 paintings and more than 180 drawings by the artist are displayed alongside paintings by Monet, Seurat, Picasso, and Mondrian. About 160 sculptures are also scattered throughout the park.
03
129 milesCar
Recommended duration : 1 night
Valkenburg aan de Geul
Several properties available for this stop
Things to do, see, and discover
During your stay
©
Maastricht, its parks and gardens
No visit to the Netherlands would be complete without taking a stroll through Maastricht. In this country of such low elevation, the hills here feel almost mountainous, and in the city that gave its name to the most famous of modern European treaties, a bucolic vibe often emerges. Whether in the shadow of its ancient ramparts, along the banks of the Meuse, in the lush gardens of Buitengoed Vaeshartelt or in the parks of Aldenhof and Sint-Pietersberg, nature is an integral part of the scenery.
During your stay
©
Restaurant Da Vinci
Itinerary suggestions