28 | TOURING THE TULIPS
www.nitravelnews.com BEAUTY IN BLOOM
most mornings I started off with a coffee and quick bite of breakfast in a nearby cafe, before simply heading out on a stroll around the city centre. Personally,
I
found Amsterdam to be an exceptionally walkable city, where a leisurely twenty minute stroll from Dam Square could find you in the heart of Vondelpark, or at the foot of the Rijksmuseum.
Spring is perhaps the best time to visit Amsterdam, picturesque and fresh, the landscapes mirroring that of a postcard. Visions of bright tulip fields surrounding Dutch windmills float into your mind, encouraged by the mild and pleasant weather. To catch a glimpse of the city in full bloom, one might long to travel into the countryside or a neighbouring city to get a further insight into the Dutch lifestyle.
BY ERIN ENGLISH
erin@nitravelnews.com
FAMED for its intricate canals, top-
quality museums and relaxed culture, Amsterdam might be the prime spot that pops into your mind when you think of a spring city break.
A metropolitan
and progressive city, Amsterdam has a range of tourist attractions to visit. However, unlike most other European cities, Amsterdam is a city break which
moves a slower pace, with consistent and frequent rail and tram services, there is no need to rush between one tourist attraction and the other. Taking a beat to enjoy the city’s beauty and cafe culture is encouraged, the capital of the Netherlands is best enjoyed at your own rhythm.
This laid-back and relaxed atmosphere is what I love most about Amsterdam, during my time I stayed slightly outside of the city centre, utilising the area’s tram services to venture into the Dam Square, the ideal starting point for your days in Amsterdam. Taking the day in your stride,
The neighbouring towns surrounding Amsterdam all offer a unique sense of character and charm. Each providing its own quirky glance at the Dutch lifestyle. The
Netherlands
can be best described in their own language, Gezellig. Gezellig represents a lifestyle of comfort, coziness and
conviviality, mimicking
picture into 17th and 18th-century Dutch life.
Acting as an open-air museum, tourists journey out to the village to enjoy the artisan produce, including witnessing a clog workshop in action! Just a half an hour train journey from Amsterdam Central, Zaanse Schans is an idyllic village, offering a glimpse into the serene lifestyle of the Dutch countryside.
Located just 30 minutes to an hour from Amsterdam Centre, the best tulip fields are located in the Bollenstreek, which
translates the bulb region. to The
Bollensteak region is located around Lisse, which is just a short train journey from Amsterdam Central.
Picture perfect and
idyllic, perhaps the most notable Tulip Field in Lisse
the
lifestyle which the country holds so dear. Utilise Amsterdam’s vast rail network to journey to Zaanse Schans, where historic windmills and traditional houses paint a
is Keukenhof Gardens, which is commonly referred to as ‘The Garden
of Europe.’ The backdrop to many tourist postcards, the fields feature 7 million bulbs and themed displays making it the ideal location to witness the blossoming beauty of the Netherlands.
April/May 2026
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