Lonely Planet Netherlands

by Ver Berkmoes, Ryan; Gray, Jeremy

• ISBN13: 9780864427052
• ISBN10: 0864427050
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

From the cosmopolitan wonders of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to windmills, tulips and boundless bike tracks, this indispensable guide will help you to experience all that the Netherlands has to offer.-- 45 maps including eight colour Amsterdam city maps-- accommodation options from trekkershutten to five-star hotels-- the background on windmills -- how they work, where to find them-- all the entertainment choices, from coffee shops and brown cafes to opera and classical music-- the lowdown on where to see Dutch art from Rembrandt to Mondriaan

Table of Contents

The Authors	5	(2)
This Book	7	(1)
Foreword	8	(3)
Introduction	11	(1)
Facts About the Netherlands	12	(31)
History	12	(9)
Geography	21	(1)
Climate	22	(1)
Ecology & Environment	22	(3)
Education	25	(2)
Arts	27	(12)
Society & Conduct	39	(2)
Religion	41	(1)
Language	41	(2)
Facts for the Visitor	43	(41)
Suggested Itineraries	43	(1)
Planning	43	(1)
When to Go	43	(2)
Responsible Tourism	45	(1)
Tourist Offices	45	(1)
Visas & Documents	46	(2)
Embassies & Consulates	48	(1)
Customs	49	(1)
Money	49	(4)
Post & Communications	53	(3)
Internet Resources	56	(1)
Books	56	(2)
Films	58	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	58	(1)
Radio & TV	58	(1)
Photography & Video	59	(1)
Time	59	(1)
Electricity	59	(1)
Weights & Measures	59	(1)
Laundry	59	(1)
Toilets	59	(1)
Health	60	(4)
Women Travellers	64	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	64	(1)
Disabled Travellers	65	(1)
Senior Travellers	66	(1)
The Netherlands for Children	66	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	66	(1)
Emergencies	67	(1)
Legal Matters	67	(3)
Business Hours	70	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	70	(1)
Activities	71	(3)
Courses	74	(1)
Work	74	(1)
Accommodation	75	(2)
Food	77	(3)
Drinks	80	(1)
Entertainment	81	(1)
Spectator Sports	82	(1)
Shopping	82	(2)
Getting There & Away	84	(12)
Air	84	(7)
Land	91	(3)
Sea	94	(2)
Getting Around	96	(7)
Air	96	(1)
Train	96	(3)
Bus	99	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	99	(2)
Bicycle	101	(1)
Hitching	101	(1)
Boat	102	(1)
Local Transport	102	(1)
Organised Tours	102	(1)
Cycling in the Netherlands	103	(6)
Amsterdam	109	(54)
History	110	(1)
Orientation	111	(1)
Information	111	(5)
Things to See & Do	116	(21)
Walking Tours	137	(1)
Activities	137	(1)
Language Courses	138	(1)
Organised Tours	139	(1)
Places to Stay	139	(5)
Places to Eat	144	(5)
Entertainment	149	(5)
Spectator Sports	154	(1)
Shopping	155	(2)
Getting There & Away	157	(2)
Getting Around	159	(4)
Noord Holland	163	(8)
North of Amsterdam	165	(1)
Zaanstad & Zaanse Schans	165	(1)
Monnickendam	166	(1)
Volendam & Marken	167	(1)
Edam	168	(3)
Hoorn	171