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Culture
Culture lovers will be delighted by the area. Rotterdam is just a stone’s throw away, but there’s so much more to discover. Many historic cities in the Netherlands can be reached within a 60-minute drive. And did you know there’s even a UNESCO World Heritage Site nearby?
Rotterdam
(🚘: 20 minutes, 🚇: 15 minutes)
Rotterdam is often called “Manhattan on the Meuse” — and for good reason. The city center was heavily bombed during World War II and rebuilt afterward. As a result, Rotterdam features a wealth of post-war and modern architecture. Tall and striking buildings, along with beautiful bridges over the Meuse River, define the city’s skyline. In addition to Rotterdam, the following historic cities can be reached within an hour’s drive.
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Dordrecht (🚘: 25 minutes)
Delft (🚘: 25 minutes)
Den Haag (🚘: 30 minutes, 🚇: 45 minutes)
Gouda (🚘: 35 minutes)
Leiden (🚘: 40 minutes)
Breda (🚘: 40 minutes)
Utrecht (🚘: 50 minutes)
Den Bosch (🚘: 55 minutes)
Haarlem (🚘: 55 minutes)
Amsterdam (🚘: 60 minutes)
Kinderdijk
(🚘: 30 minutes)
Kinderdijk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands. It’s truly one of a kind. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world come to see how the Dutch have used windmills, dikes, and pumping stations to protect themselves from water for over 700 years. Explore Kinderdijk on foot or by boat, and don’t miss the chance to visit one of the museum windmills.
Neeltje Jans
(🚘: 60 minutes)
At Deltapark Neeltje Jans, you’ll learn all about the impressive Delta Works that protect the Netherlands from the sea. You can also meet the animals that live in the area—and even swim with sharks. Adults and children alike will have a fantastic time here!
Atlantikwall
(🚘: 30-35 minutes🚇: 60 minutes)
To protect himself, Hitler ordered the construction of a 5,000 km long defensive line along the coast of Europe during World War II: the Atlantikwall. In the area around the B&B, many remnants of this structure can still be found. In the western parts of Voorne-Putten and Hoek van Holland, you’ll find several bunkers that are open to visitors.
Neeltje Jans
(🚘: 60 minutes)
At Deltapark Neeltje Jans, you’ll learn all about the impressive Delta Works that protect the Netherlands from the sea. You can also meet the animals that live in the area—and even swim with sharks. Adults and children alike will have a fantastic time here!
Atlantikwall
(🚘: 30-35 minutes🚇: 60 minutes)
To protect himself, Hitler ordered the construction of a 5,000 km long defensive line along the coast of Europe during World War II: the Atlantikwall. In the area around the B&B, many remnants of this structure can still be found. In the western parts of Voorne-Putten and Hoek van Holland, you’ll find several bunkers that are open to visitors.
