Cities
Sep 29, 2009
The Dutch have an urban, cosmopolitan lifestyle, but they live in cities built on a human scale. The cities are a nice mix of traditional and modern architecture.
Each of the Netherlands' major cities has a distinctive character, even though they are all so close. Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht all belong to the Randstad conurbation, with a population of ten million.
Amsterdam attracts many tourists, with its historic centre, majestic buildings, museums and unique ring of canals. But The Hague, Delft, Haarlem, Utrecht, Groningen and Maastricht also have their share of historic buildings, museums, traditions and attractions. Rotterdam is renowned for its strikingly modern architecture, as exemplified by the Erasmus Bridge, known locally as the "Swan".
Transport
You can get nearly everywhere in Holland by bike or by train, and there are plenty of activities and cultural attractions to enjoy during your leisure time. See the website of the Dutch Bureau for Tourism for more information.
Compare student cities in Holland on Studychoice.nl to find out about such things as the average rental price for student rooms and the number of pubs.