Local’s Guide: A Dutch Affair
Tulips, windmills, bridges and canals—that’s probably what comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands. There’s so much more to see! Let’s go on an adventure with our local guides, Mike and Maxim, and their family.
Hi! Let us introduce ourselves—we’re Maxim (Dutch) and Mike (American), and we live in Katwijk aan Zee with our daughter Zoë and son Beau. Let’s take a tour of our beautiful country!
Tulip Fields In de Bollenstreek
We live in the vibrant heart of de Bollenstreek, famous for its sprawling flower fields. Every corner of this region bursts with color and history, you can attend the iconic Flower Parade or stroll through picturesque tulip fields.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
See the best of Amsterdam from the water with a canal cruise. Just relax, enjoy, and take beautiful pictures. Experience Amsterdam like never before.
Katwijk Beach Town
Katwijk is a town by the sea. Lazy beach days, walks through the dunes, vast beaches, and great surf: the Dutch coast has it all.
There are numerous marked hiking and biking trails in the sand dunes where you can make your own various trips. We love to take our dog Izzy.
Landgoed de Olmenhorst
In September and October, the apples are ripe and ready to be plucked off of the tree. It’s a perfect family activity and afterwards we make a delicious homemade Dutch apple pie.
Witsand Beach Bar
This is one of our favorite hangout spots and restaurants, conveniently located 30m from the sea. We love to share their nachos as a family.
