10 Things to do Good for Kids in South Holland Province That You Shouldn't Miss

October 13, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Encompassing two of the Netherlands’ three largest cities (Rotterdam and The Hague), Zuid-Holland (South Holland) is also home to important towns like Leiden, Gouda and Delft. And many lovely smaller towns dot the gorgeous green landscape. Alphen aan den Rijn has several interesting attractions, including Dutch history theme park Archeon. Picturesque Kinderdijk, birthplace of the legend of the Cat and the Cradle, also has many windmills that together are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in South Holland Province

1. Erasmus Bridge

Erasmusbrug, 3072 Rotterdam The Netherlands http://www.rotterdam.nl
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Erasmus Bridge

Considered an architectural work of art, Rotterdam's imposing bridge that is shaped like a harp soars over the largest harbor in Europe.

Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The iconic Erasmus bridge, nicknamed “the Swan”, crosses the wide river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam. It offers a great opportunity to take a city walk and reach out from the industrious North shore to the bubbling “Kop van Zuid” and the gentrified Katendrecht peninsula.

2. Madurodam

George Maduroplein 1, 2584 RZ, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 416 2400 [email protected] http://www.madurodam.nl
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Madurodam

Discover Holland's highlights and heritage in this world famous miniature and Holland theme park. You will discover Holland’s most iconic landmarks and history through a story of magnificent miniatures and indoor attractions. The stunning park filled with flowers is a beauty for the eye and shows 338 miniatures. From little Amsterdam to Dutch national architecture built on a scale of 1:25 with miniature trains, boats and cars moving around. Madurodam will make you discover Holland's rich history with remarkable stories like the Dutch ability to transform water into land. And did you know New York was Dutch in former days? Come find out in our attraction Nieuw-Amsterdam! Madurodam is very family friendly with two large playgrounds and plenty of fun interactive installations. You will get the full Holland experience in one place and many Instagram worthy picture possibilities. Visit us! We are open 365 days a year and offer information in 11 languages. See you soon in Madurodam.

Reviewed By pearce71592

I thought this was an interesting way to see some of the places that are in Netherlands before going to see them in person. Great for kids to visit. The displays are very high quality. some with moving parts. We bought the 3D photo miniature of us, the statue is exact. A neat souvenir to have from Netherland.

3. Keukenhof

Stationsweg 166A, 2161 AM Lisse The Netherlands +31 252 465 555 [email protected] http://keukenhof.nl/
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Keukenhof

Keukenhof is the independent, international showcase for the Dutch floricultural sector, with a special emphasis on flower bulbs. In the space of 8 weeks Keukenhof demonstrates what the Dutch floricultural sector has to offer. The focus in the park is on the 7 million spring flowering bulbs. 100 flower bulb companies display their products and 500 growers present an enormous variety of cut flowers and pot plants at more than 20 flower shows.

Reviewed By devnprt1 - Las Vegas, United States

Even though the tulips blooming season is very fickle due to the weather, lots of other type of flowers inside large building. Cafes are available for indoor and outdoor seating. You could spend a half day easily strolling through the large, 80 acres, of paths, ponds and indoor pavilions full of flowers and the famous tulip fields (when in bloom.) If you go, arrive in the morning before the crowds.

4. Molenmuseum de Valk

Tweede Binnenvestgracht 1, 2312 BZ, Leiden The Netherlands +31 71 516 5353 http://www.molenmuseumdevalk.nl
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Molenmuseum de Valk

Visitors to the Valk Windmill learn about the history, life, skills and techniques of the 18th-century Dutch miller.

Reviewed By J8791LFmiker

Great way to spend an hour, exploring the Molenmuseum de Valk. A combination of factual history and engineering prowess. Excellent value for money a just 5Euro/adult ticket. The full tour does involve climbing and ascending steep ladders and an exposed panoramic view from outside the windmill, so may not be suitable for all; but otherwise well worth taking the time for a visit when you are in Leiden

5. Panorama Mesdag

Zeestraat 65, 2518 AA, The Hague The Netherlands +31 70 310 6665 [email protected] http://panorama-mesdag.nl/
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Panorama Mesdag

A magnificent experience in time and space.

Reviewed By 512saskiav - Oisterwijk, The Netherlands

Awesome Panoramic scenery, hand painted end of 19th century. Overview of seaside fishing boats and little town. Take your time to view this awesome panoramic painting and indulge yourselves in this 19th century surrounding.

6. Museum Volkenkunde

Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS, Leiden The Netherlands +31 71 516 8800 [email protected] http://volkenkunde.nl/nl/tentoonstelling-cool-japan
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Museum Volkenkunde

Museum Volkenkunde is a museum about people housed in a historic building just five minutes' walk from Leiden's central station. A huge totem pole greets visitors as they enter the museum through the garden. Museum Volkenkunde presents regularly changing exhibitions and its permanent display features objects from eight different cultural regions. Objects that all have a story to tell about humankind.

Reviewed By Cosetteiscookin - Utrecht, The Netherlands

One of my all time favorite museums in The Netherlands. Been here several times (before covid) Love the things on display and learning about different cultures.

7. Rotterdam Zoo

Blijdorplaan 8, 3041 JG Rotterdam The Netherlands +31 900 1857 http://www.rotterdamzoo.nl/
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Rotterdam Zoo

Reviewed By Mark_Daemen - Ghent, Belgium

We had a great time in this Zoo. We spend over 4 hours and didn't get to see it all. Naturally everyone has its favorites. We liked the gorillas that where inside with the warm weather and the hyenas chewing on bones. We went to see the feeding of the sharks and the tigers. Probably we, and most visitors, expected too much of it as the animals got bored soon so there was not much to see. Great lay out by continent so you have a great mix of different species (birds, mammals,...) in every continent. The food in the restaurant are typical dutch fast food options. I tried a 'broodje kroket' that really missed taste, with or without the accompanying sauce. Broodje Unox (hot dog) had the same problem. Perhaps best to take a picknick with you. Great bakeries (like Koekela) in Rotterdam. We came with an Uber from the centre for 7 euro which is cheaper than the 3,50 euro/person for a two hour ticket for the bus as you will take longer than two hours in the Zoo. Probably the same with a taxi.

8. National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)

Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW, Leiden The Netherlands +31 71 516 3163 [email protected] http://www.rmo.nl/
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National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)

The National Museum of Antiquities is housed in an old monumental building and ‘Begijnhof’. It is the Dutch centre for archaeology. A large part of the collection consists of objects related to ancient Egypt. Unique is the two thousand year old Egyptian temple in the central hall of the museum. Besides ancient Egypt, the museum covers the Middle East, the Classical world and the early history of the Netherlands. The entire collection consists of more than 80,000 objects, including statues of Roman emperors, Etruscan tomb finds and mummies.

Reviewed By 500dank - The Hague, The Netherlands

Had a wonderful visit with my family. Loved the collection which is marvellous! Especially the artefacts covering ancient Egyptian time. To my personal opinion, only the British Museum in London can match this. The temporary exhibit (untill 15 march 2020) was on Cyprus. The museum consists of three floorws and is housed in a fantastic, historical building, in the middle of the historical town centre of Leiden (Rapenburg). It's completely accessible: we brought our 8 month old son in his buggy and had no problems in navigating the museum. Baby changing facilities are located in the disabled toilet on the ground floor. In the entrance hall of the museum you can find and visit the Temple of Taffeh (free of charge, as it is before the ticket barriers), which was gifted to the Netherlands. The audio tour is free of charge too (but behind the ticket barriers). Museum staff was very friendly and helpful. One note in regard to parking: some reviews here complain about parking, but this has absolutely nothing to do with the museum itself. People who complain about parking, have themselves to blame for not planning their journey properly: The museum is located in the middle of the historical city centre of Leiden. so it's completely logical that there isn't a large parking garage to accommodate visitors. My advice is to plan your journey ahead, be sure you know where to park in Leiden or check the museum website if you don't and/or are not familiar with the historical centre of Leiden. If you come by public transport: the museum is about a ten minute walk away from the Leiden Central station. Concluding this review: this is a must visit if you like museums with ancient artefacts!

9. De Markt

On the Oude and Nieuwe Rijn every Saturday, Leiden The Netherlands http://portal.leiden.nl/en/tourism_leisure/shopping/market
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De Markt

Reviewed By canangulozal - Ankara, Turkey

I just love it. Best thing to do on Saturday mornings. Lovely market. Food, textile, spiritual things, and all the people are friendly.

10. World Heritage Kinderdijk

Nederwaard 1, 2961 AS Kinderdijk The Netherlands +31 78 691 2830 [email protected] http://www.kinderdijk.com/
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World Heritage Kinderdijk

The Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site is a unique icon of seven centuries of Dutch water management. All phases of the history of our struggle against water are still visible here. The unique collection of 19 mills in an authentic Dutch landscape is a true eye catcher. With your ticket you'll have access to all visiting locations and tour boats for four hours. The Nederwaard Museum Mill shows how families lived and worked in our mills around 1900. At the Blokweer Museum Mill, you’ll experience what life was like in the fifties of last century. In the Overwaard Museum Mill and the adjacent education barn everything revolves around technology. Watch our multi-screen film in Secondary pumping station 'De Fabriek' and visit the historic Wisboom pumping station from 1868. Get on board of our tour boats and enjoy Kinderdijk from the water. Feel the wind, smell the water and listen to the sound of the windmills. The Kinderdijk World Heritage site is open almost the entire year!

Reviewed By 607jayb - Fairhope, United States

If you are anywhere near to this area, this is simply a MUST DO! This UNESCO site is one of the most interesting and fun sites we have seen. There are several working windmills, and with a guided tour, you will learn more than you can imagine about the amazing water management history of the Dutch, and the critical role windmill technology plays in that history. You will explore the cramped, yet efficient, interior of a working windmill and see how "millers" ply their trade and live in those windmills. The grounds, like most of The Netherlands, are very green and gorgeous. They have two souvenir shops (I prefer the one in the brick building closest to the entrance) and a snack bar. Take your time and ENJOY!

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