Last updated: February 2023 Utrecht is a city in the central Netherlands that is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. The city has been an important center of culture and commerce for over 2000 years, and its history can be seen in its many well-preserved buildings and monuments. One of…
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Last updated: February 2023 The Hague (Den Haag) is a city on the North Sea coast of the western Netherlands and is the capital of the province of South Holland. With a population of over half a million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam. The government of the Netherlands…
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Last updated: January 2023 Gluten-free in Maastricht? Yes, you’ll find good GF options in this city! This university city on the southern tip of the Netherlands is definately wort a visit. Maastricht is great for anyone who loves shopping and going out but also for diving into the history of the city. Maastricht is the…
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Restaurants McDonald’s In over 150 McDonald’s in the Netherlands you can find a gluten-free Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Quarter Pounder. The gluten-free bread bun was developed in collaboration with the Dutch Celiac Association (NCV). The gluten-free burgers contain less than 5 ppm (0.0005% gluten), far below the gluten-free standard of 20 ppm and less. Besides, the…
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Enkhuizen is a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is located on the Ijsselmeer. Enkhuizen, like Hoorn and Amsterdam, was one of the harbor-towns of the VOC, from where overseas trade with the East Indies was conducted. Enkhuizen has one of the largest marinas in the Netherlands. Besides, the Zuiderzeemuseum…
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Hoorn is a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is located on the Markermeer. Hoorn has a magnificent horn-shaped harbour, for which it’s named. Make sure to take a stroll through Hoorn’s streets lined by 16th-century buildings. The scenic harbour has many stately gabled houses, especially along Veermanskade. Also make sure…
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Lelystad is a city in the centre of the Netherlands, and it is the capital of the province of Flevoland. It is located at the Markermeer and IJsselmeer and the nature park of Oostvaardersplassen. Lelystad is built on the seabed of the former Zuiderzee. Lelystad’s main attractions are the Batavialand museum and the Luchtvaart Themapark…
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Gouda is a city that is famous for its cheese and is located in the western region of the Netherlands. Aside from the cheese, Gouda also boasts a range of stunning buildings such as the City Hall and the Church of St. John. From Gouda it’s only a 10 minute drive to Haastecht, where you’ll…
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Vijlen is the mountain village of the Netherlands. The village is located in the South-East part of the Dutch province of Limburg. Vijlen is part of the municipality of Vaals. Vijlen is the highest situated town in the Netherlands located on top of the Vijlenerberg (Vijlener hill). The neo-gothic and Catholic St. Martinus church, which…
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Last updated: June 2021 Gluten-free in Breda? Yes, you’ll find great GF options in this city! There are over a hundred bars and restaurants (several of which serve traditional Dutch specialities), so this city is definitely worth a visit. Breda is located in the South of the Netherlands and is the 9th largest city in…