Tourism-Holland

The Netherlands may be small in size, but that also makes it a very compact country, offering more possibilities per square kilometer than you can find anywhere else in the world! But there are more reasons why the Netherlands is such a fantastic destination for the European Masters Championships 2013.

The Dutch open and tolerant character is very much evidenced by its hospitality towards foreigners. Throughout the centuries, refugees from other countries have found a new and safe homeland here. Although Dutch is the official language, most people also speak English, German or French. As any visitor to this charming land can attest, the Dutch truly enjoy contact with people from abroad and will make you feel at home in no time at all.

The Dutch look beyond their national borders. They are creative, open minded and pragma­tic. They are informal and amicable, even in sport competitions. Thanks to our ample experience in organizing sports events, you may rely fully on our professionals for the organization of the European Championships Masters 2013. The Dutch organizers are friendly, pragmatic and decisive.

The Netherlands welcomes about ten million foreign visitors a year. The (business) tourism sector is one of the country’s main sources of employment. Foreign visitors come mainly from Germany, followed by the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States and France.

When people think of the Netherlands, tulips, windmills, cheese and clogs are what mostly come to mind - the Dutch ‘classics’. Although part of the heritage and hugely important as a source for tourism, there is so much more to this compact country. The Netherlands offers a vast range of attractions and activities, from beautiful, green polder plains to broad sandy beaches along the North Sea coast and modern world-class cities. Moreover, the Netherlands is a stable country with a high level of prosperity and a rich range of culture on offer, with the highest density of museums per square meter anywhere. Amsterdam alone is home to more than 40 museums and Amsterdam is a 60 minutes driving distance away from Eindhoven.

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Tourism-Amsterdam

It goes without saying that Amsterdam has plenty of major sights and attractions to tempt visitors - such as its historic Canal District and its world-famous museums - but that's not all. Look just around the corner and there’s so much more waiting to be discovered!

A visit to one of the extraordinary districts around the centre is certainly something not to be missed. Each area has its own personality and shows a different side of Amsterdam. Whether you're looking for modern architecture, a cultural hot spot or an active excursion, there's something for everyone. Take a tour of the city's wonderful districts and discover a different side to Amsterdam.

Interactive map: View the interactive map and discover the city's hot spots and hidden gems.

 

Things you must see:

	Anne Frank House A story the world needs to hear.
	Van Gogh Museum The masterpieces, letters and history of Van Gogh.
	The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam The national museum with the world famous Night Watch of Rembrandt.
	Hermitage Amsterdam Russian art, history and culture in Amsterdam.
	The Heineken Experience Welcome to the World of Heineken.
	Canals of Amsterdam The best of the iconic canals of Amsterdam.

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Tourism-Eindhoven

Eindhoven is a youthful and promising city. It is a city where technology runs through people’s veins and is ingrained in their DNA. Eindhoven is the centre of digital technology, the so called “Brainport” of the Netherlands.

Eindhoven is located in the south of the Netherlands, just about one hundred kilometers from the Dutch capital Amsterdam. Here 200,000 inhabitants live and work in a lush, park-like city, which for over a hundred years has produced inventions that make the everyday lives of millions of people worldwide more comfortable. Eindhoven is the cradle of Philips and of dozens of other international high tech companies.

It is also the city where innovative DAF trucks roll off the assembly line every day and the place from where medical technology finds its way to countries all over the world. Eindhoven is home to first class sporting facilities for football (such as the Philips Stadium), for swimming (the National Swimming Center , which is named after multiple Olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband) and for indoor sports like volleyball, tennis, judo, and gymnastics.  (Indoor Sports Center Eindhoven).

Eindhoven is easily accessible by road, rail and air (Eindhoven Airport). Travelling around Eindhoven is easy by public transport, or of course by bike. The city is one of the leaders in Safe & Sustainable mobility.

Many technology professionals in Eindhoven have been educated at the highly reputed Eindhoven University of technology (TU/e).  For more information: www.eindhoven.eu

 

 

 

 

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