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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