subject: Tulips, Windmills And Clogs [print this page] When you think of Holland you probably imagine either windmills, tulips or clogs.
It is not uncommon because these are the main symbols of the country. Windmills and tulips add a special image to the countrys landscape. If you want to experience the country at its best with blooming flowers the best time to visit will be from April to May. You will have a chance to visit Keukenhof one of the largest flower parks in the world. It is open only eight weeks a year but it manages to gather a huge number of people willing to see its beauty. Each year one theme is chosen and the park is designed accordingly. Each year it prepares surprises to its visitors.
Coming to Holland at this time you will have also a chance to catch a flower parade is you are a big fan of flowers. For the majority of people Keukenhof will be enough. A huge field of tulips of different colors is a real delight for the eye. For those of you who love camping there are camping sites nearby for you to enjoy your holiday.
Another great spot to enjoy typically Dutch landscape is to visit Zaanse Schans. Here are the six original windmills scattered along the coast of the river Zaan. Its green wooden houses and bridges across the canals make you feel the spirit of 18 century Holland. Its incredibly charming and can get even better if you decide to take a river cruise, because the view from water always gives you somewhat different impressions. After that you may enjoy the demonstrations of cheese making, clogs making and other interesting things. If you want to bring typically Dutch souvenirs here is a good place to shop and clogs are one of the most popular souvenirs to bring home.
Clogs are the wooden shoes which can be either painted or carved. They were very often used for feet protection couple of centuries ago. Now they are mainly souvenirs but there is also a national dance were clogs are the main part of the costume. To tell the truth it is not an easy task to clog. Even to walk in them you need to keep your back absolutely straight. They are recommended to kids to maintain their posture straight. These dances are really popular not only in the country but also outside it and even in the United States.
