Top Things to do in South Holland Province
Top Restaurants in South Holland Province
Top 5 Educational sites in South Holland Province, The Netherlands
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. Riga ranch
2. World Heritage Kinderdijk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,973 reviews
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!
3. Miniworld Rotterdam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Miniworld Rotterdam offers you a unique way to explore the city of Rotterdam, her stories, her history, her architecture and absorbing maritime tradition, all in a bird’s eye view. Rotterdam is the place to be. The story of this inspiring city, the 1940 bombardment and subsequent reconstruction, the drive to innovate, to shape their city, that locals still have today; all make Rotterdam a fascinating place to visit. Here everything seems possible. Over the past ten years Miniworld has received several public awards. Come visit and experience over 600 m2 of this large and breathtaking miniature world, close to Rotterdam Central Station. Not only can you explore the City of Rotterdam, you can also explore vast rural Dutch landscapes filled with windmills and typical Dutch villages. A Whole World Awaits You... In Miniworld Rotterdam a day lasts 24 minutes. When night falls, thousands of tiny lights sparkle in the dark.
Reviewed By robertrC5154UL - Skipton, United Kingdom
This place is amazing. The time, expense, effort and expertise that has gone into recreating much of Rotterdam and surrounding areas is unbelievable. Prices were reasonable and we spent over two hours looking at the displays. They are now building a miniature Great Britain, so you can see how much work goes into model making. Can't recommend highly enough.
4. Molen De Vlieger
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Windmill De Vlieger is a poldermill built in 1621 to drain the Veen- en Binckhorstpolder. Its scoopwheel of more than 5 meters can drain the water from the polder up to a height of 1 meter. The mill is still fully operational and runs regularly. It has been transformed into a museum. The living room on the groundfloor still looks as in 1900. From the landing on the first floot one can see how the large vertical axle transfers the motion of the wings to the scoopwheel. On the second floor different operating models of several mill types can be seen.
5. Einstein's Sink
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Einstein's Sink is a nearly 100 year old sink which was taken from the old physics building and installed in its current location in the 90's. This sink was used by many famous scientists, most notably Albert Einstein. The sink is installed in the De Sitterroom of the Oort building, this is a physics classroom and hence not always open for visitors. Ask to see it at the reception.
Reviewed By lonewolf44 - Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
This sink has had quite a history. It's been saved from destruction twice, and been moved from its original location. And Einstein washed his hands in it, on one of his many visits to Leiden, as did lots of other prominent physicists, whose signatures you can find on a special wall display outside. The sink is in the Institute of Physics in the Bio Science Park. It's on the way to CORPUS. Go in to the Institute through its main entrance. Immediately to your left is the lecture theatre with the wall of physicists' signatures outside. Go in to the lecture theatre. The sink is tucked way in the back right corner. Make sure you wash your hands!
