The two most important cities in Aruba are Oranjestad, the capital, and San Nicolás. Oranjestad is located on the south coast of Aruba. The name of the city is translated from Dutch as “orange city”. There are no oranges here, but the city itself is very colorful. All buildings in Oranjestad are made in the… Read More »
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. The city was founded on the banks of the Amstel River in 1275. The center of the city is Dam Square, on which stands the Royal Palace. Its building was built in 1648 and originally housed the municipality. In 1808, Napoleon wished to make this building his residence.… Read More »
Here you will find practical information in connection with trips to the Netherlands. Read e.g. about tips and price level. Language: Dutch Capital: Amsterdam Population: 17 million Religion: Roman Catholic Church, Protestantism Currency: Euro Surface: 41,500 km2 Worth knowing Time difference There is no time difference between Sweden and the Netherlands. Transport in the Netherlands… Read More »
The transport system is very well developed. The rail network covers (2016) 3,058 km, 76% of which are electrified. Around 330 million passengers are transported annually on the routes of the national railway N.V. Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The Betuwe route, opened in 2007, aims to improve freight transport between Rotterdam and Germany. A high-speed line between… Read More »