It looks like Blue Summer... and it is, but in Holland
When making a travel abroad with children the first objective to look for so that it is not a failure (or torture) is that they have fun , if we can add to that that they also learn something about culture and that they enrich themselves by observing how other people live, we can affirm that everyone will return home happier than they left.
The region of Brabant, located in the south of the Netherlands , is a good option to make a familiar trip : It is very easy to get around by bicycle, the favorite means of transport for the Dutch (and children), it has the largest amusement park in **Holland, Efteling **, and it is the place where two of the great painters lived: Bosch and Van Gogh , so the cultural quota is assured.
And never forget that the Dutch's favorite snack is french fries with mayonnaise a, another great incentive for the little ones.
SLEEP IN A HOUSE-BOAT
40 km from the airport, in Kempervennen , northeast of the nature reserve of Malpie , you can stay in boat houses located inside a natural lake. In this holiday site designed for families and located in the middle of nature you can practice all kinds of sports, from water skiing to zip lines. One of the children's favorite places is the mini farm with animals , where the little ones can feed them every morning.
DISCOVER THE CITY WHERE BOSCO WAS BORN AND LIVED
With an unpronounceable name, the town Hertogenbosch It is the place where Bosch lived all his life and from where he took his name. The children should not be scared because we are not going to beat them up "cultureta", upon arrival, it is best to take a boat ride through the medieval canals that surround and they cross underground the historical center.
Afterwards you can visit the Brabant Museum where, in addition to works by artists born in this area, they have very interesting temporary exhibitions. To eat, stop at Tof Keki , organic sandwiches and cakes in a place with a giant blackboard that will serve as entertainment for the little ones.
VISIT A FAIRY TALE AMUSEMENT PARK
Efteling It is the largest amusement park in the Netherlands, it was built in 1950 in a wooded area, and how could it be otherwise in this country, it is full of canals. There are rides for the whole family, wooden roller coasters, medieval shows with horses and birds of prey and a setting worthy of a movie set. A full-fledged plan for the whole family.
WHAT IF WE MAKE VAN GOGH'S PICTURES A REALITY?
Another irresistible plan for the little ones is rent some bikes and take a ride on two wheels . The Dutch use the bicycle to go to work, to do the shopping, to take the children to school, for everything!
There are bike lanes everywhere and it is a pleasure to drive them because in this country there are no hills . So to visit the town where Van Gogh began to paint, we recommend renting a bike and the first thing you should do is visit the **Interactive museum dedicated to the famous painter** where you will be informed of the route that can be taken visiting the churches and mills that he painted in the 19th century and that are still standing.
The day must end at ** De Water Molenvan Opwetten **, a mill-restaurant located on a river and surrounded by gardens with swings. You can even buy the flour that is still ground daily in its mill and visit it inside. One more fun for the kids.
After a stay in the Netherlands you will always come back with the feeling that much thought is given to children being cared for and happy , in museums they always have parallel activities in the exhibitions, it is difficult to find a restaurant or cafeteria that does not have a children's area with toys and varied entertainment, pedestrian cities and friendly for cycling, in short , something from which we could learn a lot in Spain.
Perfect for a snack overlooking the river