Delve into the country’s history with a trip to Anne Frank’s house, discover the system of Roman tunnels underneath the pretty town of Valkenburg or explore rejuvenated Rotterdam which was destroyed by Hitler’s Luftwaffe in WWII and rebuilt to create a colourful, contemporary skyline. With a wealth of fascinating sites to explore, educational trips to the Netherlands are perfect for teachers looking for an engaging trip abroad.
The legacies of Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Frans Hals, Hieronymus Bosch, Piet Mondrian and MC Escher hang on the walls of the Netherlands’ world-renowned museums, along with contemporary Dutch works.
Travelbound believe that truly educational travel experiences involve hands on interaction with the real culture of a country – culture meaning the daily activities, customs and way of life of a people, not just the historic attractions and scenic sites. See what lies beneath the surface through these unique and immersive experiences:
Visit the house where Anne Frank’s family hid from the Germans helps to put the notes from her diary into context. This is an important visit for young people as Anne herself was only 13 when she started to keep a diary and spent the rest of her life under Nazi rule
Before dinner the group can enjoy a 1 hour Canal cruise through Amsterdam.
As the largest museum in the Netherlands, Rijksmuseum is considered a true national treasure. Its exhibits include paintings from the Netherlands’ 17th-century Golden Age by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen. Rembrandt’s Night Watch is the museum’s centrepiece. You’ll also find works from the Middle Ages and the 18th and 19th Centuries, superb collections of silver and delftware ceramics, old doll’s houses and fantastic examples of Asian Art.
To get immersed in the culture, history and physical spaces of this wonderful city Walking or cycling tour, clog decorating or cheese-making workshops
Visit the international museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design with a collection comprising of modern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th century up to the 21st century.
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