6. There should be no communication problems since most locals speak German and English. 7. The Netherlands is a country with a low crime level, but tourists should still not forget about basic precautions. There can be pickpockets and thieves, especially in big cities, and Zwolle is one of them. 8. The bicycle is the most popular means of transport in the city. It is comfortable to explore all major …
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Travelers wishing to test their ability to solve puzzles will find it interesting to try to get out of a locked room in 60 minutes. For that purpose, consider booking a popular escape quest, The Great Escape. It is widely recognized as the best escape quest in Zwolle and neighborhoods. VR Experience Zwolle is a fantastic place for everyone who likes virtual reality. Fans of bowling will also not be disappointed - …
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In Zwolle, vacationers can easily combine the useful with the pleasant – they can watch amazing theatrical open-air performances and enjoy a memorable holiday in the city. For this purpose, consider visiting the city at the beginning of June as this is the time for Zwolle Unlimited. Every year, the event has a new theme, and all performers must correspond to it. This is the time when attendees have a unique …
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There are some excellent designer shops in the city, among which Atelier Bijzonder-Heden stands out. Ladies will surely be attracted by a variety of designer handbags, sewn by individual sketches. Yet, they sell lots of extraordinary home decorations. You can choose a wonderful designer hallway mat or an original hand-painted vase, as well as very beautiful porcelain goods. This store will be of interest to budget …
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The main cultural institution of Zwolle is the Historical Museum. Its collection of exhibits is very diverse and interesting. The most unusual exhibit is the reconstructed kitchen of the 18th century. It is equipped in this museum with a real printing workshop. The museum has several rooms. One of them decorated in the Renaissance style and used to store unique artifacts. The neighborhood of the old town is …
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Besides an exhibition of ice sculptures, which is, without a doubt, the main event of the festival, there are many different master classes and competitions, music performances and fair trades. In winter, there are always many guests in Zwolle. They come to admire the beautiful ice village and take photos with the most gorgeous ice sculptures. Moreover, there are special playgrounds for children where they can play …
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Netherlands - moving around the country
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To travel around the city and the suburbs, tourists are recommended to choose buses, trams, and trolleybuses. Almost all cities have night transport. Absolutely all cities are divided into certain transport zones, and this should be taken into account when buying a ticket. It is much more profitable to buy reusable tickets that offer unlimited number of rides within the prepaid travel zone. Travelers can buy a ticket at any kiosk or directly from the driver. In Amsterdam, 4 lines of the subway and several ferry lines are available in addition to the above mentioned public transport. Water transport is no longer focused on transportation, but on tours, so the cost of tickets is much higher.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Netherlands
Every year on November 20-24, there is a traditional cannabis festival in Amsterdam. During the festival, coffeeshops compete in different categories. They reveal the best varieties of marijuana, hashish, the best beer or cupcakes based on marijuana. The quality is accessed by judges. Anyone can be a judge for just 200 euros. Jury members personally taste all the proposed options and, based on personal feelings, endure the verdict. Common visitors can taste different food or drinks with cannabis, buy clothes made of hemp, as well as aromatic oils or accessories for smoking.
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