Several years ago, the popular festival adopted one more good tradition. Before the opening of the event, skilled masters create a whole ice hotel. Everyone is welcome to book a room in the ice hotel, but guests need to keep in mind that the conditions are quite specific. For example, the constant temperature in all rooms is -10C. Such a low temperature is important to protect the ice hotel from melting. Rooms at …
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Zwolle is famous not only for its amazing medieval sights, but also for its rich cultural life. Every year, an interesting gastronomic festival is held here, and in winter, the traditional Ice Sculpture Festival. The city is joined by craftsmen from all countries to cut out shapeless pieces of ice unique sculptures and submit them to the court of a strict jury. In addition to luxurious sculptures, a real ice hotel …
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Coffee drinkers should come by Curly Coffee store, that sells the best varieties of coffee from around the world. The owner of this store is a true professional of his craft. He knows everything about coffee varieties. You can buy any whole bean coffee. For customers, beans can be ground. Yet, they have all kinds of coffee making accessories. In Zwolle, there are wonderful historical bakeries, which are also worth …
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11. Smoking in public areas is prohibited. 12. Despite the fact that locals are tolerant people, they usually prefer to wear casual clothes (smart casual is the ideal style), while too bright and extravagant clothes may cause misunderstanding. 13. The last but not the least – the total in a bar or restaurant is divided between all people present at the table. Everyone pays for their own food and drinks. …
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Zwolle also has much to offer to its guests in terms of nighttime entertainment. In order to test your luck and try gambling, consider visiting Jack's Casino. Tourists interested in enjoying a good dinner and fabulous panoramic views at the same time will be excited to visit Het Engelse Werk. This restaurant has a charming location close to IJssel Lake. There is a park not far away that is perfect for a stroll or a …
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At the end of May, the city hosts Lentemarkt/Braderie Zwolle Zuid. This is a popular fair trade, during which visitors have a chance to buy truly unique items. Besides that, visitors may be interested in numerous master classes. There are also exciting events for children – including theatrical, dancing, and music performances. People, who love dancing, will be simply in love with Dance 4 Liberation Festival. As …
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Climate in Netherlands and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Chilly summer gradually turns into a cloudy and rainy autumn. There are literally no sunny days. The Netherlands is enveloped by dampness, dullness, and fog. The average temperature drops to 14C. However, the landscapes at this time of year are simply delicious. The winter in Holland is wet too. The temperature rarely falls below zero. For local residents, frost is a real holiday, which can be waited for years. The average temperature in winter is in the range of 3 to 6 degrees Celsius. Humidity of the air at the coast reaches 88 percent. Despite the rainy weather, tourists often choose Amsterdam for New Year's and Christmas holidays. Excessively wet and rainy weather in the Netherlands is not an excuse to refuse to visit this wonderful country. After all, each season opens a lot of opportunities, from enjoying the aromas of flowering fields, to studying ancient monuments of architecture.
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Atmosphere of Netherlands: religion and languages
Most of the modern population of the Netherlands has Celtic or Germanic roots. In the Netherlands, two languages are officially recognized. These are Dutch and Frisian. The first language is a mix of traditional German and English. The second, as a rule, is used only by the native inhabitants of Friesland. In different provinces of the Netherlands, they speak unique local dialects related to the Flemish and Brabant norms of language. During the informal communication, a similar language is usually used. Every inhabitant of the country knows the state language and speaks it fluently. Travelers often face the problem of a language barrier. In small towns, it is particularly acute. At the popular tourist destinations, many have mastered English, and you may have a guided tour in tourist-friendly languages.
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