Benelux countries represent the Western European Union, which includes the following kingdoms: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. It is located between Germany and France. The name was formed from the syllables with which each country begins. At first it was used only to designate an economic union, but later it acquired a more general meaning. Its area is 74,640 km 2 , and its population is about 27.5 million people.
Popular tourist center
It is unlikely that anyone will be able to remain indifferent after seeing at least once the sights of the Benelux countries. The beauty of Belgian lace and special chocolate pralines, mills and cheese, Dutch tulips and canals, historical sights, towers and ancient walls will be remembered for a long time. Although the community includes small countries, they are quite proud. Their motto was the saying: "Sound and light, water and wind - they will not be held back by the borders."
The fate of the Benelux
In fact, this union has quite a few fans. However, he is still far from the glories of Germany, Italy or France, which are located next door. Many come here to visit the smallest country in the world for the first time. Visitors who simply choose a combined tour also get here. So Benelux countries are, as a rule, an “appendage” to some kind of excursion program or an adventure for sophisticated tourists. However, all these countries are worthy of attention, and today more and more visitors come here to enjoy their beauty.
Luxembourg. Welcome
This country, part of the Benelux, has an excellent excursion program.
Here, of course, noisy tourists in shirts and shorts are not crowding, but there is a great opportunity to have a great rest and fully enjoy the beauty of the Gothic castle, breathe in the aroma of summer oak groves and see the rays of light that penetrate through the dormer windows. Housing prices here, as elsewhere, are quite high. But then you can take a break from all kinds of election campaigns and crises that are teeming with huge cities today, and at the same time have a great time enjoying excellent service and various benefits of civilization! You can bring a lot of souvenirs with you, which will remind you of a wonderful vacation.
Belgium. Lovely Brugge
It is worth noting that from here you can bring, first of all, beautiful varietal tulips. There is also a huge variety of cheese, which you will certainly want to take with you. Cozy shoes and wooden clogs will interest many. And the tapestries and Brussels lace will not leave indifferent women. Men will definitely appreciate the aromatic beer. In terms of spiritual food, the Benelux countries invite their tourists to visit amazing monasteries, museums, futuristic buildings with elegant columns and lancet arches, colorful houses that are comfortably hidden under colorful roofs. It seems that this is where happiness lives.
Event tourism
As a rule, tourists rarely choose the Benelux country for holidays. Tours are acquired by students during the winter and summer holidays. Sometimes couples and even newlyweds come here. In the spring, many seek to visit Holland. A large number of festivals and exhibitions take place here. Especially nice at this time of year to walk in the parks, where you can see a large number of beautiful flowers. At the end of summer, tourists come to see a huge carpet of flowers in the main square in Belgium. In the fall people come here to various seminars and trainings. Winter is a great opportunity to attend New Year's sales and visit Christmas markets. Sellers put on costumes of various heroes and sell all kinds of New Year's souvenirs. In the middle of spring in Holland there is a fur festival in honor of the Queen's birthday. People put on orange clothes, decorate the street with garlands, balls, ribbons and flags. Inflatable crowns are especially popular at this time. Everywhere you can see portraits of the queen and national flags. In spring, a wonderful festival of ice sculptures takes place in Belgium, which attracts many tourists here.
Resorts to visit
Benelux countries, like any other, have places that must be visited. In Belgium, tourists are advised to visit the sea resort Blankenberge. There is a huge aquarium where you can see about 70 species of marine life. In addition, a sand sculpture festival, a flower parade and a carnival are held here every year. Women must visit the city of Spa. There are many mineral springs that provide invaluable health benefits. In the Netherlands, the resort of Scheveningen is quite popular. Here is a very beautiful and comfortable beach. The hotel, which is located right on the beach, resembles a real castle, where you can feel like a member of the royal family. In Luxembourg, small colorful villages, town halls, medieval castles and cathedrals are of particular interest. The wine festival attracts tourists every year. However, basically such a program becomes part of a combined tour.
Advantages and disadvantages of tours in Benelux
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg offer very loyal conditions when opening a visa. But still, certain difficulties exist. To visit Belgium, it’s quite difficult to draw up documents. Usually they go there on a business trip. A visa is valid for a 5-day visa, and a week for a bus. Today, many tourists are already bored with holidays in Egypt and Turkey. Therefore, they strive to feel something new. Some go to the North Sea, especially since today it is quite convenient to travel here, and the possibilities of air travel are constantly expanding. And those people who have been here at least once come back again to study all the sights in more detail and to fully enjoy their beauty. Some are sure that even ten such trips are not enough for this.