European Green Circuit - North-West of Germany – Netherlands – Brussels – Luxembourg

Epilogue:
This is in continuation with my previous blog about the various European circuits. This is the detailed view on the Green circuit where history and culture are mixed well with the modern method of living and natural beauty. Enjoy the Green Europe!!

Just to brief you again:

Green Circuit:

The Happening & Nature Loving Trip.

City Travels: Frankfurt – Bonn – Cologne –Amsterdam– Antwerp - Bruges – Luxembourg – Brussels

No. Of Days: 8 days, 7 Nights.

Highlight: Frankfurt and Brussels have major international and cheaper airlines. This is a combination of seaside, city, nature, mountains, culture, architecture, romantic scenery and happening environment.

Food: Carry water. For Vegans, one can survive on French fries in Belgium else carry your own bread. MacDonalds and Starbucks are available in all the cities so cheap and easy way to surviveJ.

North-West Germany:

Cologne, Bonn & Frankfurt are one of the big cities of Germany. They are not only business hub but also leads the educational sector. They have amalgamation of the old and new architectures as well as cultures. Enjoy this cities across River Rhine which is one of the biggest river of Germany.

Suggestion:: Travel to Frankfurt Main Hbf (Main Railway station) visit travel desk and get the information about the city and travel options. It would be same for Bonn and Cologne. Download the travel maps from google to enjoy your walk at nearby places. Bonn would be one day trip to see overview and so is Cologne if you plan properly. 1 day and 1 night and Cologne. 1 day at Frankfurt. ½ day or skip Bonn if you want.

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Cologne.

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Frankfurt:

Netherlands:

I don’t know any bachelor in the world who does not know Amsterdam. Being Indian, I call it Goa of Europe. Beautiful Canals, happening streets and of course Windmills & cycles are the highlights of Netherlands. Zaandam which is an hour away from the Amsterdam is famous for cheese market, flower market and windmills. You can see the old traditional markets and methods of business in Zaandam. Amsterdam has wonderful streets, canal cruise, art gallery, breweries and museum. Night life is must to enjoy in Amsterdam.

Suggestion:: Travel to Amsterdam Hbf (Main Railway station) visit travel desk and get the information about the city and travel options. 2 days and 1 day at Netherland to enjoy Amsterdam and Zaandam.

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 Amsterdam:

Belgium - Luxembourg:

Brussel is the business hub for Europe which has the most integrated and diverse population. It is a country blessed with modern architecture and ancient monuments. Preserved with old cultural habits and textile, art and jewelry craftsmanship. Bruges is a town which is around 1hr by train from Brussels. It is also known as the mini Venice of Europe. Romantic canals lead to a wonderful sweet town. Once can shop traditional handmade soaps, paintings, art work, embroideries etc. enjoying the wonderful food around the streets. If you have a little more than 4 hours, do visit Zeebrugge which is an amazing sea cost of Belgium. Antwerp is the Diamond hub of the world. Major diamond selling is done @ Antwerp. If you are jewelry fan, do not miss visiting Antwerp.

Luxembourg on other hand is a small country and would interest the trek loving people. There are several cycling and walking treks arranged in Luxembourg of which one can get knowledge on internet.

Suggestion:: Travel to Brussel Central Hbf (Main Railway station) visit travel desk and get the information about the city and travel options. Bruges and Antwerp are small towns which you can completely see whilst walking. I would suggest a day trip to Antwerp. 1 Night and 1 Day at Bruggee and 1 Night and 1 day and Brussels J that would be enough. You can skip Luxembourg if you are not much of Trek freak or else skip Antwerp, all your choice.

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Brussels:

Bruggee:

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