Amstelland Famous capital for it's canals, architecture and liberal culture, and the surrounding urban sprawl |
Gooi and Vecht Known as the Garden of Amsterdam with plenty of opportunities for cycling |
Kennemerland Dunes, beaches and national parks, as well as some historic towns |
Kop van Noord-Holland This area has a distinct culture and language known as "West Fries"; it is a historical area with the Zuiderzee Museum and VOC history |
Texel The largest of the West Frisian Islands, it is a popular seaside resort in the summer |
Waterland and Zaan Region Traditional Dutch villages, polders, clogs and windmills |