For ten days in the first half of March, Europe’s largest art show displays an impressive array of art from Vermeer to Van Gough and many others.

Celebrations throughout the county take place on 30 April. The country comes alive with dancing, parades, live music, flea-market activity and people wearing orange.

On the second Saturday in May, nearly every working windmill in the country (more than 600) opens its doors to visitors. Look for the blue pennants.