About Holland

The country with more bicycles than people and officially known as the Netherlands, Holland is bordered by Germany, Belgium and the North Sea. Holland is one of the most densely populated countries with some sixteen million inhabitants spread over forty one thousand square kilometres. With its famous cities, picturesque villages, tulips and windmills, Holland attracts many tourists. The rivers and canals covering the country also mean that the beach is never too far away either. Holland is well connected to the UK by ferry with crossings connecting the country with ports in the south east, east and north east of England. Ferry crossings from Holland to England are frequent, year round and operated by large ferries with cruise like facilities. Though the crossings are generally longer and more expensive than those connecting France with England, if you are in Holland or further east and have a final destination in the east of England, or anywhere north of London, travelling from Holland is likely to offer the most direct route.

About Norway

Norway is the westernmost country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe, comprising a mainland, the Svalbard archipelago to the north and the island of Jan Mayen to the west. A country of countless geological delights, Norway leaves even the most seasoned travellers speechless. Best of all, as one of the most sparsely populated countries in Europe, you may even get the deep fjords, vast ice fields, glistening glaciers and mesmerising displays of the Northern Lights all to yourself. Populating these beautiful landscapes are some of the most fascinating and varied animals on the continent; polar bears in Svalbard, Eurasian lynxes, arctic foxes and musk oxen are all common, so be sure to organise a wildlife watching tour. The capital, Oslo, stands on the south coast, boasting internationally acclaimed museums, excellent restaurants and happening nightclubs next to green open spaces and lush forests. It’s easy to reach Norway by ferry, with numerous port cities and ferry terminals all the way from Bergen on the southwest coast to Oslo in the southeast. Aside from the plentiful domestic routes, there are regular international ferry crossings from Scandinavia and northern Germany, too.