The cradle of the Dutch royal family is in Hesse: Wilhelm the Schweiger was born in Nassau-Dillenburg in 1533 as the progenitor of the Orange family. And that is not the only connection between the Dutch royal family and Germany as a travel destination. If you want to find out more about the close ties between the Princely House and Germany, you can find out more on the 2,500-kilometer Orange Route from The Hague via Potsdam, Dillenburg and back to the Dutch capital, and by the way Visit numerous palaces and castles along the way, visit imposing churches and monasteries, and enjoy splendid parks and gardens. The Dutch-German holiday route can also be explored on a bicycle in sections in proper style. Those interested can find information at
- www. oranierroute. de or - www. oranjeroute. nl.


oceanline, 2009-03-31