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• Act like a local (1)

  
  Here are some helpful hints and guidelines about local habits and behaviour. Some apply to the Netherlands in general and the province Brabant while others are truly typical of 's-Hertogenbosch....

• Orphaned Bikes

  
  The Netherlands is the only country in the world where there are more bikes (18 million) than inhabitants (16....

• A pat on the back

  
  Local ’s-Hertogenbosch entrepreneurs have given the city council a pat on the back. Apparently they have heaped praise on the city for its responsible approach to traffic management and parking, communication and the ease with which it grants permits....

• Beetle

  
  The Volkswagen Beetle is the most popular 'old timer' in the Netherlands. This German-produced car's popularity is probably due to the fact that for many Dutch it was their first private vehicle....

• Zoos v. Museums

  
  The Dutch people have chosen De Efteling as their favourite attraction for a day out. Apparently, people from all strata of society appreciate the diversity of this amusement park in Kaatsheuvel (near Tilburg)....

• Sticks and stones

  
  In other countries, the mere mumbling of swear words like 'klootzakken', 'kankerlijers', 'losers' and 'sukkels' (which are all impossible to translate) to a police officer would be sufficient for at least a night in jail....

• Dialling God directly

  
  Hundreds of beautiful sculptures can be found on St. John’s Cathedral depicting all sorts of heavenly or hellish scenes....

• Shhhh! The Dutch are Listening!

  
  Last year 26,000 ‘suspicious phone calls’ were monitored by the police in the Netherlands....

• Windmills

  
  Windmills have been a part of Den Bosch's landscape for over six centuries. Unfortunately, this glorious age came to an end with the demolition of its last remaining windmill in 1939....

• Bossche Koek: A Well-kept Secret

  
  Already five centuries ago, painter Jeroen Bosch had access to a rich cake locally known as Bossche Koek....

• Hot Air Ballooning in Holland

  
  Weary from a crowded Ryanair flight to Weeze that put one in mind of a budget bus ride to a cheap casino in Vegas, we finally arrived at our friend’s hostel ready for a day of rest and relaxation in the countryside far away from any city or traffic noise....

• Bicycle Museum

  
  A number of prominent cycling enthusiasts are working hard behind the scenes to set up a bicycle museum in ’s-Hertogenbosch....

• Bavaria Beer Tour

  
  In the Middle Ages there were dozens of breweries in 's-Hertogenbosch alone. This was a time when  safe drinking water wasn't available....