Aalten/Wisch and Heemstede

2010 DUTCH (NL2) Summer Tour

Week 1: RC Aalten/Wisch: “Crossing Borders”

Canoeing at canal, Waterskiing, Castle”Huis Bergh” Dinxperlo, Border with Germany

You will spent the first week in the eastern part of Holland, in “de Achterhoek”, a region with forest, castles, rivers, beautiful little villages and some lakes for water recreation.

It is a part of our country where life is still at an easy pace, don’t worry, be happy, enjoy the friendly people and the beautiful surroundings and relax.

Our region is next to the German border and so there are many contacts here between Holland and Germany. That’s why we decided to make the theme of this stay: crossing borders.

You will discover the rural area by bike and by boat, by day and by night. There are many musea about the past and about culture, the German “Ruhrgebiet” is the EU cultural capital of 2010 and definitely worth a visit.

You will stay with two or three at host families in the region, all rotary members. There will be time for social interaction in the group and make new friends. There will be time to learn all about Dutch and something about German culture, way of live and traditions.

Week 2: RC Heemstede: ”Sail for Friendships”

Sail Amsterdam Anne Frank House Haarlem Canals Dutch Landscape

Between Amsterdam and the North Sea, Heemstede is situated. A friendly village at 15 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a lively Rotary Club. We look very much forward to host the Summer Tour in our beautiful and exciting area. A fantastic opportunity is Sail 2010 in Amsterdam that we will visit by boat. Other activities include visit to Anne Frank house in Amsterdam, the beach, sports, culture and nature. An extremely varied program is being set up that shall offer the wanted mix of inspiration, excitement and relaxation while allowing you all the opportunity to start and develop warm friendships. It comes together in the theme for our program: ”Sail for Friendships”. All activities are assisted by Rotary members or their family relations. Some evenings and overnight you will stay with Dutch families at their homes and have much opportunity to meet the Dutch culture and exchange your own culture. We will also give you the opportunity to meet young people from our region during sessions like Barbeque and other social events.

Dunes and Beaches near Heemstede Kite- & Windsurfing Old Castle Heemstede

Rotary Club Aalten/Wish and Rotary Club Heemstede look forward hosting you!

Arrivals/departures on Saturday : by air: Amsterdam Schiphol by bus or train: Utrecht CS