Europe Feels at Huis Ten Bosch

Even from the train, Hotel Amsterdam dominates the Sasebo skyline of Huis Ten Bosch, a teaser of what’s to come.

Windmills in the distance. Heart fluttered and made an excited jump in my chest.

A walk down the flower road while marveling at the Netherlands’ most iconic structures.

Modeled from the 13th century old Dutch castle, Kasteel Nijenrode, this replica houses a teddy bear museum.

Teddy bear circus at the Teddy Bear Kingdom.

Just as Amsterdam is full of canals, Huis Ten Bosch also has a 6km canal that extends throughout the theme park.

These colorful umbrellas can surely cheer up even a gloomy rainy day.

Cobbled streets and Europe feels.

The giant chocolate bar hanging from the ceiling of Count Chocolate’s Mansion.

Flower Ice Cafe, a sub-zero cafe that either makes you leave your (very expensive) drink after a few sips, or make you down them in less than a minute.

Freezing flowers, trapped inside the cafe.

Make your drinks count. Choose the Passoa Orange or the Moscow Mule.

Pretty flowers at the square.

Narrow Dutch houses during dusk.

The Gyaman museum features artworks made of glass. Its main attraction is the 3.5 meters high chandelier.

Replica of the Dom Tower of Utretch, the highest church tower of the Netherlands.

Huis Ten Bosch from the observatory of Domtoren. Good thing that unlike its Dutch original, this tower has a lift!

Me, contemplating the pretty canal and the Domtoren.

The Rose Garden masquerading as a tulip garden at night.

The light and fountain canal has dazzling underwater illuminations and music-timed fountain shows. In the background, the White Ferris Wheel, a symbol of happiness.

The Palace Huis Ten Bosch, inspiration of the theme park.

Me, loving the umbrella street vibe.

Until next time, Huis Ten Bosch!