Holland firms open for business

Many firms in Holland are open to visitors, allowing you to see centres of Dutch industry first-hand.

From cheese-manufacturing to flower growing to clog-making, Holland's produce is wide ranging and there is something for everyone to see.

A dairy and cheese producer with their own cattle, Kaasboerderij Pitteperk, located in Koudekerke, offers guided tours and demonstrations held in English. It even has its own campsite and guesthouse.

Flower and plant grower Bloemenveiling Aalsmeer also provides guided tours in English as well as audio-visual presentations in English and explanatory leaflets on offer. The producer also has a café/restaurant, a shop and a coffee corner.

And De Klompenboer in Amsterdam is a clog factory with free demonstrations in English.

According to figures provided by the American security services, the main industries in Holland are food processing, petroleum refining, electrical machinery and chemicals.

Holland is easily accessible on a driving holiday with P&O ferries