At the entrance of the house there was an area to check bags and inside there was a metal detector. The Dutch were not going to take any chances with security. Everyone entering the house also received a wristband. The house was well organized. An interactive information center, coat check, and kiosk distributing debit-like cards that were used as the currency of the house were located as soon as you passed through the metal detectors.

Further in was an ice skating rink flanked by food courts on both sides and a restaurant overlooking the rink. The ice skating rink attracted much attention and patrons were able to rent skates (orange of course) for three Euro. The rest of the house included a huge stage where live acts performed nightly and a large dance floor.

The atmosphere of the house was indescribable. The Dutch are really supportive of their teams and donned tons of orange apparel. Food was not too expensive and the Heineken was flowing. The live bands that played were great as they performed a mix of Dutch songs as well as classic American songs, but then threw in some songs Americans would cringe at when played at home. So at the next Olympics, find that lovely orange apparel and head over to the Holland House - guaranteed to be one of the hottest night life spots.

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