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77 things to do in The Netherlands
Dutch Countryside & Windmills
Explore the scenic rural surroundings around Amsterdam: its windmill villages, fishing harbours, and local family farms
Red Light District
Marijuana, prostitutes, erotic shops, and even theatres—the place is able to satisfy any unspoken desires or mere curiosity. And though most think so, the district is not only about sex and stuff
Awakenings Festival
Searching for a power-packed European techno event? Here you go!
North Sea Jazz Festival
Another biggie on European summer circuit is the North Sea Jazz Festival in the port city of Rotterdam
Sailing and Cruising Season
The Netherlands are made for sailing! Sail the beautiful rivers and channels to admire this beautiful country
Cranberries at Terschelling and Vlieland
The island of cranberries is a true cranberry lovers destination now!
King’s Day (Koningsdag)
Carnival, dancing, singing and as much fun as you can ever imagine take place on the King's day (Dutch: Koningsdag), known before 2013 as Queensday, throughout the Netherlands
Tulip Season
These spring flowers transform the Netherlands into a large colourful carpet
Ice Sculpture Festival in Zwolle
Around 250,000 kilos of ice is yearly used to turn Zwolle's city centre into a majestic winter wonderland
Easter Fires
One of the most spectacular celebrations of Easter happens in the Netherlands!
Scheveningen New Year’s Dive—Nieuwjaarsduik
A typical Dutch tradition with a chilly turn!
Zeeland Mussels
Zeeland is famous for two things - lobsters and mussels. Now is the time for mussels!
Hollandse Nieuwe Herring
Not every herring can be called Hollandse Nieuwe. Check the reason why this one gets the special name!
Bloemencorso Bollenstreek
Spring brings lots of colors to Holland and is celebrated with the annual flower parade
Dutch Carnival—Vastelaovend
Even though Carnival is more of a southern tradition, it's being widely celebrated in Catholic provinces of the Netherlands
Alkmaar Cheese Market
No country is as famous with its cheese as the Netherlands is! Don't miss your chance to try out all the different cheeses available regionally in one place now
Deer at Zandvoort aan Zee
Visit National Park Zuid-Kennemerland now to witness some macho behaviour of deers
Skûtsjesilen Championships
The championship of the typical Frisian ships is a highlight of the region
Flag Day Scheveningen
More of a national day it is a celebration of all things Dutch, including the "new" herring!
Orchids at Lauwersmeer
Lauwersmeer park is a beautiful area at any time, but when the orchids bloom it turns into magic
Rollende Keukens (Rolling Kitchens)
Enjoy the best meals from trucks in the middle of the city
Birdwatching at Lauwersmeer
Lauswersmer National Park is one of the top birdwatching destinations in Europe!
The Four Days Marches Nijmegen
The greatest walking event in the world attracts crowds of 40,000 people to Nijmegen
Magical Maastricht Christmas Market
The city of Maastricht is famous for its beautiful Christmas market and holiday lights
Relief of Leiden
The commemoration of the defeat of the Spanish siege in 1574 makes up a special celebration in Leiden
Keukenhof (Garden of Europe)
Witness seven million flowers blooming around you!
Venison
With the grand opening of hunting season, all meat lovers prepare their forks and knives!
Open Garden Days of Amsterdam
A unique yearly event opens the hidden gardens of Amsterdam
Eastern Scheldt Lobster
The pride of Zeeland province, this lobster is like no other!
Football Orange Fever
The Dutch are crazy about two things: football and orange colour
Gay Pride Canal Parade
One of the most colourful and fun festivals on the canals of Amsterdam
Sinterklaаs
One of the most beloved traditional characters of the Christmas season in the Netherlands
Dunes at Texel
The natural phenomenon of continuous sand drifting dunes at Texel National Park is a site for everyone to enjoy
Amsterdam Dance Event
One of the biggest dancing events in Europe attracts 350,000 visitors from around the world yearly
Amsterdam Light Festival
Everything is illuminated around you. This is a period of Amsterdam beautifully transforming into a city from a fairy tale
Gouda by Candlelight
The city of Gouda is not only famous for cheese, but also for its annual Christmas candle event
Smoked Eel
Once a staple food, gerookte paling now became a delicacy and a must try
National Tulip Day
There can be no excuse to miss the National Day of one of the Dutch symbols—the tulip
Tulp Festival (Amsterdam Tulip Festival)
Discover the most beautiful tulips during an amazingly bright event
TCS Amsterdam Marathon
A running event as a great occasion to visit the capital of Netherlands
Surfana Festival
The best weekend for all surf-minded people spiced up with music, food, and arts
Redhead Days (Roodharigendag)
A celebration of everything about ginger hair and redheads
Sinterklaas Arrival Parade in Amsterdam
Meet Dutch Santa Claus and his vigorous helpers
Christmas Markets in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Christmas markets are about to impress you with the variety of festive stalls and dazzling lights
Amsterdam New Year's Eve (Oud en Nieuw)
The party capital of the Netherlands is a perfect place for a New Year bash
Friese Ballonfeesten
Enjoy one of the Netherland's biggest balloon festivals in Joure, the Balloon City
Balloon Fiesta Barneveld
A popular summer ballooning event in the Dutch province of Gelderland
Cherry Blossom
Amsterdam is just as good at cherry blossoms as it is at tulip festivals
Valkenburg Christmas Markets
Feel the genuine spirit of the holidays in the prime Christmas town of the Netherlands
Lomanstraat Street
Don't hesitate to visit one of the most scenic streets in the world
Breda Jazz Festival
A long-lasting Ascension weekend tradition, drawing hundreds of thousands to the heart of Breda
Amsterdam Wine Festival
Blending tradition and novelty, the festival celebrates timeless flavors of wine
Amsterdam Music Festival
Dance till dawn with the biggest names in electronic music at the Amsterdam Music Festival