Sail Harlingen will be held from July 3 to July 6, 2026. At previous editions in 2022, 2018, and 2014, the event attracted around 300.000 visitors to Harlingen. More info can be found at: www.harlingensail.com The Tall Ships Races...
The Dutch municipal council elections in 2026 are regular municipal council elections that – in the greater part of the Netherlands – will be held on March 18, 2026. Exceptions apply in connection with municipal reorganization and due to the special status of constituent parts of the Kingdom. Are you...
In the new MAX program *Vuurtorenverhalen* (Lighthouse Stories), Kefah Allush visits eight lighthouses along the Dutch coast. He investigates how it is possible that these lighthouses survived wars, storms, and digitalization, and why these buildings still have a right to exist. He also meets...
When you see the advertisements and the decorations on the streets and in the shops, the emphasis is on Christmas and not on the Sinterklaas celebration. Do you still celebrate Sinterklaas with your (grand)children or have you already put up the Christmas tree...
The book markets in Dordrecht, Deventer, and Tilburg are well-attended. However, it was a pity that rain spoiled the Dordrecht book market last Sunday, July 6. Rain and books do not mix, and the organizers had to...
The summer holidays have already started in parts of the Netherlands. Other regions start at the end of this week. What could be better than having the holiday period coincide with a number of major events? And you don't have to travel far. No flying holidays...
The weather is beautiful. Hopefully little wind, as that is the enemy of the approximately 75 ceramists from all over the world. Delft is organizing this important event for the fourth time. When you are finished with the ceramics, then there is...
There is much to tell about the NATO summit. I notice it myself when I am in The Hague. Police everywhere and many roadblocks. Especially at the more expensive hotels like the Hilton. Some shops are closed because the customers (civil servants) are not allowed...
In 2025, The Hague will host the NATO summit. It will take place on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25 at the World Forum. The Hague has been a city of peace and justice for 125 years. That is why the NATO summit suits The Hague....
This year, Enschede is celebrating its 700th anniversary. Does that mean Enschede has existed for exactly 700 years? No, the history of Enschede dates back to the Middle Ages. We are celebrating the fact that Enschede was granted city rights in 1325, a huge milestone. In the past 700 years...
Cycle from bank to bank, hop on the ferry, and explore the most beautiful spots in Brabant, Gelderland, and Limburg. During the Ferry Days on May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, you will cycle along no less than 160 km of Maas riverbank, from the Land...
's-Graveland is a village in the municipality of Wijdemeren in the province of North Holland. The village is located approximately 5 km west of Hilversum and east of Kortenhoef. Part of the village has been a protected village landscape since 1986. The...
In 2024 and 2025, we commemorate 80 years of freedom. Activities are taking place throughout the Netherlands to celebrate and commemorate 80 years of freedom. On the website Vrijheid.nl, you will find an overview of the commemorations and celebrations taking place in this...
During the Easter weekend, forts, bunkers, fortifications, air raid shelters, and defensive lines open their doors to the public during the 'Weekend of Defence Heritage'. This event not only offers a unique opportunity to explore our military past but also invites you to...
In 2025, it will be one hundred years since the first TT was run on Drenthe (sand) roads. A unique anniversary that is being marked in a fitting manner. That the TT is deeply rooted in society is evident from the...
Together with my wife, I went cycling in the Veluwezoom. We stayed in the charming village of Ellecom and cycled to Dieren, Doesburg, and the village of De Steeg. I don't exactly consider 'De Steeg' a name for a village,...
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