St Martin’s Day
Did you know this week in some parts of the Netherlands processions take place for St Martin's Day on 11 November? Children walk down...
Treading the dew on Ascension Day
Did you know that today on Ascension Day it is a tradition to get up very early to make a bicycle tour? This is...
The fastest, highest and longest roller coaster in the Benelux
Did you know that the fastest, highest and longest roller coaster in the Benelux can be found at Walibi Holland theme park in Flevoland?
The...
Space Expo in Noordwijk
Did you know that you can see what it was like for the first men on the moon at Space Expo in Noordwijk? Space...
Vlaggetjesdag in Urk
Did you know that coming Saturday is 'Vlaggetjesdag' (Flag Day) in Urk? The fishing village in Flevoland celebrates the arrival of the first harvest...
Saint Nicholas & Santa Claus
Did you know that the figure of Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children? Back in the 4th century...
Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam
Since 1971 Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam has been home to many wax statues of movie stars, world leaders, musicians, sport heros, royals and of...
Muiderslot: one of the most important fortresses of Amsterdam
Did you know that the Muiderslot used to be one of the most important fortresses of Amsterdam? The castle was built around 1285 and...
Dolphin born at Dolfinarium Harderwijk
Did you know that dolphin Liya gave birth to her first child at Dolfinarium Harderwijk yesterday? As soon as the newborn's gender is determined,...
Seal Rehabilitation Center in Pieterburen
Did you know that the village of Pieterburen is famous for its Seal Rehabilitation Center? Since 1971 Lenie van 't Hart and her crew...