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...
Nijntje 60th anniversary
Did you know that Miffy ('Nijntje' in Dutch) is celebrating her 60th birthday today? Nijntje was created in 1955 when graphic artist Dick Bruna...
Flower parades in the Netherlands 2018
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Noordwijk to Haarlem via Keukenhof
The Flower Parade on Saturday 21 April spans a route of 40km from Noordwijk via Keukenhof to Haarlem. This...
Amsterdam Light Festival 2017-2018
Did you know that from 30 November 2017 until 21 January 2018 the Dutch capital illuminates for the annual Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a...
Mingle with monkeys at Apenheul
Did you know that Apenheul was the first primate park in the world where apes and monkeys can walk around freely and mingle with...
Teddy bears for childrens in distress
Did you know that many Dutch ambulances, fire trucks and police cars are supplied with a teddy bear to give to away in case...
Amsterdam’s first canal cruise dates back to 1621
Did you know that the first canal cruise in the history of Amsterdam took place in 1621? Queen Elisabeth Stuart was welcomed in a...
Efteling, the largest theme park in the Netherlands
Did you know that Efteling is not only the largest theme park in the Netherlands but also one of the oldest theme parks in...
Europe’s largest low peat wetland
Did you know that National Park Weerribben-Wieden is Europe's largest low peat wetland? The swampy area is a paradise for nature lovers, bird spotters...
Tulipani: Dutch farmer grows tulips in Italy
Did you know that Tulipani: Love, Honour and a Bicycle is a comedy drama about Gauke, a farmer from the Dutch province of Zeeland...