Did you know that hundreds of the Dutch windmills and watermills open their doors to the public on the National Mill Days this Saturday 12 May and Sunday 13 May? Go on a tour with the miller and enjoy extra activities such as fairs and live demos.

12 and 13 May 2018: National Mill Days

08/05/2018

Flevoland

The longest continuous tulip route of the Netherlands

09/04/2018

Amsterdam

Open Tower Day in Amsterdam

19/03/2018

Free & Almost Free

Home Free & Almost Free

Boekenweekgeschenk: Buy a book and ride the train for free on 18 March 2018

Ride the train for free on Sunday 18 March 2018

Traffic & Transportation 17/03/2018

Did you know that on Sunday 18 March 2018 you can use the Dutch Book Week present ('Boekenweekgeschenk' in Dutch) as train ticket all...

The Flower Parade on Saturday 21 April spans a route of 40km from Noordwijk via Keukenhof to Haarlem. This is not the only flower parade in the Netherlands, but it is the only parade with floats that are decorated with bulb flowers like hyacinths, daffodils and of course tulips. The fragrant Flower Parade ('Bloemencorso' in Dutch) is scheduled to pass by Keukenhof around 15.40.

Flower Parade 21 April 2018 route and timetable

Bulb Region 18/02/2018

The Flower Parade on Saturday 21 April spans a route of 40km from Noordwijk via Keukenhof to Haarlem. This is not the only flower parade...

Did you know that these giant wellies were made on the occasion of the Floriade in 2012? The artwork called 'The boots of the hunter' can temporary be found on the Maasboulevard in Venlo.

Giant wellies in Venlo

Limburg 20/01/2018

Did you know that these giant wellies were made on the occasion of the Floriade in 2012? The artwork called 'The boots of the...

Did you know that the neo-Gothic fountain at Binnenhof in The Hague was originally designed for the World Exhibition in Amsterdam in 1883?

The remarkable story of the Binnenhof Fountain

The Hague & Scheveningen 13/01/2018

Did you know that the fountain at the Binnenhof in The Hague was originally designed for the World Exhibition in Amsterdam in 1883? Currently...

National Tulip Day! Did you know that you can pick a beautiful bouquet of tulips for free at Amsterdam's Dam Square on Saturday 20 January 2018?

National Tulip Day: pick tulips for free in Amsterdam

Tulips 06/01/2018

Did you know that you can pick a beautiful bouquet of tulips for free at Amsterdam's Dam Square on National Tulip Day Saturday 20...

Did you know that you can revive the 19th century of Charles Dickens this weekend in the city center of Deventer? On 16 and 17 December over 950 characters from Dickens' famous novels like Scrooge and Oliver Twist will reenact the romantic stories.

Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer 2017

Deventer 11/12/2017

Did you know that you can relive the 19th century of Charles Dickens this weekend at Bergkwartier in the city center of Deventer?In the...

Did you know that the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) in Amsterdam is one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam? Legend has it that couples who kiss passionately crossing under the Skinny Bridge will be in love forever.

Skinny Bridge: one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam

Amsterdam 27/11/2017

Did you know that the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) in Amsterdam is one of the most romantic spots in Amsterdam?Legend has it that couples...

Did you know that thousands of dare devils start the new year by plunging into an icy cold North Sea at Scheveningen at exactly midday on 1 January?

1 January 2018: New Year’s Day Dip in Scheveningen

Traditions & Events 20/11/2017

Did you know that thousands of dare devils start the new year by plunging into an icy cold North Sea at Scheveningen at exactly...

Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made as many as seven sketches of the Roosdonck windmill (built in 1884) in Nuenen while he lived there from 1883 to 1885? However, he refused to paint this windmill as he simply disliked new buildings.

Vincent van Gogh refused to paint windmill

Vincent van Gogh 16/11/2017

Did you know that Vincent van Gogh made as many as seven sketches of the Roosdonck windmill (built in 1884) in Nuenen while he...

Glow Festival in Eindhoven

Free & Almost Free 11/11/2017

Did you know that you can see creative luminous art, visual light shows and buildings illuminated artistically during the annual Glow Festival in Eindhoven?...