Nature & Outdoors
New Year’s Dip in Scheveningen
Did you know that thousands of dare devils start the new year by plunging into an icy cold North Sea at Scheveningen today at...
Oerol: 10-day cultural festival on Terschelling
Did you know that each year in June the island of Terschelling is transformed into a unique natural stage for theatre, dance, art and...
Stayokay Dordrecht: a great night’s sleep in freshwater tidal wetlands
The recently renovated Stayokay Dordrecht is located on the outskirts of the oldest city of the Netherlands, and on the edge of The Biesbosch...
Island hopping in the Netherlands
Did you know that you can go island hopping in the Netherlands? From May to September all 5 Dutch islands of the Wadden Sea...
Walking through muddy ditches for fun
Did you know that none of the 1000 walkers of the 'braggeltocht' will cross the finish line with clean clothes?These participants walk through muddy...
Wolves return to the Netherlands
Did you know that the very first wolf in the Netherlands in over a century has been spotted several times during this sunny weekend?The...
The magical properties of fever trees
Did you know that the illness will disappear if you hang a piece of clothing from someone who is ill is on a 'koortsboom'...
National Parks in the Netherlands
Did you know there are 20 National Parks in the Netherlands? These parks show the great diversity of Dutch nature (from sand dunes to...
Wild boars introduced back by Prince Hendrik
Did you know that the wild boar was officially declared extinct in the Netherlands in 1826 until Prince Hendrik introduced them back into a...
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...