South Holland
Japanse Garden: Autumn splendor in The Hague
Did you know that given its extreme fragility, the magnificent Japanese Garden in The Hague is only open a few weeks in spring and...
Prinsjesdag & the King’s Speech
Did you know that every year on the third Tuesday of September is Prinsjesdag (Budget Day) in the Netherlands?
This is an important ceremonial day...
The highest classic windmill in the world
Did you know that windmill De Noord in Schiedam is the highest classic windmill (33.3m) in the world?
Today De Noord houses a restaurant but...
Pastry from Dordrecht: Appelmarijn
Did you know that the typical Dordrecht pastry appelmarijn is named after the local baker's daughter Marijn?
Appelmarijn is made of puff pastry filled with...
Stroopwafel Day in Gouda
Did you know that today is all about 'stroopwafels' in Gouda?
Come to Gouda and enjoy free stroopwafels, take part in stroopwafel games, eat stroopwafel...
Tong Tong Fair: the world’s largest Eurasian fair
Did you know that the Tong Tong Fair is the largest Eurasian fair in the world? The event is held at Malieveld near The...
Commemoration WWII in Rotterdam
Did you know that each year on 14 May Rotterdam commemorates the bombings of the city during WWII?
On 14 May 1940 the historical inner...
Reenactment of the Eighty Year War
Did you know that each year on 1 April the people of Brielle reenact the capture of the fortification from the Spanish troops during...
Euromast in Rotterdam
Did you know that from the Euromast in Rotterdam you can not only see The Hague's skyline (20km away) but on clear days you...
Fairytale Gouda
Did you know that Gouda turns into a fairytale city tomorrow when the medieval town hall is illuminated by candles and the Christmas tree...