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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?

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...
Nijmegen

Via Gladiola in Nijmegen (International Four Day Marches)

Did you know that the participants of the Four Days Marches in Nijmegen receive a glorious entry on the last day near the finish?As...
Sail Den Helder

Sail 2017 Den Helder

Did you know that some of the world's most beautiful tall ships will moor in the port of Den Helder from today till Sunday...
Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival 2016-2017

Did you know that from tonight until 22 January 2017 the Dutch capital illuminates for the Amsterdam Light Festival? Take a canal boat along,...
Did you know that the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam hosts a two day chocolate festival on 24 and 25 February? Sample fine chocolate, discover new flavors and learn about the process from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.

Chocolate festival in the heart of Amsterdam

Did you know that the taste of chocolate varies depends on where the cocoa comes from, just like cheese and wine? You can learn...
Nijmegen

International Four Day Marches in Nijmegen

Did you know that the International Four Days Marches in Nijmegen is the largest marching event in the world?As of tomorrow 47,000 people from...
Tilburg Pink Monday

Pink Monday at Tilburg’s funfair

Did you know that Pink Monday at Tilburg's funfair is not only one of the biggest gay emancipation events in the Netherlands but also...
Dodenherdenking

Flags at half-mast on Remembrance Day

Did you know that Dutch flags fly at half mast today from 18.00 until sunset for Remembrance of the Dead?
Sinterklaas

Stuff a shoe at night for Sinterklaas

Did you know that when Sinterklaas is in the country, it is customary for kids to stuff a shoe with a drawing for the...
beschuit met muisjes

‘Beschuit met muisjes’ to celebrate the arrival of a baby

Did you know that when a baby is born in the Netherlands, family and friends are treated to 'beschuit met muisjes' (literally 'biscuit with...