Traditions & Events
Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer 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...
Summer Carnival in Rotterdam
Did you know that the largest tropical party in Europe will take place this weekend in Rotterdam? Nearly 1 million visitors will go see...
Traditional New Year’s Eve snack
Did you know that 'oliebollen' are traditionally eaten by the Dutch on New Year's Eve? Oliebollen are fried dough balls, sometimes filled with raisins...
Hilarious carnival nicknames for Dutch cities and towns
Did you know that it is common in North Brabant that during carnival every single city and town takes on a nickname?
Some names are...
Serious Request 2017 in Apeldoorn
Did you know that popular radio deejays Domien Verschuuren, Angelique Houtveen and Sander Hoogendoorn are being locked up in a glass house studio in...
Serious Request 2011 in Leiden
Henk writes: "For the eight time the 3FM Serious Request 'Glazen Huis' takes place. Three DJ's are locked up by Gary Lightbody (Snowpatrol) in...
Serious Request 2013 in Leeuwarden
Did you know that tonight three popular radio deejays are being locked up in a glass house in Leeuwarden to collect money for charity?
The...
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,...
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...
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Amsterdam
Did you know that Saint Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of Amsterdam?