Traditions & Events

Did you know that the famous Dutch painter Jan Steen already shows 'kruidnoten' (ginger nuts) in one of his paintings from 1668?

Did you know that Saint Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of Amsterdam?

Did you know that tomorrow Amsterdam colors pink when tens of thousands are gathering around Amsterdam's canals for the annual parade of boats to...

Did you know that a huge tropical party takes place this weekend in Rotterdam? Nearly 1 million visitors will go see the extravagant Summer...

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

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

Did you know that each year on 5 May we celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands after World War II? Happy Liberation Day!

Did you know that 'Vlöggeln' is a mysterious Easter tradition in picturesque Ootmarsum?Eight local bachelors called 'Poaskearls' ('Easter Lads') dressed in trenchcoats and fedora...

Did you know that three popular radio deejays are locked up in a glass house in Haarlem to collect money for charity? For six...

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...