Traditions & Events
Sinterklaas treats in Jan Steen’s 17th century painting
Did you know that the famous Dutch painter Jan Steen already shows 'kruidnoten' (ginger nuts) in one of his paintings from 1668?
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Amsterdam
Did you know that Saint Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of Amsterdam?
Gay Pride Canal Parade in 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...
Summer Carnival in Rotterdam
Did you know that a huge tropical party takes place this weekend in Rotterdam? Nearly 1 million visitors will go see the extravagant Summer...
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...
‘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...
5 May Liberation Day
Did you know that each year on 5 May we celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands after World War II? Happy Liberation Day!
Mysterious Easter tradition in Ootmarsum
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...
Serious Request 2014 in Haarlem
Did you know that three popular radio deejays are locked up in a glass house in Haarlem to collect money for charity? For six...
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...