Traditions & Events
National Windmill Days
Did you know that this Saturday and Sunday over 700 participating (wind)mills open their doors throughout the Netherlands for National Mills Day? Besides turning...
Queen’s Day
Did you know that as of next year there will be no Queen's Day on 30 April anymore? Starting 2014 King's Day will be...
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...
The arrival of Sinterklaas
Did you know that this weekend Sinterklaas will arrive in the Netherlands on his steamboat, packed to the rim with gifts?
According to tradition Sinterklaas...
66 nationalities walk together in the International Four Days Marches
Did you know that no less than 66 different nationalities walk together in the 101st International Four Days Marches in Nijmegen? This includes over...
Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of Amsterdam
Did you know that Saint Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of Amsterdam?
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...
Commemorating on Remembrance Day
Did you know that 58% of the Dutch quizzed in a opinion poll of over 20,000 people answered that it is okay to commemorate...
Walking through muddy ditches for fun
Did you know that none of the 1000 walkers of the 'braggeltocht' will cross the finish line with clean clothes?
These participants walk through muddy...
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...