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Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2025?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...
Emma Brown -
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The secret Dutch side of Santa Claus

Sinterklaas has left the Netherlands on his steamboat and is probably recuperating by his pool in Spain....
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8 ultra-gezellige ways to spend Christmas in Amsterdam [2024 guide]

It's the most wonderful time of the year —  especially if you’re celebrating Christmas in Amsterdam!  Amsterdam, as...
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The 11 best authentic Dutch villages that you have to visit

Looking for an authentic Dutch village to visit for a day trip outside of Amsterdam? There are...
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The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...
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What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the...
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New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Netherlands: which city is doing what in 2025?

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is a spectacular sight to see: but with more and more...
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Ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and beyond

Looking for the best ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands? One of the most festive ways to enjoy...
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