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Liberation Day in the Netherlands: what you need to know about May 5

Liberation Day in the Netherlands (Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated on May 5. It commemorates the day the Dutch...

King’s Day in Amsterdam: All you need to know for 2026

Everyone loves a good party, but the biggest is King's Day in Amsterdam! So, what's happening in...

Can the Dutch insult the royals (and get away with it?)

Soon, the whole country comes together to celebrate King's Day. However, not all Dutch people are fans...

8 things you should know about King’s Day in the Netherlands

It's that time of the year again. It's one of the holidays the Netherlands is best known...

The 18 most magnificent lakes in the Netherlands (near Amsterdam and beyond)

Here’s our guide to the best lakes in the Netherlands! Whatever lake-loving adventure you’re after, we’re here...

11 things to do in the Netherlands this April 

If you've been putting up with Dutch grey skies since October, consider April your reward.  From Frisian harbours...

Celebrating Easter in the Netherlands: all you need to know

From Sinterklaas to Koningsdag, the Netherlands can be quite a festive place (perhaps to distract from the...

5 things to do on King’s Day to celebrate the Dutch way

It’s almost that time of year again: King’s Day. 🧡 The day to party, drink, buy and...