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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...

3 things we don’t like about the aftermath of King’s Day festivities

It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some...

It’s King Willem Alexander’s birthday — let’s do some highlights!

As most of the country will be partying on the streets of the Netherlands, biertje in hand...

Holidays in the Netherlands: Here are all your days off in 2026

There are holidays of cultural, religious, and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands. But when...