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Islands of the Netherlands: a guide to the Wadden Islands

Before you think about sunbathing, scuba diving, and sipping cocktails on Dutch islands in the Caribbean, let...

What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...

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...

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...