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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...

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...

11 movies about Dutch culture to watch

If there’s one way to acquaint yourself with Dutch culture, it’s by grabbing a bucket of popcorn...

7 things that will get you fined while cycling in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is often called a 'cycling paradise'. But to make sure it stays that way, there...

Here’s how this Leiden-based startup wants to solve one of the most crucial challenges in cancer diagnostics

The Leiden Bio Science Park is the largest life sciences hub in the Netherlands and home to...

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...

7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch, I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: traditions in Amsterdam and beyond

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is celebrated extensively, with enough fireworks to entertain spectators for hours....