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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #71: Have impossibly narrow and steep stairs in their houses

Anyone who's visited a Dutch house before will recognise a few distinct traits: open curtains for everyone...

Dutch Quirk #43: Hang a birthday calendar in their bathrooms

You read that right. It's the mighty verjaardagskalendar: a calendar that holds birthday reminders and party possibilities,...

Dutch Quirk #114: Throw their kids in a giant cargo bike

Whether you've visited the Netherlands at some point in the past or happen to live here long-term,...

Dutch Quirk #97: Apply hair gel like they’re frosting a cake

Upon arriving in the Netherlands, youโ€™ll probably feel like youโ€™re on the set of Grease with all...

Dutch Quirk #119: Make all their foreign friends try drop

You may have heard of a few Dutch delicacies before coming to the Netherlands โ€” perhaps it...

Dutch Quirk #2: Bike with an umbrella

Ah, autumn in the Netherlands. Every year, we get excited about buying fairy lights, cosying up under...

Dutch Quirk #77: Switch to English even if you speak Dutch

Most internationals in the Netherlands have gone through this experience. You've been practising your Dutch and gathering...

Dutch Quirk #34: Join a fraternity and wear an unwashed jacket

Sororities and fraternities are often associated with the US, but don't be fooled: the Dutch have them...