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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #93: Hold giant bonfires on the beach for New Year’s Eve

Considering Dutch people’s stereotypical laid-back, carefree attitude, it’s not very often that you’ll see them act a...

Dutch Quirk #58: Go ice skating whenever possible

They're tall, with legs of steel thanks to all the biking, and they live in picturesque towns...

Dutch Quirk #98: Talk back to authorities

Walking around the streets of Amsterdam, you might be a bit intimidated by the presence of police...

Dutch Quirk #92: Be weird pyromaniacs about fireworks

Ah yes, December — a month of cold weather, fun, family holidays, and fire hazards? Seems a...

Dutch Quirk #83: Tell everyone ‘doe normaal’ when they’re not normal themselves

Have you ever been in the centre of Amsterdam, wondering just why so many Dutch people seem...

Dutch Quirk #70: Eat too much and have to uitbuik afterwards

Imagine this: you just finished having a delicious meal with your Dutch friend when they all of a...

Dutch Quirk #131: Ride a bike wearing a suit or dress

Everyone knows how much Dutchies love to cycle — in the rain, in the snow, even in...

Dutch Quirk #127: Drink Chocomel like it’s water

The Dutchies have the perfect solution for whenever they’re feeling overwhelmed. Or excited. Or thirsty. Or just...