Get back to school with this free, fun and unique Dutch language class

Da Costastraat 36, 1053 ZN Amsterdam

September is the time to use that revitalised summer energy and return to school — specifically, a Dutch language school. But which one should you opt for? This free open day will help you decide.  Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, September 10 will open its doors to anyone who is curious about starting a Dutch language […]

3rd Oktober (Festival in Leiden)

Netherlands , Netherlands

If you wish to enjoy an extra day of celebrations this year, head to Leiden on October 3. You’ll find the bars and streets filled with people drinking, dancing, enjoying a traditional stew, and stuffing themselves with haring. To celebrate Leiden’s liberation from the Spanish in 1574, the lucky Leidenaars get the day off work […]

Navigating the Dutch housing market? Join this hybrid event for tips and expert advice

Buying a house in the Netherlands involves more than just securing a mortgage. You’ll need to work with professionals like buying agents, notaries, and tax advisors. But what exactly do these experts do? And how important is their role in the home buying process? To get the answer, you can sit down (either online or […]

Learn about the current Dutch housing market (and more!) at this online event

Online

Staying up to date with the news, your friends' lives, and your work to-do list is hard enough as it is — so it's understandable if you don't know much about the current Dutch housing market.  Thankfully, there are people whose job it is to keep you informed and tell you about how to become […]

Halloween

If you’re eager to go trick or treating on All Hallow’s Eve, you will probably be disappointed by the weird looks you’ll get from your Dutch neighbours. While Halloween is not really a big thing in the Netherlands, some elements of the American holiday have started to creep in. You may notice a few Dutch […]

Daylight Savings Time ends

On this day, the clock falls back one hour from 3 AM to 2 AM, meaning you’re getting a whole extra hour to sleep at night! On the other hand, it also means that the days are getting shorter, dark nights longer, and winter is coming in fast. READ MORE | Does the Netherlands have […]

Warm up and find your dream home at Hyde Park’s Autumn Days

Hyde Park House Planetenweg 5, Hoofddorp, North-Holland, Netherlands

Are you looking for your dream home in the Netherlands? Then why not escape these gloomy autumn days to explore the warmth of Hyde Park in Hoofddorp? Hyde Park is an ultramodern urban district near Amsterdam, with residential blocks designed by some of the 'crème de la crème' of Dutch architects. READ MORE | Looking for […]

Sint-Maarten (Dutch Halloween)

Netherlands , Netherlands

If you were disappointed by the lack of Halloween parties, Sint-Maarten celebrations may make up for it! Some Dutch cities take this seriously, with parades, bonfires, and lantern tours. Sint-Maarten is an exciting day, especially for children. Pumpkins, turnips, and beetroot are turned into spooky lanterns, and kids sing songs in exchange for fruit and […]