Cherry blossom season

Netherlands , Netherlands

It’s that time of the year again when spring has sprung and across the Netherlands, flowers have started to bloom. This includes the stunning Japanese cherry blossom trees. Fancy a […]

Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Get ready for a big brunch including croissants, eggs and paasbrood (bread with cinnamon and raisins). Dutch Easter is all about getting together with family and celebrating the time spent […]

Smash plates, grab drinks, and destress at this unique event!

PIP The Hague Binckhorstlaan 36, 2516 BE, Den Haag, Netherlands

Navigating life as an international in the Netherlands can be stressful (trust us, we know). As worries from different areas of life build up, have you ever felt like just […]

King’s Day (Koningsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Happy birthday King Willem-Alexander! The tradition of celebrating the monarch’s birthday is over 100 years old, but we’re guessing it used to be a lot more formal. Today, Koningsdag is […]

National Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Freedom is a huge part of the Dutch culture and this day pays a tribute to all those who gave their lives for it. On Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day), a royal […]

Liberation Day (Bevrijdigingsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

The Dutch love their freedom and on this day, they take to the streets to celebrate it. A day full of festivals, parades, and concerts, May 5 commemorates the end […]

Mother’s Day (Moederdag-Bloemendag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Did you know that in the Netherlands, Mother’s Day is associated with flowers? So much so that it used to be referred to by the name Moederdag-Bloemendag (Mother’s Day - […]

Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Feel like you need a bit of a break during the working week? Then you’re in luck because Ascension day is typically celebrated on a Thursday! It marks the 40th […]

Get your culture fix at Tilburg’s city-wide art event

Calling all culture connoisseurs and city explorers: the second edition of Tilburg's Cultuurroute013 is just around the corner! At this city-wide art festival, you'll find everything your heart desires — from […]