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Wait, what?! US military accidentally sends Dutchman over 100,000 classified emails

Naomi Lamaury
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Wait, what?! US military accidentally sends Dutchman over 100,000 classified emails

Have you ever made a typo in a work email and panicked? Well, this one’s way worse. Over the past decade, the US military has accidentally sent over 100,000 e-mails to a Dutch businessman — all due to a typo.

At first, Joost Zuurbier was surprised to regularly find hundreds of e-mails from the United States (US) military sitting in his inbox. Over time, he got used to the mistake.

So, what went wrong here? 👀

An accidental security breach

According to The Financial Times, Zuurbier has been collecting the misdirected emails since January, to persuade the US to take this problem seriously.

Today, Zuurbier counts around 117,000 of them — almost 1,000 of which arrived last Wednesday alone.

READ MORE | Who’s your buddy? American-Dutch relations throughout times

As you can imagine, there was a decent amount of sensitive information in the thousands of e-mails. You know, casual passport numbers, passwords, details about weapon production, you name it. … Oeps.

But.. how does that even happen?!

It turns out, the US military might not be the quadruple-locked, super secure, and exceptionally secret system that we think it is. All it took was a typo.

The unlucky Dutch recipient of the classified e-mails was, until recently, the manager of the Malian domain for websites, which is ‘.ml’ — extremely similar to the US military domain ‘.mil’. 

As it turns out, people have been accidentally forgetting the crucial ‘i’, causing classified e-mails to be sent straight to Zuurbier’s inbox, instead of the US military.

10 years’ worth of sensitive information

Zuurbier has said that it’s not the first time this has happened. Rather, there’s been a steady flow of typo-sent emails reaching his inbox for the past ten years. 

He’s contacted the US government multiple times, informing them of the security breach that could easily be taken advantage of. 

Their reaction? Well, there wasn’t much of a response. Apparently, they’ve shrugged off the warnings with little to no action. 

And now, Zuurbier’s ownership of the Malian domain ended yesterday. This means that it’s back in the hands of the Mali government, a country with strong ties to Russia… 

US military, it might be time to stop sitting back and um… do something.

What’s the most embarrassing typo you’ve made? Tell us in the comments below!

Watch out: ‘Albert Heijn delivery’ in The Hague ends in a robbery

Naomi Lamaury
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Watch out: ‘Albert Heijn delivery’ in The Hague ends in a robbery

As if straight out of a movie, a robbery in The Hague ended in hostage-taking, €130,000 worth of stolen objects, a country-wide hunt for the suspects, and a mysterious big boss. And now, we’re about to find out the verdict. 

Back in September 2022, four men drove from Amsterdam to The Hague dressed as trusty Albert Heijn deliverers, except… they were there to rob a house. As they knocked on the door expecting no one to be home, a 19-year-old woman opened the door. 

Before she knew it, the woman was knocked back inside the house by the so-called Albert Heijn deliverers. She and her boyfriend were tied up, and threatened with a gun, reports AD.

While they were locked in a pantry, three men ransacked the place — ending up with €130,000 worth of valuables, ranging from watches to designer bags, glasses, jackets, and cash. 

A social media hunt

Turns out the house was owned by the female victim’s father, a coffeeshop owner. 

Luckily, the cameras in the house captured images of the men in the act. Almost immediately, the photos of the suspects made their way through the internet in hopes of finding them. 

Translation: “Camera images are now circulating on social media of yesterday’s home robbery at a home at Stavangerstraat in Den Haag. The resident was injured.”

A hunt for the suspects began throughout the Netherlands. At the time, if you had any information that could lead to their arrest? Not only would you benefit from good karma, but could’ve pocketed an impressive €10,000 reward. 

After a four-week hunt and their photos plastered all over the internet, the men were finally arrested. Turns out they were hiding in the Amsterdam Bijlmer neighbourhood. 

A mystery big boss behind it all

The cherry on top? The police suspect that the robbery was orchestrated by a mystery big boss. 

This mysterious man is thought to be one of the perpetrators behind a bomb threat on a container ship containing 2,400 kilos of cocaine, which happened in late 2022. 

Unfortunately, both the young victims of the violent robbery were left in deep shock. One of them was injured from being hit in the head with the gun. 

The public prosecutor of the case is demanding 5.5 years of prison for each of the three suspects. 

Today, our thoughts are with the young victims. The verdict, determining how many years the men will spend in prison, should be announced in two weeks. 

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11 best places for the munchies in Amsterdam

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11 best places for the munchies in Amsterdam

We’ve all been there: super high and wandering the streets of Amsterdam with the munchies.

The biggest obstacle is no longer avoiding getting hit by a bicycle, but avoiding the food tourist traps. The truth is, the munchies take over your wallet.

At work is the THC in marijuana, which is busy stimulating your endocannabinoids — the compounds that signal to you that you’re hungry or full. Even if you’re totally full, you might still feel hungry!

Of course, that’s perfect if you want to try the best spots for munchies in Amsterdam below.

Too high to read a menu? We’ve included the best dishes too. 😉

1. Fries from any snackbar (but we like Freddy Fryday)

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Dutch fries are famous for a reason (we stole them from Belgium). Image: Freepik

Fries are a must-have after a trip to a coffee shop in Amsterdam. The key to the best fries is in the sauce and topping, so it might be worth spending some extra cash on these.

Feel like the deluxe version? At Freddy Fryday choose pulled pork, nacho, or even “Spicy Hoisinner” toppings.

Location: Freddy Fryday Oost, Linnaeusstraat 36

2. Krokets with mustard from Van Dobben

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This is a fancy kroket, it has salad. Yours will likely not have salad. Image: Depositphotos

A 10-minute walk from Rembrandt House, the krokets at Van Dobben are as typical as Dutch krokets get. Deep-fried and filled with meat, these mouthwatering treats are served best with mustard.

You can also buy 18 frozen of these at Albert Heijn for 3.55€ to eat at home when you have the munchies again. Much cheaper than takeout.

Location: Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-7-9

3. Stroopwafels from Van Wonderen

Stroopwafel in Amsterdam is typical Dutch food two circular pieces of waffle filled with a caramel syrup
Who could resist this? Not the munchies, that’s for sure. Image: Depositphotos

Open every day until 10 pm, Van Wonderen is a specialist in the field of stroopwafels. Worth the long queue, you have a large range of toppings to choose from, including marshmallows and Smarties.

Order the chocolate with marshmallow stroopwafel and snap a photo for Instagram if your followers are into food porn.

Location: Kalverstraat 190

4. Pizza from Sotto Pizza

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Who could say no to cheesy, stringy goodness? Image: Freepik

Munchies and pizza go together like the Dutch and cycling. For less than €10, try the Margherita pizza at Sotto. It has a crispy base and the PERFECT tomato:cheese ratio.

Location: Amstelveenseweg 89, 1075 VW Amsterdam

5. Cookies from Van Stapele Koekmakerij

Perfectly situated a minute’s walk away from stacks of coffee shops, you can’t miss the cookies at Van Stapele Koekmakerij.

Made from high-quality chocolate dough, with a soft white chocolate filling, you won’t mind standing in line to try these unique cookies.

These are so well-known in the city that they tend to sell out before the end of the day, so get there early! Maybe have them for breakfast after you wake up and bake?

Location: Heisteeg 4, 1012 WC Amsterdam

6. Hot dogs from Bulls & Dogs

Starting from €7.50, you can get all kinds of funky dogs at Bulls & Dog with the craziest names.

They have hot dogs for everyone, from lamb to tuna dogs. They even have a “This Is Not a Dog” for the vegans, made with soybeans, hummus and POPCORN!

Location: Van Woustraat 58, 1073 LN Amsterdam

7. Tompouce from Patisserie Holtkamp

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Gooey but crispy and deliciously pink: the tompouce is one of a kind. Image: Freepik

The pastry tompouce is an iconic staple of the Netherlands. These have two layers of puff pastry and usually pink icing on top. Of course, no one knows how to eat them without making a mess, but why should that stop you?

Have it on King’s Day, and the icing will be orange — talk about festive! Also, prepare to eat two or three if you have the munchies in Amsterdam.

Location: Vijzelgracht 15, 1017 HM Amsterdam

8. Kebab from Leeman Doner

The cue at Leeman Doner can be a hassle, but worth the wait for around €6. They’re a genuine family-owned business and even make their own doner rolls.

Many say their kebabs are the most authentic in Amsterdam — and even Europe!

Location: Van Woustraat 160, 1073 LW Amsterdam

9. Apple pie from Winkel 43

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Lekker! Image: Unsplash

Located in the heart of the Jewish quarter “Jordaan,” Winkel 43 is home to an award-winning apple pie.

Served with cream, this apple pie will literally blow your mind — and I didn’t even have the munchies when I tried it.

Location: Noordermarkt 43, 1015 NA Amsterdam

10. Spicy chicken wings from The Chicken Bar

The Chicken Bar is the best place to enjoy rotisserie chicken in Amsterdam. Just 10 minutes away from Leidseplein, get yourself some chicken wings — or a chicken taco, or a chicken burger!

Location: Voetboogstraat 6, 1012 XL Amsterdam

11. Falafel pita from Doctor Falafel

This unassuming kiosk-style falafel store sits on the edge of a canal bridge but is home to some of the tastiest falafel pitas in town — for just €8!

There’s one thing on the food menu, and they do it well. Want it spicy? Careful, you might feel like you’ve been sent into the depths of hell, they don’t mess around!

Location: Nassaukade 900, 1053 LV Amsterdam

We dare you to cover all these places in a day!

If you (ever) get full and want to smoke up, check out our 12 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam and our ultimate guide to smoking weed in Amsterdam for some inspiration.

What are your favourite spots for the munchies in Amsterdam? Tell us in the comments!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in April 2019, but was fully updated in July 2023 for your reading pleasure.

Netherlands tops rankings for working abroad (but plummets to 50th place for housing!)

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Netherlands tops rankings for working abroad (but plummets to 50th place for housing!)

On days when the rain is lashing down and the sun won’t shine, you may wonder if there are better countries than the Netherlands to live in. The internet has spoken and the answer is… (drumroll, please!) maybe. 

We love the Netherlands and we’re not the only ones, apparently. The Netherlands is the eighth most common country of residence for internationals, according to the 2023 edition of the Expat Insider survey. But is it really the best country? 

A survey for expats 

More than 12,000 internationals worldwide shared their views on living abroad in the survey.

They represent 171 nationalities from 172 countries or territories and rated up to 56 aspects of expat life. Some of these aspects include cost of living, access to housing, and career prospects. 

There are pros and cons to living in every country, natuurlijk. Fantastic business culture and good safety are major bonuses, while some downfalls to living in the Netherlands include housing and difficulty settling in.

A Dutch workplace? Ja, alsjeblieft! (Yes, please!)

Wondering which country is the best place to work abroad? The borrelen culture must have something to do with it because, based on the survey, the answer is the Netherlands. 

The survey focused on four subcategories when comparing the Working Abroad Index in 53 countries. The Netherlands took spots in the top five for work and leisure, salary and job security, as well as work culture and satisfaction. 

READ MORE | The Netherlands ranks fifth happiest country in the world (and we couldn’t be more proud) 

So what exactly do internationals like about Dutch workplaces? Flexibility, good working hours, and fair pay provide satisfaction with jobs in the Netherlands.

Internationals are also huge fans of the lack of hierarchy in Dutch workplaces, as well as independent work being encouraged.

Curious about how the Netherlands compares with other countries when it comes to jobs abroad?

RankBest Countries for Working AbroadBest Countries for Work & LeisureBest Countries for Salary & Job SecurityBest Countries for Work Culture & Satisfaction
1NetherlandsFinlandLuxembourgEstonia
2LuxembourgSwedenSwitzerlandSweden
3SwedenDenmark TaiwanFinland
4UAECzechiaNorwayNetherlands
5FinlandNetherlandsNetherlandsDenmark

Difficulty making the Netherlands home

While the Netherlands has one of the highest rankings for work culture and satisfaction, there are a few things internationals are not satisfied with and one of those sore points is housing. (No surprise there. 🤷‍♂️)

Is it easy to find housing in the Netherlands? Absolutely not! And the rankings show this. Out of 53 countries, the Netherlands ranked 50th for housing. Echt niet leuk! 

In addition to it being difficult to find Dutch housing, it’s not easy to make yourself at home in the country, either. The Netherlands ranked 41 for ease of settling in — nearly landing in the bottom 10 of the countries surveyed.

The index also included factors such as culture and welcome, local friendliness, and how easy it is to find friends. 

Dying to know which countries rank as the best and worst places for internationals to live according to these metrics? Here you go! 👇

Top Ten (Rank)CountryBottom Ten (Rank)Country
1Mexico44Japan
2Spain45New Zealand
3Panama46Malta
4Malaysia47Italy
5Taiwan48South Africa
6Thailand49Germany
7Costa Rica50South Korea
8Philippines51Turkey
9Bahrain52Norway
10Portugal53Kuwait

Overall, the Netherlands ranks 22nd in the survey, proving that through all our complaints, internationals still love it here! Proost to the good Dutch life! 🍻

Do you agree with these rankings? Tell us in the comments!

Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof is officially BANKRUPT — but is it really the end?

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Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof is officially BANKRUPT — but is it really the end?

Over 200,000 VanMoof e-bikes have been sold over the past 14 years, but today the owners of the €2000+ bikes received sad news: VanMoof is broke.

Last week, rumours started flying when the brand requested a deferral of payment. As a result, owners began listing the bikes for sale online in droves.

Now, in an internal message to employees, the founders thanked hundreds of employees for their commitment but said they had failed to turn the tide, reports the NOS.

The company had previously raised almost $182 million USD, naming itself “the most funded e-bike company in the world.”

Plagued by problems

The Mercedes of e-bikes found themselves in deep waters when many of their bikes began to show defects. The brands’ Peace of Mind services meant they were plagued by requests for warranty repairs and servicing.

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Current owners are left wondering where they stand. Image: VanMoof

The company had also designed parts of the bikes themselves, making it difficult to source alternative parts.

In recent weeks, repair company Kwikfit stepped in to assist with repairs. Now, the director of e-mobility at Kwikfit, Pieter Bikker, says that they might not be able to receive new parts.

These repairs have also not been covered by Van Moof’s warranty or contracts since the deferral of payment last week.

A new beginning?

However, this might not be the end of Van Moof. In the statement, the company suggested that a restart of the company was possible.

“The bankruptcy of the Dutch VanMoof entities was needed — despite all your efforts and hard work to prevent this — as there simply is not enough cash flow to meet the current liabilities,” said the statement.

“By placing the Dutch companies into bankruptcy, it becomes more likely that a restart of the VanMoof business can be accomplished.”

But what about the current owners?

For owners of the bikes, well, it remains to be seen if the warranty and service agreements will be taken over.

Meanwhile, for those who purchased the bikes and were waiting on delivery — well, that sucks. It’s unclear at this stage what will happen for outstanding orders, but some Redditors suggest investigating chargeback options through your payment provider.

Have you been affected by the VanMoof bankruptcy? Tell us your story in the comments below!

It’s (finally!) official: denying the Holocaust in the Netherlands will now land you in jail

Naomi Lamaury
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It’s (finally!) official: denying the Holocaust in the Netherlands will now land you in jail

Under a new law, it’s now forbidden to deny, trivialise, or otherwise justify the Holocaust in the Netherlands. The punishment? Up to ONE YEAR in prison!

Although Rutte’s cabinet stepped down two weeks ago, they’re still implementing new laws. This includes one that makes it a crime to deny the Holocaust, where millions of people were murdered throughout Europe, reports the NOS.

In addition to denying that the Holocaust happened, playing down the cruelty of the mass murder or attempting to justify it is also now illegal and could send you straight to jail. 

A ban on trivialising or denying the Holocaust

Discrimination and racism have been prohibited for quite a while now, and denying the Holocaust was already technically punishable in the Netherlands. 

However, it wasn’t yet explicitly written in the law — making it now more powerful to prosecute those that do it.

Not only does the ban apply to denying the Holocaust, but also any genocide, crime against humanity, or a war crime. This new law is based on European obligations, which the Netherlands is finally implementing.

Anti-Semitism on the rise?

The new law comes amid concerns over rising anti-Semitism in the Netherlands. 

Outgoing Minister Yesilgöz of Justice and Security, who was the one that brought the proposal to the table, says: “Unfortunately, denial of this kind of horrific crimes against humanity is the order of the day,” writes the NOS. 

“We regularly see the monster of anti-Semitism rearing its head again.” 

READ MORE | The Hague in World War II: Paratroopers, V2 rockets, and the bombing of Bezuidenhout

However, the ban isn’t an entirely new idea either and was already discussed in the cabinet almost 15 years ago, but didn’t make it very far. Back then, it faced Mark Rutte’s opposition to it on account of… (wait for it!) freedom of expression. 🙄

14 years later though, Rutte gives his full support to the ban — and admits that his past words had been a little clumsy. (To say the least…)

Are your surprised by this new law? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Creator of the beloved Dutch dish ‘kapsalon’ dies aged 47

Naomi Lamaury
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Creator of the beloved Dutch dish ‘kapsalon’ dies aged 47

The creator of the mouth-wateringly delicious Dutch dish kapsalon has passed away at the age of 47. Although many of us don’t know his face or his story, everyone knows and loves his iconic creation. 

After a long night out, we’ve all made a pit stop at the snack bar around the corner. There, the kapsalon proudly sits on most menus, having taken its place as a Dutch food staple.

Ever wondered why the deliciously greasy meal consisting of fries, meat, veggies, cheese, and sauces thrown together on a plate, is called a ‘hair salon’ in Dutch? 

Well, it’s all thanks to Rotterdamer Nataniël ‘Tati’ Gomes, according to the NOS. 

How kapsalon won hearts all over the Netherlands

In the early 2000s, barbershop owner Gomes, regularly ordered the same thing at his nearby snack shop — the dish yet to be known as kapsalon. The ingredients? Layers of fries, shoarma meat, tomato, lettuce, tons of cheese, sambal, and garlic sauce. 

Instead of repeating the long list of desired ingredients every single time, since it wasn’t the iconic dish known by Dutchies that it is today, the creation was named after Gomes: kapsalon.

And, ever since, kapsalon has been a staple Dutch food. 

Kapsalon superfans can still visit the shawarma place that first introduced the hit dish to the Netherlands. El Aviva in Rotterdam is still a regular store selling food which celebrated the kapsalon’s 20th anniversary this year. 

Grieving the loss of Nataniël Gomes

While we don’t yet know the cause of Gomes’ death, his friends and family have taken to social media to express their sadness about his passing. 

Translation: “Dinner: kapsalon. In honour of 🫡”

Dutch comedian Jandino Asporaat wrote on Instagram: “You still had so many dreams. You are so loved, I hope you know that.”

“Journalists from New York, China, and Russia came to interview you. But you remained calm and modest as you always were.” 

In honour of Gomes and his delicious addition to Dutch life, pop by the nearest shoarma shop and eat kapsalon to your heart’s desire.

What’s your favourite staple Dutch food? Tell us in the comments below!

Got Dutch rail trip plans this summer? These new EU train rules ensure smooth sailing

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Got Dutch rail trip plans this summer? These new EU train rules ensure smooth sailing

Worried about train disruptions and missed connections putting a damper on your trip this summer? With new EU rail rules getting rolled out, you can rest easy with the knowledge those fears are chugging far, far away. 🚆

These new regulations were introduced on June 7 and their aim is to protect train passenger’s rights, claims Euronews Travel. What does this mean for you? You can get compensation for missed connections and train cancellations. Wat leuk!

Helaas, there is a catch. If the train disruption is caused by an event outside of the train operator’s control, then companies don’t have to pay compensation.

Extraordinary circumstances mean you lose

Before the new rules came into effect, passengers could claim 25% of their ticket price back for delays over an hour and 50% for delays of more than two hours.

READ MORE | Catching an international train from NL this summer? You’ll need to reserve that ticket first!

With the new rail rules, events such as storms, flooding, terrorist attacks, and pandemics mean companies won’t have to pay compensation. The good news, however? These rules only apply if the company can’t prevent or avoid delays caused by these events. 

Luckily, strikes don’t count as extraordinary circumstances, so we won’t have to worry about losing money that way. Phew! 😅

Protection for your wallet

The updated rules aren’t all bad. In fact, you’ll be relieved to hear that if train travel is disrupted and you aren’t offered a solution within 100 minutes, you can organise a new route by rail or bus.

The best part? You will be reimbursed for the cost of the new ticket.

We all know the stress of sprinting to make a train connection that’s leaving in just two minutes. Well, if you now happen to miss the connection that you paid for with a combined ticket, you won’t be left in the lurch. 

You can receive ticket reimbursement, compensation, refreshments, and even accommodation if your travel can’t continue on the same day.

We don’t know about you, but we’re now ready for some stress-free summer travel! 🙌

Have you gotten compensation for train disruptions before? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

De Kermis: 5 things you didn’t know about funfairs in the Netherlands

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De Kermis: 5 things you didn’t know about funfairs in the Netherlands

Bright, flashing lights, shrieks, music and laughter…if these sensations reach your eyes and ears you’ve made it to one of the many great funfairs in the Netherlands! 🎡

Yes, that’s right de kermis is back in town. Just in case this season wasn’t fun enough, with Easter and King’s Day sweetening up our weeks, this is also the time when funfairs are rolling into towns and cities across the Netherlands.  

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We would love to ride this ferris wheel on a kermis in Groningen. How about you? Image: Laura Corrigan/Supplied

But there’s more to this than just bright lights and noise, here are 5 things you maybe didn’t know about the Dutch Kermis.

1. What’s in a name

It turns out, the Dutch word for funfair ‘Kermis’ has pretty conservative roots. The word ‘kermis’ stems from the words ‘kerk’ (church) and ‘mis’ (mass). As such, ‘Kermis’ signified the mass held to celebrate the anniversary of a church’s foundation or its patron saint.

Traditionally, these events were accompanied by a fair and were a chance for locals to take a break from work, be merry, and maybe even find love. 

2. The oldest Dutch fair is REALLY old

The oldest Dutch fair is believed to have been held in Wijk bij Duurstede, in the Province of Utrecht. The first record of a fair there dates to July 26, 1023 — the same day that the St. Martin’s Church was consecrated.

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What’s your favourite funfair attraction? Image: Unsplash

Now, that’s pretty darn old and the tradition continues until today. If the Dutch can stick to anything, it’s a tradition that includes fatty foods and roller coasters.

3. Their pricing strategy is clever

Tickets for individual rides and games are usually set at a fixed price — €2 for the smaller rides and up to €3 for the bigger ones.

At first glance, this doesn’t seem like such a bad price, however, if you’ve ever been to a fair you’ll know just how easily all those turns on the bumper cars and attempts to win a teddy bear add up. Not to mention the sugar-laced treats you will inevitably buy.

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Let’s be honest, would you hop onto this falling tower? Image: Depositphotos

Luckily most fairs now have their own websites where you can purchase a day pass for the attractions or access discount vouchers for particular rides. So, be sure to check out your local Kermis online before you go and you might just save some money! 

4. The Kermis in Tilburg is the fair of all Dutch fairs

While there is a fair to be found in almost every Dutch town, Tilburg’s Kermis holds the title of being the biggest in the country. And with an estimated 1.5 million visitors each year, it is also the most popular fair.

READ MORE | 5 reasons why you must visit the largest funfair in the Netherlands: de Tilburgse Kermis!

This year the festivities run from July 21 to July 30. Highlights not to be missed include the over 250 attractions, the more than 25-year-old Pink Monday celebration, and the legendary fireworks on closing night.

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What better way to end a warm, summery day at the fair. Image: Depositphotos

Follow this link for more details on this spectacular summer celebration.

5) They’re around all summer long

You heard me, all summer long. Usually, there are fairs taking place in Delft, Den Haag, Ijmuiden and Haarlem. If the fair hasn’t reached your town yet, don’t worry, as the fairs continue throughout the summer and even into autumn.

READ MORE | 9 unmissable Dutch music festivals happening this summer

So you have plenty of time to conquer your fear of heights or try your hand at actually winning a prize! For dates and opening times of fairs across the Netherlands, check out this site.

Do you love the funfairs in the Netherlands as much as we do? Let us know in the comments!

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in May 2019, and was fully updated in July 2023 for your reading pleasure.

Time for drinks on a ‘terras’: balmy Dutch weather forecasted

Naomi Lamaury
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Time for drinks on a ‘terras’: balmy Dutch weather forecasted

Bring out the ice coolers and sunglasses, because summer weather is officially back in the Netherlands! (At least for a little while.)

While people in southern Europe are experiencing shattering thermometers, the coolness of the Netherlands is finally a win for us.

A sunny Monday awaits us, and so do the vast beaches and parks. 😎

The storm has passed 

On Monday, temperatures will be nice and toasty throughout the Netherlands. Thermometers will go up to 21 degrees Celsius along the coast for beach-goers and 24 degrees Celsius in the south, reports NU.nl.

We suppose you may as well throw your raincoat far back in the closet, as you probably won’t need it today (or this week). 😉

While you’re toasting in the Dutch summer sun, a moderate wind will be wiping off your sweat and keeping you cool.

Meanwhile, you needn’t fuss about forgetting your sun protection, as sunscreen-dispensing poles dotted around cities will help you keep the hidden dangers of skin cancer at bay. 👇

Only in the northwest of the country might there be some light showers, but the day should stay dry most of the day. 

The cherry on top? This summer weather is expected to continue throughout the week. Hoera! 🥳

What’s your ideal temperature during summer in the Netherlands? Tell us in the comments below!

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