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From Harlingen: Wadden Sea Adventure by Fast Motorboat – With a Great Chance of Spotting Seals!

until 26 July

Step aboard our fast motorboat in Harlingen and explore the Wadden Sea like never before! With the tour timed around low tide, there’s a 99% chance...

Bloemen, vogels en vlinders in Nollen-Zuid bij Den Helder

Friday 3 July

From bulb country to blooming nature reserve: discover the hidden dunes of Nollen-Zuid! Walk with the guide through a unique part of Den Helder ful...

Vliegerfeest

until 4 July

Two days of color, fun, and creativity on the beach of Callantsoog! During the LekkerUitwaaien.nl Kite Festival, impressive kites from all over the...

Trapop 2026

Friday 3 July

Festival Trapop returns to the open-air theater in Den Helder! Enjoy live music, sun, food, and drinks in the Helderse Vallei on July 4.

Art Wildrijk: Een Zomer Thuis

3 July, 15 August

Discover art in the heart of nature during the anniversary edition of Art Wildrijk in Sint Maartensvlotbrug.

Avondbraderie Petten

3 July, 10 July and 4 more days

Experience an atmospheric evening at Plein 1945 in Petten! From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the square will be transformed into a lively street market!

Zandspektakel Julianadorp 2026

until 30 August

Discover an open-air gallery of impressive sand sculptures in Julianadorp – artworks filled with stories about life by the sea, tulip fields, and m...

Zomervakantie bij het Marinemuseum

until 29 August

This summer holiday, step back in time to the era of Michiel de Ruyter at the Maritime Museum in Den Helder. Discover what life was like aboard a 1...

Zomerkermis Den Helder

until 11 July

In the mood for thrills, excitement, and cotton candy? The Summer Fair in Den Helder is back with ten days of fairground fun at Willemsoord!

Fietslân | The First 100 Years

until 4 October

Discover how ingenuity and craftsmanship gradually shaped the bicycle into the two-wheeler we know today.

Maisdoolhof Leven van de Wind

until 15 August

Getting lost has never been so much fun! Discover the corn maze, go-kart paradise, and the new Farmers' Stories route at Leven van de Wind in Wieri...

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

until 2 July 2028

Discover the secrets of Fort Kijkduin on a fascinating free tour! Let yourself be carried away by stories about the fort, its inhabitants, and its...

Blue Food Markt Wieringen

until 2 July 2028

Fresh fish, local flavors, and short supply chains. Discover the Blue Food Market on Wieringen.

Private city walk in Leeuwarden

until 24 July

Book your own guide for a city walk through Leeuwarden. This is the best way to discover the city. It is not without reason that our tours have bee...

Walk & Talk route Harlingen

until 31 December

Chat about the funniest and craziest topics using chat cards. The Walk & Talk route comes in 2 variants:  the Family & Friends or the Data route.

Tall Ships Races Harlingen

until 6 July

In the summer of 2026, Harlingen once again welcomes the world’s most magnificent Tall Ships, together with their international crews and trainees.

Climb de Oldehove

until 26 October

A visit to Leeuwarden’s famous leaning tower is, of course, a must during your stay in Leeuwarden.

MadNes

until 5 July

MadNes is a sustainable surf-, skate- and music festival and takes place on the beach in the village Nes.

Sherlock Tour Detective Game

until 8 April 2028

Sherlock is an interactive tour and exciting game in one, right through the heart of Leeuwarden.

Navy in the spotlight

until 22 May 2028

The interactive exhibit ''Navy in the spotlight'' sheds some light on the exceptional achievements of Admiral De Ruyter and highlights the developm...

Miniature People Leeuwarden

daily

Wander through the streets and alleyways of Leeuwarden’s city centre in search of these tiny Liwwadders.

Cruise during SAIL Harlingen with the Singel Prinses

4 until 6 July

Zeil mee naar de Zandbank!

Saturday 4 July

Zuiderzee Sailing Tours is organizing a sailing trip on July 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We'll sail to a sandbank, where we'll enjoy a two-ho...

Wandelen met de boswachter door Het Zwanenwater

Saturday 4 July

Join the ranger on a journey of discovery through the Zwanenwater and discover the special plants, birds, and the rolling dune landscape.