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Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site offers many fun, exciting or relaxing events. On all the islands and on the Wadden Sea coast you will find enough to do to fill your agenda completely.

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Seal tour with the Regina Andrea
Seal tour with the Regina Andrea
until 28 August
Annual Fair Dokkum
Annual Fair Dokkum
Friday 7 August

On Friday, August 7, 2026, Dokkum’s historic downtown will once again serve as the setting for the annual fair. Dozens of stalls and live music wil...
Tuinen Struinen in de mooiste tuinen van Noord-Holland Noord
Tuinen Struinen in de mooiste tuinen van Noord-Holland Noord
7 August, 8 August and 4 September

Wander through colorful gardens, discover unique plants, and let yourself be inspired by a passion for greenery.
Meevaren op historisch erfgoed WR4 of WR60
Meevaren op historisch erfgoed WR4 of WR60
7 August, 14 August and 5 more days

Take a trip on the historic wooden sailing ships, the WR173, WR60, and WR4.
Maisdoolhof Leven van de Wind
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...
Fietslân | The First 100 Years
Fietslân | The First 100 Years
until 4 October

Discover how ingenuity and craftsmanship gradually shaped the bicycle into the two-wheeler we know today.
Zomervakantie bij het Marinemuseum
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...
Avondbraderie Petten
Avondbraderie Petten
Friday 7 August

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
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...
Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin
Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin
until 5 August 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
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
until 6 August 2028

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

Are you going under water with me?
Walk & Talk route Harlingen
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.
Climb de Oldehove
Climb de Oldehove
until 26 October

A visit to Leeuwarden’s famous leaning tower is, of course, a must during your stay in Leeuwarden.
Sherlock Tour Detective Game
Sherlock Tour Detective Game
until 8 April 2028

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

Wander through the streets and alleyways of Leeuwarden’s city centre in search of these tiny Liwwadders.
Navy in the spotlight
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...
Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
8 August, 9 August and 2 more days

From Harlingen a beautiful trip via the seal hotspot of the Wadden Sea and we make a one-hour stop on Vlieland.
Op zoek naar de beeldschone parnassia
Op zoek naar de beeldschone parnassia
Saturday 8 August

During a walk, we pay attention not only to the Parnassia, but also to other special plants, fascinating insects, and various bird species that mak...
Zandstock Festival
Zandstock Festival
Saturday 8 August

Zandstock is a two-day music festival in the northernmost part of North Holland.
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
until 31 October
A fishy festival
A fishy festival
8 August, 14 August 2027

If you visit the HarbourFishtival, you can learn all about the lives of real fishermen. The fishermen will teach you all about the fishing industry...
City Tour Dokkum
City Tour Dokkum
8 August, 12 August and 5 more days

In July and August, you can join a guided walking tour of the city every Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The tour begins at the small square ne...
Guided tour and beer tasting
Guided tour and beer tasting
weekly

During the guided tour in Fortuna Vlieland you will meet the brewer. He explains why Vlieland is so unique as a place to brew beer. You will receiv...