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Events

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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Nachtmarkt van Kolhorn
Nachtmarkt van Kolhorn
Thursday 6 August

Two hundred stalls and stands with a richly varied assortment are set up along the monumental West Frisian Omringdijk, the Nieuwe Streek and around...
Seal tour with the Regina Andrea
Seal tour with the Regina Andrea
6 until 28 August
Ponyrijden in de zomervakantie
Ponyrijden in de zomervakantie
6 August, 9 August and 11 August

Especially for children aged 6 to 11, there are fun days full of pony enjoyment.
Land van Muziek
Land van Muziek
6 August, 11 September and 30 October

Swing along to the biggest pop hits during Land van Muziek at Land van Fluwel. A cheerful afternoon full of music, dance, and friendship bracelets!
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
6 August until 31 October
Tulipa Theater voor kinderen
Tulipa Theater voor kinderen
6 August, 13 August

A mini-theatre performance for children about the adventurer and musician Moes and the story of the Tulipa.
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...
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
6 August, 13 August and 2 more days

Lotte cooks vegetarian dishes & desserts on Het bos roept! Every Thursday starting June 18 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
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...
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...
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.
Weekmarkt Schagen
Weekmarkt Schagen
until 30 December 2027

In Schagen Market City you can visit the weekly market every Thursday between 8:45 am and 1:00 pm. In the summer season the market is larger and la...
Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos
Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos
Thursday 6 August

Playing outside, making new friends, and coming home every day with stories. During the Holiday Games, you will experience a week full of adventure...
Bird excursion XL
Bird excursion XL
weekly

Join us on the Bird exursion XL. With this excursion you will spend no less than three hours on the road. You will visit one of the bird-rich areas...
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
until 5 August 2028

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

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