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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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Leeuwarden Run Club
Leeuwarden Run Club
weekly

Running through Leeuwarden on a Sunday morning, with a bunch of great people and the promise of coffee at the finish line.
De geest van Cornelis Lely op de Nachtmarkt Kolhorn
De geest van Cornelis Lely op de Nachtmarkt Kolhorn
Thursday 25 June

In illuminated Kolhorn, history comes to life. Meet the spirit of Cornelis Lely and help piece together new land.
SUPERDRUM
SUPERDRUM
25 and 26 June

An impressive mix of theater, music, and technology. In SUPERDRUM, an actress battles a massive self-playing drum system in a world where man and m...
Wadden trip
Wadden trip
25 June, 25 July and 2 more days
Top in de Kop
Top in de Kop
26 June, 27 June and 6 more days

'Top in de Kop' has existed since 2000 and has become a household name among art and garden lovers from all over the Netherlands. During five joint...
Zwerftocht door Het Zwanenwater - Callantsoog
Zwerftocht door Het Zwanenwater - Callantsoog
Friday 26 June

Join us on an adventurous trek through Het Zwanenwater and discover unique dune valleys, two dune lakes, and the rich nature of the area.
Zeezichtloop Petten Zomerwandeling 2026
Zeezichtloop Petten Zomerwandeling 2026
Friday 26 June

Put on your walking shoes and discover dunes, polder, forest, and coast during the Zeezichtloop Summer Walk in Petten. Choose your distance and wal...
Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
Saturday 27 June

From Harlingen a beautiful trip via the seal hotspot of the Wadden Sea and we make a one-hour stop on Vlieland.
Open dag Eendenkooi 't Zand
Open dag Eendenkooi 't Zand
Saturday 27 June

Take a look inside the more than 400-year-old 't Zand Duck Decoy and discover how a traditional duck decoy works during a guided tour.
Wandelexcursie door de Harger- en Pettemerpolder
Wandelexcursie door de Harger- en Pettemerpolder
Saturday 27 June

Join the ranger through the vast Harger and Pettemer polder and discover old dikes, special birds, and the characteristic polder landscape.
Zomerkunst Zijperkerken 28 juni
Zomerkunst Zijperkerken 28 juni
Sunday 28 June

For three Sundays (June 28, July 5, and July 12), local artists will exhibit their work in the Zijper churches and through open studios. Visitors c...
Westfriese Folklore
Westfriese Folklore
1 July, 8 July and 8 more days

Starting Thursday, July 2, Schagen will be dedicated to West Frisian Folklore for eight consecutive Thursdays.
Braderie Callantsoog
Braderie Callantsoog
1 July, 8 July and 6 more days

Lively street fair with many stalls on the Village Square in Callantsoog.
Cruise during SAIL Harlingen with the Singel Prinses
Cruise during SAIL Harlingen with the Singel Prinses
3 until 6 July
Art Wildrijk: Een Zomer Thuis
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.
Bloemen, vogels en vlinders in Nollen-Zuid bij Den Helder
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...
Avondbraderie Petten
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!
MadNes
MadNes
3 until 5 July

MadNes is a sustainable surf-, skate- and music festival and takes place on the beach in the village Nes.
Tall Ships Races Harlingen
Tall Ships Races Harlingen
3 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.
Zeil mee naar de Zandbank!
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
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.
Zeil mee naar de Zandbank en beleef de Waddenzee!
Zeil mee naar de Zandbank en beleef de Waddenzee!
Sunday 5 July

Zuiderzee Sailing Tours is organizing a sailing trip on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. We'll sail from Den Oever, Waddenhaven, to...
Zomerkunst Zijperkerken 5 juli
Zomerkunst Zijperkerken 5 juli
Sunday 5 July

For three Sundays (June 28, July 5, and July 12), local artists will exhibit their work in the Zijper churches and through open studios. Visitors c...
ExpeR – Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos
ExpeR – Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos
Monday 6 July

A week of real bivouacking in the Dijkgatbos. Build your own shelter, do battle on land, water, and in the dark, and experience Expedition Robbenoo...