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SGW Dijkgatbos

until 1 August

A spectacular cross-country competition for enthusiastic riders, horses, and ponies from all over the Netherlands.

Popweekend Schagen

until 1 August

The biggest free music spectacle in North Holland! Come to Schagen on August 1 and 2 and experience three days full of live music, partying, and su...

Meevaren op historisch erfgoed WR4 of WR60

31 July, 7 August and 6 more days

Take a trip on the historic wooden sailing ships, the WR173, WR60, and WR4.

IHMS Zomerfestival in Warmenhuizen

Friday 31 July

Experience a classical summer evening concert by students of the IHMS Summer Festival in the Old Ursula Church.

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

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...

Avondbraderie Petten

31 July, 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!

Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos

until 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...

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...

The Underwater Safari

weekly

Are you going under water with me?

Blue Food Markt Wieringen

until 30 July 2028

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

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

until 30 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...

Climb de Oldehove

until 26 October

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

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

until 8 April 2028

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

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...

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

1 and 2 August

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...

Pancake tour with the Regina Andrea

1 August, 15 August

Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)

1 August, 8 August and 3 more days

From Harlingen a beautiful trip via the seal hotspot of the Wadden Sea and we make a one-hour stop on Vlieland.

Tulenfeest

Saturday 1 August

Traditional annual celebration with the Wieringer Sanghers and Dangsers.