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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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From Harlingen: Wadden Sea Adventure by Fast Motorboat – With a Great Chance of Spotting Seals!
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...
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.
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 29 June 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 30 June 2028

Fresh fish, local flavors, and short supply chains. Discover the Blue Food Market on Wieringen.
Private city walk in Leeuwarden
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
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...
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.
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
1 July until 31 October
Braderie Callantsoog
Braderie Callantsoog
1 July, 8 July and 6 more days

Lively street fair with many stalls on the Village Square in Callantsoog.
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
2 July, 9 July and 7 more days

Lotte cooks vegetarian dishes & desserts on Het bos roept! Every Thursday starting June 18 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
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...
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...
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!
Zomervakantie bij het Marinemuseum
Zomervakantie bij het Marinemuseum
3 July 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...
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.
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.
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...