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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...

Japandag in Hortus Overzee

Sunday 5 July

Discover Japanese culture, music, and traditions at Hortus Overzee. On Sunday, July 5, Hortus Overzee will be dedicated to Japan. During Japanese S...

Cruise during SAIL Harlingen with the Singel Prinses

until 6 July

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...

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...

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

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...

Zomerkermis Den Helder

until 11 July

In the mood for thrills, excitement, and cotton candy? The Summer Fair in Den Helder is back with ten days of fairground fun at Willemsoord!

Fietslân | The First 100 Years

until 4 October

Discover how ingenuity and craftsmanship gradually shaped the bicycle into the two-wheeler we know today.

Blue Food Markt Wieringen

until 5 July 2028

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

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.

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

until 5 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...

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

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.

Tall Ships Races Harlingen

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

Sunday 5 July

MadNes is a sustainable surf-, skate- and music festival and takes place on the beach in the village Nes.

Climb de Oldehove

until 26 October

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

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...

Golfclinic

6 July, 10 August

Get introduced to the basics of the game during this golf clinic. The clinic is held at Golf Course Ooghduyne and lasts 1.5 hours.

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...