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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

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...

Prinsentuin concerts

16 August, 23 August and 30 August

The Prinsentuin has been a popular venue in the Frisian capital for small-scale concerts and events for many years. Always free admission.

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...

Blue Food Markt Wieringen

until 15 August 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.

The OnderWaterSafari

weekly

Are you going under water with me?

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

until 15 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...

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.

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

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

daily

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

Cruise on the Regina Andrea: on exercise with the KNRM

Tuesday 18 August

Westfriese Folklore

19 August, 26 August and 2 September

Starting Thursday, July 2, Schagen will be dedicated to West Frisian Folklore for eight consecutive Thursdays.

Midzomerfeest Slootdorp

19 until 22 August

Celebrate summer in Slootdorp during the festive Midsummer Festival! Four days of fun with music, games, a six-event competition, and activities fo...

Wad at Night Regina Andrea

Wednesday 19 August

City Tour Dokkum

19 August, 22 August and 2 more days

In July and August, you can join a guided walking tour of the city every Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The tour begins at the small square ne...

Braderie Callantsoog

Wednesday 19 August

Lively street fair with many stalls on the Village Square in Callantsoog.

Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!

20 August, 27 August

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

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

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...