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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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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...
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.
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
until 15 June 2028

Fresh fish, local flavors, and short supply chains. Discover the Blue Food Market on Wieringen.
Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin
Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin
until 15 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...
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.
Oerol Terschelling
Oerol Terschelling
until 21 June

Every year for ten days the island of Terschelling changes into one big stage for Theater, Dance, Pop-up Performances, Talks, Visual Arts, Science,...
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.
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.
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...
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...
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
Canal Cruises Singel Prinses
until 31 October
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
18 June, 25 June and 9 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
weekly

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...
Feel Good Live Experience
Feel Good Live Experience
19 and 20 June

Sing, listen, and enjoy along during a warm musical midsummer experience in the Ruïnekerk of Oude Niedorp. Pop choir Feel Good takes you from Queen...
Tuinen Struinen in de mooiste tuinen van Noord-Holland Noord
Tuinen Struinen in de mooiste tuinen van Noord-Holland Noord
19 June, 17 July and 4 more days

Wander through colorful gardens, discover unique plants, and let yourself be inspired by a passion for greenery.
Vaderdag kamperen & Land van Muziek bij Land van Fluwel
Vaderdag kamperen & Land van Muziek bij Land van Fluwel
Friday 19 June

Celebrate Father's Day with survival, a campfire, marshmallows, and music. A rugged weekend full of the outdoors, pancakes, a starry sky, and singa...
De geest van Cornelis Lely op de Boerenlandfair
De geest van Cornelis Lely op de Boerenlandfair
Saturday 20 June

Cornelis Lely pops up amidst stalls, music, and rural conviviality. Solve the puzzle and discover the story behind the Zuiderzee Works.
'Wie vaart er mee?'-vaartochten
'Wie vaart er mee?'-vaartochten
Saturday 20 June

Sail along. On one of the historic sailing ships or on the lifeboat.
Baggerdag Barsingerhorn 2026
Baggerdag Barsingerhorn 2026
Saturday 20 June

Mud, games, and belly sliding: during Baggerdag in Barsingerhorn, children are allowed to get nice and dirty. An afternoon full of action, fun, and...
Guided tour and beer tasting
Guided tour and beer tasting
weekly

During the guided tour in Fortuna Vlieland you will meet the brewer. He explains why Vlieland is so unique as a place to brew beer. You will receiv...
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.