The best events in the Wadden area
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Events
Top events in the Wadden area
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Tulipa Theater voor kinderen
Tulipa Theater voor kinderen
30 July, 6 August and 13 August
A mini-theatre performance for children about the adventurer and musician Moes and the story of the Tulipa.
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Ponyrijden in de zomervakantie
Ponyrijden in de zomervakantie
30 July, 4 August and 3 more days
Especially for children aged 6 to 11, there are fun days full of pony enjoyment.
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Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)
30 July, 1 August and 4 more days
From Harlingen a beautiful trip via the seal hotspot of the Wadden Sea and we make a one-hour stop on Vlieland.
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Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin
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...
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Blue Food Markt Wieringen
Blue Food Markt Wieringen
until 30 July 2028
Fresh fish, local flavors, and short supply chains. Discover the Blue Food Market on Wieringen.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
Lotte Kookt op Het bos roept!
30 July, 6 August and 3 more days
Lotte cooks vegetarian dishes & desserts on Het bos roept! Every Thursday starting June 18 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Zomervakantie bij het Marinemuseum
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...
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Maisdoolhof Leven van de Wind
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...
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Vakantiespelen Dijkgatbos
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...
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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...
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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...
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Miniature People Leeuwarden
Miniature People Leeuwarden
daily
Wander through the streets and alleyways of Leeuwarden’s city centre in search of these tiny Liwwadders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IHMS Zomerfestival in Warmenhuizen
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.
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SGW Dijkgatbos
SGW Dijkgatbos
31 July and 1 August
A spectacular cross-country competition for enthusiastic riders, horses, and ponies from all over the Netherlands.
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Meevaren op historisch erfgoed WR4 of WR60
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.
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Popweekend Schagen
Popweekend Schagen
31 July and 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...
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Avondbraderie Petten
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!
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Tulenfeest
Tulenfeest
Saturday 1 August
Traditional annual celebration with the Wieringer Sanghers and Dangsers.
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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!
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...
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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...
