The best events in the Wadden area

Street Festival Harlingen

Street Festival Harlingen

Saturday 13 June

On Saturday 13 June, Harlingen’s city centre transforms into one large open-air stage filled with music, dance, street theatre, circus acts and ent...

Met de boswachter door de Noordduinen

Met de boswachter door de Noordduinen

Saturday 13 June

Stroll off the beaten path through the Noordduinen and discover the habitat of the European Stonechat with ranger Tim.

Breezand op Stelten

Breezand op Stelten

Saturday 13 June

A lively day at the Zandvaart with a market, music, and entertainment for young and old.

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...

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

Rondleidingen Fort Kijkduin

until 13 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 13 June 2028

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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.

Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)

Sealtour plus a stop at island Vlieland (3 hours)

14 June, 27 June

From Harlingen a beautiful trip via the seal hotspot of the Wadden Sea and we make a one-hour stop on Vlieland.

3-Course Tasting: What’s on the Table, That’s What You Get

3-Course Tasting: What’s on the Table, That’s What You Get

Sunday 14 June

Before we start our new menu, we’re inviting you for one last dinner: a 3-course tasting menu for just €24,95. No fuss, just good food in a relaxed...

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.

Prinsentuin concerts

Prinsentuin concerts

14 June, 2 August and 4 more days

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.