Neujahr 2025
Der 1. Januar ist der Tag, an dem fast alle Erwachsenen in den Niederlanden vom Champagner pleite sind. Neben dem Aufräumen des Feuerwerkschaos und dem obligatorischen Besuch bei den Schwiegereltern haben die Niederländer am 1. Januar eine besondere Tradition.
Niederländische Tradition
Das niederländische Neujahrsfest beginnt mit einem Sprung in eiskaltes Wasser während des traditionellen "Neujahrstauchgangs". Angefangen hat alles im Jahr 1960 mit einem Neujahrstauchgang in Zandvoort. Das größte Silvesterbad in den Niederlanden gibt es in Scheveningen. Dieser Tauchgang im Meer bei Scheveningen begann 1965 mit 7 Personen. Heutzutage wird der Tauchgang in Scheveningen von 10.000 Personen durchgeführt, die alle gleichzeitig in das eiskalte niederländische Meerwasser gehen. Im Jahr 2020 war es in 229 niederländischen Orten möglich, das neue Jahr in der Nähe der Heimat zu feiern, ganz nach dieser niederländischen Tradition. In Giethoorn gibt es an diesem Tag keine Menschenmassen, also ideal, um ein Boot in Giethoorn zu mieten.
Ruhetag
Die meisten Niederländer haben am ersten Tag des Jahres einen freien Tag. Banken und Regierungsgebäude sind an diesem Tag geschlossen. Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verkehren, Sonntagsfahrplan am Neujahrstag in den Niederlanden.
Giethoorn
An diesem Tag werden in Giethoorn keine Menschenmassen zu finden sein. Ein perfekter Tag, um ein Boot zu mieten oder einen Spaziergang in Giethoorn zu machen.
Osterwochenende 2025
Karfreitag - 18. April
Die Holländer haben über Ostern ein verlängertes Wochenende frei. Das Wochenende beginnt in der Regel am Karfreitag. Der Tag vor Ostern ist ein Feiertag. Allerdings haben nicht alle Niederländer einen freien Tag. Traditionell kommen viele Deutsche, um Ostern in den Niederlanden zu feiern. Die niederländischen Banken sind über das Osterwochenende geschlossen. Osterfeuer In den niederländischen Provinzen Drenthe, Groningen, Friesland, Overijssel, Nordbrabant und Gelderland werden am Ostersonntag und/oder -montag in vielen niederländischen Dörfern und Städten Osterfeuer entzündet. Das Ergebnis ist, dass Sie bei einem Nordostwind die Osterfeuer in den ganzen Niederlanden riechen werden. Die Tradition, Osterfeuer zu entzünden, ist sehr alt und reicht bis in die vorchristliche Zeit zurück.
Ostersonntag - 20. April
Der Holländer beginnt diesen Tag oft mit einem Osterfrühstück. Auch das Osterfrühstück wird ausgelassen und ein Osterbrunch organisiert. In den letzten Jahren haben niederländische Restaurants darauf reagiert und bieten Osterbrunchs an. Die Holländer gönnen sich gerne bemalte gekochte Eier, einen Brotkorb voller Croissants. An diesem Tag fahren die Holländer oft zur Familie, in den Wald, an den Strand oder nach Giethoorn.
Ostermontag - 21. April
Der Ostermontag beginnt wie der Ostersonntag. Traditionell gehen die Holländer am Ostermontag nach draußen. Beispiele für beliebte Ziele an diesem Montag sind die Möbelboulevards, Baumärkte, Museen, Keukenhof oder Giethoorn. Holländisches Osterfest und Kinder Vor allem niederländische Kinder freuen sich auf Ostern, weil sie gekochte Eier malen dürfen. Dann werden die Eier drinnen oder bei gutem Wetter draußen im Garten versteckt, danach geht die ganze Familie auf Schnitzeljagd, um alle Eier zu finden.
Ostern in Giethoorn
Wenn das Osterwochenende von schönem Wetter begleitet wird, kann es in Giethoorn zu Menschenmassen kommen. Giethoorn mit dem Boot zu erkunden, ist eines der Dinge, die die Holländer zu Ostern unternehmen. Überprüfen Sie die Wettervorhersage hier.
King's day 2025
King Willem-Alexander - April 27
In 2013, Dutch King Willem Alexander succeeded, his mother Princess Beatrix. Since then the Netherlands has a King. The largest party in the Netherlands is on April 27 and called King's Day. Because, it is the birthday of our King Willem-Alexander!
King's day in Netherlands
The Dutch flags are raised outside and there are also several music events in different Dutch cities, for all ages, on this day. In fact, it is a Dutch tradition, to wear orange clothes and drink beer on the steets, that day.
King's day in Amsterdam
If the weather is nice during King's Day, the canals of Amsterdam are completely filled with boats with music boxes day in 2020 was cancelled due to the corona outbreak in the Netherlands.
King's day in Giethoorn
No crowds in Giethoorn on this day. A good day to go to a Giethoorn boat rental and rent an open sloop boat.
King Willem and Queen Maxima visits Dutch Places
Traditionally, the King, together with a number of members of the royal house, also makes a ceremonial visit to one or more municipalities of the country on this day.
Liberation Day Netherlands 2025
Liberation Day - May 5
This Dutch National holiday is yearly celebrated on 5 May. On this day the liberation of the German occupation in the Netherlands in 1945 is celebrated greatly. On 5 May, the Netherlands will also reflect on the great value of democracy, freedom and human rights. In 2020 the celebration was supposed to be dedicated to'75 years of freedom'. Living resistance heroes from all over the world would be celebrated this day. Unfortunately, it was cancelled, due to the corona pandemic in the Netherlands.
Concerts and festivals
Liberation Day in Netherlands is normally celebrated with annual concerts and festivals. Such as, the Liberation Concert in Amsterdam and Liberation Pop in Haarlem. Therefore, Liberation Day is just like "Good Friday", a national holiday. However, not everyone is free. In fact, it is common for a day off to be given every 5 years.
Giethoorn
Just like on King's Day in the Netherlands, giethoorn is not so busy on liberation day. Look here for the best time to visit Giethoorn. There will be plenty of boats to rent in Giethoorn. If liberation day falls on a Sunday, it could be a bit busier in Giethoorn.
Ascencion Day Netherlands 2025
May 29, most of the Dutch can then enjoy a day off. This makes Ascension Day an excellent day for a fun outing with your partner, your family or with a few friends. Ascension always falls on a Thursday. The Dutch often make it a long weekend. This is how they create Ascension weekend.
Dauwpop Festival
Ascension Day is the day on which countless fun and original festivals are organized. The most famous in the Netherlands is probably Dauwpop. Dauwpop has been organized in Hellendoorn for years. This festival started in 1995 with 1,100 visitors. Today there are about 10,000 visitors. Dauwpop offers a wide musical program.
Cycling and hiking
The Dutch love cycling and walking. Because Ascension Day almost always falls in May, it is often a suitable day to enjoy the beautiful nature that the Netherlands has to offer. Whichever province you are in or wherever you go, there are beautiful cycling and walking routes to follow.
Visit a fun fair
Traditionally, fun fairs and annual markets are held in many places during Ascension Day.
Zoos and amusement parks
Every year Ascension Day attracts countless visitors to the zoos and theme parks in the Netherlands. On Ascension Day the weather is often not yet warm enough for a day at the beach, but warm enough to go outside.
Giethoorn
Ascension Day is the busiest day of the year in Giethoorn. Often all boats from the boat rental companies in Giethoorn are rented out days in advance. Try to avoid this day. look here for the best time to visit Giethoorn.
Pentecost Netherlands 2025
June 8 and 9, most of the Dutch can then enjoy 2 days off. This makes Pentecost a long weekend. When the weather is nice, the Dutch all go to the beach, amusement park, festival, Giethoorn or campsite. Either we clean up the house, do chores or visit family.
Cycling and hiking
The Dutch love cycling and walking. Because pentecost weekend almost always falls in the end of May, begin of June, it is often a suitable weekend to enjoy the beautiful nature that the Netherlands has to offer. Whichever province you are in or wherever you go, there are beautiful cycling and walking routes to follow.
Zoos and amusement parks
Every year Pentecost weekend attracts countless visitors to the zoos and theme parks in the Netherlands. On Pentecost weekend, the weather is often not yet warm enough for a day at the beach, but warm enough to go outside.
Giethoorn
Pentecost weekend is traditional the busiest weekend of the year in Giethoorn. Especially in combination with nice weather. Then all boats, from the boat rental companies in Giethoorn are rented out days in advance. Try to avoid this weekend, if possible.. look here for the best time to visit Giethoorn.
Christmas Netherlands 2025
December 25 and 26, as soon as Sinterklaas has "disappeared" the Netherlands, they set up the Christmas tree. In fact, everything in the Dutch houses is devoted to Christmas then. More and more Dutch people also bring their gardens and houses from the outside into Christmas atmospheres. The Dutch celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
Christmas market Netherlands
There are several Christmas markets in the Netherlands. For example, the famous Dickens Festival in Deventer, near Giethoorn Netherlands. Did you know that the largest Christmas market can be found in Dordrecht? In an effort to fight the corona pandemic in Netherlands, all Christmas markets in 2020 are cancelled.
Christmas market Amsterdam
ice village
Every year there is a small Christmas market in front of the Rijksmuseum on the Museumplein in Amsterdam. Besides drinking gluhwein, you can also skate on an ice court. This is called ice village.
Dutch Christmas and family
The Dutch, celebrate Christmas for 2 days. In other words, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. During the evening before Christmas, there are, according to tradition, a well-attended church services in honor of Christmas Eve. Christmas in the Netherlands is usually celebrated with family and friends. Almost every Dutch household, has a decorated Christmas tree at Christmas.
Giethoorn during Christmas
You can be completely alone in Giethoorn during this time. With a bit of luck you will also have a chance of a Dutch village in the snow. If it is freezing in Giethoorn, no boats will be rented out. This is done to grow the ice for the skaters and other winter fun.
Netherlands during corona pandemic
Due to the corona pandemic in the Netherlands, it is the first time that there are conditions, how many people you invite to your home.