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Discover Gouda

The "Discover Gouda" themed walk invites visitors to explore the traditional arts and crafts, antiques and designs of Gouda. Traditional craftsmanship The themed route incorporates 18 special craft establishments. The walk starts and finishes at the Market ...

Bach Festival Dordrecht

From 17 to 26 September 2010 inclusive, the historic centre of Dordrecht will form the backdrop to the first ever Bach Festival Dordrecht. The festival is dedicated to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), and offers a mixture of classical and contemporary music. Celebrated musicians ...

“Mills in Floodlight”, Kinderdijk Windmills,

From the 6th to the 11th of September the world-famous windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be lighted at night. The Kinderdijk windmills, dating from 1738-1740, were built to drain the excess water from the Alblasserwaard polders - which are situated below sea-level ...

Schoonhoven River Day

On 18 September, Stichting Schoonhoven will be hosting the annual Rivierendag along the river Lek. This event showcases the versatility of the Zilverstad, the "City of Silver". Maritime atmosphere There is a real maritime flavour to the Rivierendag. ...

The Distillery Festival

The city of Schiedam is adding the finishing touches to the preparations for the 26th edition of the Brandersfeesten (The Distillery Festival). On the 24th, 25th and 26th of September, the Brandersfeesten will be devoted to the theme of WATER. Gondola tour The ...

Science and technology month in Delft

Throughout the month of October, the historic city of Delft will be dedicated to "knowledge". As well as hosting the Science Day, the "city of technology and innovation" will be organising a wealth of activities dedicated to technology. Science Centre Science ...

Zoetermeer Jazz

From the 11th of September to the 3rd of October 2010, Stichting Zoetermeer Jazz will be hosting its annual Jazz Festival. A whole month of jazz In contrast to previous years, the jazz festival will not be a single day event, but consist of weekly events held ...

Tour de France is now Tour de Voorne

Explore Voorne and cycle a stage of the Tour de France, courtesy of a special 3-day package tour. Special Tour de France cycling package The Tour de France will be gracing the beautiful island of Voorne-Putten. Inspired by this fact, two hotels and the regional ...

Theme walk, 'Leiden and the House of Orange'

Every Saturday, visitors to Leiden can enjoy a theme-based guided walking tour entitled ‘the House of Orange’. The tour starts from Visitor Centre Leiden. The House of Orange continues to attract interest The guides of the Gilde Leiden (Leiden Guild) are continually ...

The first Tourist Transfer Points (TOPs) in Groene Hart

From the spring of 2010, cyclists and hikers will be admitted to the first Tourist Transfer Points (TOPs) in Groene Hart. They can start their tour, even be kitted out and get information about the environment here. Unmistakeable from a distance The TOPs lie ...

Historic waters and the Staande Mast route

The Staande Mast route, the Mast-up route, is 114 km long, and stretches from the IJssel Lake to Hollands Diep. Of old the waterways of this route carried people and ...