Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events on Ameland. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
Een cultureel hoogtepunt in de maand november met eilandbrede expositie waar, en dat is ook heel bijzonder, de zee de grens aangeeft. De hele maand November is het dan ook Kunstmaand op Ameland. Dwalen in november over het eiland langs de getoonde kunst. Het is dan genieten van kunst en de ingetogenheid van het ...
De Ameland Adventurerun is een wedstrijd en prestatieloop gehouden in december. De volgende afstanden kunnen er gelopen worden: 21,1 km wedstrijd- en recreatieloop, 10 km recreatieloop, 5 km recreatieloop, 1 en 2 km Kidsrun. De Adventurerun is een wedstrijd- en recreatieloop voor jong en oud. Trotseer de winterse elementen ...
The National Museum Week is an annual event where hundreds of museums throughout the Netherlands open their doors to celebrate the rich culture, art, and history of the country. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover the hidden treasures and famous collections of Dutch museums. From historical artefacts to ...
The National Mill Day, celebrated annually on the second weekend of May, is a festive day when hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands open their doors to the public. This event, which has been organised since the 1970s, celebrates the country's rich milling history and attracts thousands of visitors each ...
Each year, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) opens the doors of its rescue stations during the annual Lifeboat Day. This event offers a unique opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes. What's on at Lifeboat Day? - Educational Activities: Learn all about the rescue work and the equipment used, ...
Along the coast of Ameland, traces of the Second World War can still be found. Dive into the past and experience history up close during Bunker Day, a unique event that opens the doors to the hidden bunkers along the Dutch coast. From Zeeland to the Wadden Islands, discover the remnants of the Second World War and the Atlantic Wa ...
Since 1999 the annual Ameland Beach Rugby Festival takes place. The beach tournament can enjoy a lot of European interest and is the biggest beach rugby tournament worldwide, with 160 teams from 10 different countries. The festival hosts the official Dutch championship Beach rugby for both men and women. Also there is a ...
Since 1986, the 'Crafts Day' has been held in Ballum every year on the fourth Thursday in July. Amelanders demonstrate all kinds of traditional crafts, such as sheep shearing, wool spinning, glass blowing, basket weaving, clog making and much more. There will also be all kinds of stands with exhibitions, including of old ...
Since 1986, Nes has been the setting for this cultural street festival annually on the first Friday of August. Streets and squares of the historical village center of Nes are then populated with street theatre artists, acrobats, stilt walkers, children's theatre, musicians, and much more.
Elk jaar organiseert de Amelander Men- en Rijvereniging hun jaarlijkse men-evenement: de samengestelde menwedstrijd. In verschillende categorieën worden de vaardigheden van de menners en het uithoudingsvermogen van de paarden op de proef gesteld. Voor de deelnemers een uitdagend en afwisselend parcours. De hindernissen ...
Every year, on a weekend in September, many monuments in the Netherlands open their doors to the public. The participating monuments on Ameland can be recognised by the Open Monuments Day flag, with the logo as depicted here. It offers the rare opportunity to visit historical buildings, churches, windmills, residences, and ma ...
The vast natural beauty of Ameland provides the perfect backdrop for one of the Netherlands' most challenging and thrilling sporting events: the Cross Triathlon Ameland. This annual event attracts athletes and spectators from across the country and beyond to the picturesque Wadden island for a unique combination of ...
Ameland, one of the charming Wadden Islands of the Netherlands, is not only known for its natural beauty but also as the host of the unique hiking event Tussen Slik en Zand (Between Mud and Sand). This event is not just a hike; it offers a deep dive into the impressive landscape of the island, enriched with art, music, and ...
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