What to Experience in Noordwijk: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Noordwijk and the surrounding region. 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.
2024
National Museum Week
Begin april
During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up.
Most beautiful traffic jam of the Netherlands
End April
Early April the 'most beautiful traffic jam of the Netherlands' takes place. The flower parade of the 'Bollenstreek' (Bulb region) will drive illuminated its route through Noordwijkerhout. 'The most beautiful traffic jam of the Netherlands' is a range of vehicles, new model cars, floats, old-timers, all decorated with ...
Funfair in Noordwijk aan Zee
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Noordwijk aan Zee it is still possible every year, end of April
Flower parade of the 'Bollenstreek'
End April
Annually the Flower parade of the 'Bollenstreek' rides its 40 km long route from Noordwijk to Haarlem. It departs from Noordwijk at 9.15am - arrives in Haarlem around 9.30pm. The parade consists of some twenty floats ...
King's Day in Noordwijk
King's Day is officially the national celebration of the birthday of the King, but this in reality is only an excuse to party hard. The celebrations takes place all over the Netherlands. Several activities taking place throughout Noordwijk and make the 27th April for a special day.
Tourist Market
Every Sunday a lively market is organized on the Palaceplein, with about 50 stalls that each sell great items. Old-fashioned fun with music, and an attraction for the children where they can let off some steam. While the children play, you can leisurely walk down the street fair and take your time looking around. ...
Noordwijk Kamermuziekfestival
Het Noordwijk Kamermuziekfestival biedt voor jong en oud een kans om zowel muziek te maken als er naar te luisteren. In dit vierdaags muziekfestijn wordt Noordwijk een plek waar natuur, musici en muziekliefhebbers samenkomen. Van kamermuziekconcerten in Oude ...
National Mills Day
Tweede weekend van mei
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 ...
Opera aan Zee (Seaside Opera)
End May
Opera aan Zee has been organising open-air opera performances since 1997. Against the backdrop of beach, sea, dunes and ever-changing clouds. Performances always take place outdoors in gardens, on terraces, in the dunes, on squares and on the beach. Opera aan Zee aspires to the following. Offer a stage to ...
Bunkerdag
Langs de kust van Noordwijk zijn nog sporen te vinden van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Onder andere de bunkers, gebouwd als onderdeel van de Atlantikwall. Normaal zijn deze fascinerende betonnen kolossen gesloten voor het publiek, maar onder andere op Bunkerdag zijn van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur de bunkers ...
Market under the Linden
June
Fans of garden, lifestyle and delicacies can get ample inspiration this weekend during the annual 'Market under the Linden'. The leafy Lindenplein and the stylish Voorstraat form the charming back drop for tons of activities and interesting sights. Have a relaxing stroll along the countless stalls with their ...
10 of Noordwijk
The 10 of Noordwijk is an annual running event. The 10-kilometer run goes over the cozy boulevard to the beautiful dunes of Noordwijk. The start and finish line of this running event is in front of the 'Hotels van Oranje' near the boulevard. There's also a stage ...
Cirque des Dunes
Je waant je bij Cirque du Soleil aan zee! Ca. 12 spectaculaire acts zullen op zaterdagavond 15 juli en 5 augustus vanaf ca. 18.30 hun opwachting maken voor en rondom de duinen aan de Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard te Noordwijk aan Zee. Het programma biedt ...
Summer market
Elke woensdag in juli en augustus
A cozy street fair on every Wednesday, right in the heart of Noordwijk aan Zee. The Summer markets have been completely revamped this year! The set up of the stalls, as well as the products sold. The atmosphere and experience will be quite different this time around. For instance ...
Levende Beelden Festival
Noordwijk aan Zee staat zondag 23 juli 2023 en 20 augustus 2023 aanstaande in het teken van “Levende Beelden”. Dan vindt namelijk in Noordwijk alweer de 9e editie van het Levende Beelden Festival plaats. Heeft ...
Ibiza Festival Noordwijk
Op het Ibiza Festival vind je ca. 150 marktkramen, met een 'Ibiza'-uitstraling, verspreid op de Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard en op een gedeelte van de Grent. De Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard wordt in zijn geheel hiervoor afgesloten. Op het Ibiza festival kun je terecht voor producten die gerelateerd zijn aan ...
Flower Parade
2nd Saturday of August
Beautifully decorated individuals and floats covered in flowers parade through the Bollenstreek. Dozens of cars and floats, adorned with the finest floral creations, serve as a splendid business card for the flower industry and a 'top-notch crowd-puller'. The procession ...
Open Monuments Day in Noordwijk
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Every year, on a weekend in September, many monuments in the Netherlands open their doors to the public. The participating monuments in Noordwijk can be recognised by the Open Monuments Day flag, ...
Opera aan Zee (Seaside Opera)
End May
Opera aan Zee has been organising open-air opera performances since 1997. Against the backdrop of beach, sea, dunes and ever-changing clouds. Performances always take place outdoors in gardens, on terraces, in the dunes, on squares and on the beach. Opera aan Zee aspires to the following. Offer a stage to ...
