Floating Flower Parade | June 21-23
The Floating Flower Parade is an annual event where beautifully decorated boats sail through the waters of the Westland. The boats are adorned with the most beautiful flowers, plants, and vegetables grown by local Westland growers. This colorful spectacle takes place in the summer and attracts visitors from far and wide. A unique event for young and old! This year is also the anniversary edition, marking the 25th anniversary of the Floating Flower Parade Westland. It promises to be an extra special edition. You definitely don’t want to miss it!
Floating Flower Parade 2024: varendcorso.nl

Festival Weeks in the Westland
In the summer months, the Westland is bursting with fun during various festival weeks in towns such as Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande, and De Lier. These weeks are filled with fairs, music performances, sports events, and other festivities. Each week is a celebration in a different town! It’s a great way to experience the local culture and celebrate with the residents.
Check out the events per town via the events calendar: events calender

European Football Championship – UEFA EURO 2024
This summer is the European Football Championship! From June 14 to July 14, UEFA EURO 2024 is on the program. A perfect occasion to follow the matches with friends and family. Whether you are a passionate football supporter or just love the atmosphere, it’s always fun to watch the matches together. Visit a local pub or café in the region, where large screens are often set up for the public. Enjoy the exciting matches, cheer with other fans, and make it a festive afternoon or evening with snacks and drinks. Don’t forget to wear your favorite team’s shirt to keep the spirit high!
Match schedule: UEFA EURO 2024

Rotterdam Zoo (Diergaarde Blijdorp)
 A visit to Diergaarde Blijdorp is always a good idea! Blijdorp is one of the most beautiful and oldest zoos in the Netherlands. At the same time, it is also the most visited zoo in the Netherlands! Discover the different themed areas, admire exotic animals, walk through a unique underwater world in the ‘Oceanium’, and enjoy the beautiful gardens and playgrounds.
More information and tickets: diergaardeblijdorp.nl

Learn All About Jenever at the Jenever Museum Schiedam
Schiedam is known for its jenever. Visit one of the historic jenever distilleries, such as the Ketel 1 Jenever Museum, follow one of the many tours, and learn more about the rich history of this city and its famous drink. Info and tickets: bezoek.ketel1.nl

Go on a boat excursion in the Biesbosch
In a beautiful landscape with a compelling history lies the Biesbosch National Park. Enjoy the fairytale-like willow forests and shores and sail with a small boat through the winding creeks. Afterwards, you can always stop for a drink at a terrace in the historic village of Drimmelen. You pay €95 for half a day per boat (maximum 11 people per boat).
Boating in the Biesbosch: zuiderwaterlinie.nl

Canal Tour in Den Bosch
This time, you sail through the illustrious past of the capital of North Brabant, ’s-Hertogenbosch. With cozy canals, old city walls, and beautiful historic buildings, you sail back to the time when ’s-Hertogenbosch was a wealthy center for trade and art. From the water, you get a different perspective of the charming ’s-Hertogenbosch. You pay €17.50 per person for a canal tour. Canal Tour Den Bosch: rederijwolthuis.nl

Castle Maurick
Hidden in the greenery, on an island on the Dommel, lies the noble castle of Prince Maurits of Orange, Castle Maurick. This castle is at the top of the list of the best outings in Brabant. With its impressive towers, drawbridge, stepped gables, and courtyard, Castle Maurick in Vught is a real castle. You can take a beautiful walk in the area and also enjoy a meal in the castle during this outing.
Castle Maurick: kasteel-maurick.nl

Fort de Roovere
Do you appreciate the Brabant nature? Then you will surely enjoy the beautiful surroundings and special architecture at Fort de Roovere in Bergen op Zoom! You can even view it from a high lookout tower. Fort De Roovere is also known for its Moses Bridge. This bridge has won an important architecture and construction award. Nearby, you will find the fortress town of Bergen op Zoom. The historic square is full of charming terraces and is definitely worth a visit! This outing is free (except for the drinks on the terrace 😉).
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Smaller Beaches in the Netherlands
When the temperature rises, the beach is always a perfect destination. The Zeeland beaches and, of course, the well-known beaches of The Hague are very popular. Want to avoid extreme crowds at the beach? Then visit a local, smaller beach. Many people do not know that the island of Tholen is nearby and also has nice little beaches. Additionally, the beaches of Rockanje, Monster, and Vlugtenburg in ’s-Gravenzande are good alternatives.
Choose something small and cozy, and you will surely have a great day close to home with undoubtedly no (or fewer) traffic jams. 😉