King's Day (Koningsdag)
Entire country dresses in orange for the king's birthday, sells junk on the street (the only day it's legal), and parties on canals. Amsterdam's canals jam with party boats.
Practical info
Wear orange. Book accommodation 6+ months ahead. Trains run reduced service — walk between neighborhoods.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 14°C · low 5°C · 11 rain days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Carnival in Maastricht (Feb) — Catholic Netherlands' equivalent
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: