Weekend tips: July 24 to 26 (and more)
Weekend Incoming? Yes, please! And when we do it, we do it right. The summer months are the most fun, which is why we have another list full of the very best and most enjoyable weekend tips ready for you. With cultural outings, culinary pop-ups, new openings, festivals and everything that adds zest to your weekend.
Not only in Amsterdam by the way (our home base), but also definitely outside. And handy: not only for this weekend, but also for the coming weekends. That way you are always prepared. With this list you ensure that your weekend becomes one that you would like to extend for a few more days. Let's go!
The second edition of Zondag bij De Baanderij is scheduled for Sunday, August 2. Enjoy an extensive brunch and a relaxed afternoon at this new kid by the IJ. Challenge each other to a game from the games corner, let the kids play, or just hang out for a good conversation with a snack and a drink.
Whether you come with your family, friends, or neighbors, this is the perfect place to end the Sunday together in a relaxed way.
As far as we are concerned, the fastest riser when it comes to favorite spots on the beach? That has to be Petit Péché at Outpost. Rutger Boukamp and Wes ten Kleij, the men behind this place (and behind Café Beurre), are closing the restaurant in Amsterdam for five months again this summer and moving with all their belongings to Outpost in Zandvoort. Fine dining With the sun on your head and the sand between your toes? Phew, yes!
And every Sunday, a different restaurant sets up shop at Outpost, each in its own way. All summer long, one Amsterdam establishment after another joins in: from Bottleshop, Bon Burger Bar, Trees en Café Beurre x Wine Shop, tot Boonen de Koot, Balthazar's Kitchen, Café Cenc, Gertrude en Alba† And also Badcuyp: the beloved Amsterdam neighborhood spot is moving to the coast for two Sundays on August 9 and 16.
After the success of the Oatly Bike Thru, Oatly has really caught the bug. So what's nextRadioRadioOatlyOatly. Whut? This summer, Oatly and the Amsterdam music and community platform Radio Radio are joining forces for RadioRadioOatlyOatly: a outdoor chill spot where beats, good times, sun, and refreshing drinks (something with oat milk) come together. What a delightful match. Radio Radio has had a beloved spot in Westerpark for years and knows exactly how to bring music, culture, and people together. This summer, RadioRadio and Oatly are providing not only the atmosphere but also a nice place to take a break between dancing. Westerpark it is.
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Westerpark, Pazzanistraat 3, 1014 DB Amsterdam
The Dutch summer dream…. Watching movies under the stars, in the middle of the forest. Oh yes. The Forest cinema Buitenplaats De Hoorneboeg in Hilversum is back. With headphones on, you watch from a comfortable chair July 8 to August 30 to films that move and inspire. This is how they screen perfect days en Hamnet to the Surinamese classic Wan Pipel. All linked to themes such as nature, mental health, love, loss, and leadership.
Each movie night begins with a personal introduction by a distinguished speaker, such as Professor of Psychiatry Jim van Os or photographer Jimmy Nelson, ties in with the evening's theme. An added bonus: during the day, there are regular workshops that delve deeper into the topics covered in the film. And feel free to turn it into a complete summer evening. In July, you can join us beforehand for a three-course dinner at Restaurant Bij de Tuinman, while in August, you can enjoy an informal Tuinmanshap in the vegetable garden, complete with music. The youngest visitors haven't been forgotten either, as the Bosbiosje returns with family films and fun kids' activities.
Ray-Ban colors De Hallen red. On Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July opens the Tthe Ray-Ban Red Experience the doors to the public at De Hallen in Amsterdam. You can walk in freely to view the art installations and the new eyewear collection, while a DJ provides the soundtrack. It closes on Saturday. Zoë Love Smith finish with a live performance.
De Hallen, Studio 2, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, Amsterdam.
In the mood for a summer day without traveling far? At the Markthal, it starts the moment you enter: look upstairs, taste downstairs. While the gigantic ceiling artwork draws your gaze upwards, a world of flavors awaits below. Summer must triesGet a mango poke bowl, taste Vietnamese summer rolls, share a plate of Mediterranean mezze, have a tropical ice cream or cool off with a iced matcha. With 100+ food spots There really is something for everyone. Create your own route through various global flavors. Within 20 minutes, you can travel from Asia to the Mediterranean and back again. We like.
With screeching tires to Museum Arnhem for the crème de la crème of Dutch art. In the exhibition Naked that Touches Through September 20, you can see how artists use the naked body to discuss themes such as freedom, identity, and inequality. Real people, with all the so-called imperfections that come with it, take center stage: from paintings to contemporary photography and performances. Mega interesting and beautiful.
Museum Arnhem is in any case one of the most beautifully situated museum buildings in the Netherlands, and that alone is worth a detour. It is situated on the high moraine with a picture perfect view over the Rhine. There is a free-to-access sculpture garden, and we haven't even mentioned Café Pierre yet.
Let's go Arnhem.
Nudity that moves | Museum Arnhem | Art & culture in Gelderland
What started over 10 years ago as a craft beer festival in a single city has grown into *the* Drinks Festival of the Netherlands (yes, really, with 18 editions in 17 cities this summer). And TAPT is now much more than just beer. In addition to a still fantastic selection of beers, you can also enjoy wines, cocktails, 0.0% alcohol drinks, and food (from Mexican to full charcuterie boards) that is finger-licking good. Add to that space to chill, raunchy singalongs (at the karaoke, which is new by the way!), disco bingo, board games in collaboration with 999 Games, and speed dating, and your weekend is guaranteed to be a success. Speed dating? Yes, singles take note! TAPT is partnering with love partner Festiflirt, who will help you find a new romance through speed dating during the party, among other things.
So, TAPT is coming to 17 cities this summer, and Haarlem is on the schedule this weekend (July 24 and 25). You can still get it starting from 20,90 euros. last minute your tickets. Please note: this festival is 18+!
Summer = wonderful. Until the moment you melt on a terrace or wonder what to do with all those days off. Our suggestion? Head to the cinema. This July and August, simply take your Cineville pass with you on vacation. With it, you can go to the movies unlimitedly in all Cineville countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Austria. That's no fewer than 248 cinemas spread across 92 cities.
Planning a city trip to Stockholm, Antwerp, Berlin, Vienna, or another Cineville city? Then a movie is the perfect stopover. From charming neighborhood cinemas and old art-house cinemas to open-air screenings and industrial buildings, a local beer at the bar, and perhaps even a cinema cat to welcome you. Staying in the Netherlands instead? Then this is the perfect time to discover a new movie theater (or just drop back into your favorite).
Don't have a Cineville pass yet? You can easily get one online starting from 19 euros per month.
Now that the mussel season starts again in July, there is every reason to drive towards the Veluwe. At the bistro of The Weaver Lodge Enjoy delicious mussels during the Mussel Weeks from Monday, July 13 to Sunday, August 9. In addition to the regular menu, the bistro team serves three variations of mussels starting at 17 pm: classic, in tomato sauce, and Asian-style. For €35 per person, you can join us every evening for a summery mussel night. You don't have to stay at De Wever Lodge to dine at the bistro, but a weekend at De Wever Lodge is highly recommended. Located in the heart of the Veluwe, you will find complete relaxation at this beautiful hotel. Then, after all those mussels, you can simply roll straight back to your room.
Book here for the mussel weeks.
lucky you! Then head for Arosa. The popular winter sports area is a party in the summer anyway and a paradise for nature lovers. But on driving day 24, the Dorfmarkt kicks off in the mountain village of Arosa. The Poststrasse is closed off and the stretch between the post office and the town hall turns into one big party mile.
There are stalls from shopkeepers, music, entertainment, all kinds of tasty food, and sports clubs compete for the best street occupation. We like that!
Ah, yet another superb gastronomic festival in our own country. Once again in Amsterdam. Chefs in het Bos in the Amsterdamse Bos is where we want to go for two weekends: from July 31 to August 2 and August 7 to 9. Under the canopy of the Amsterdamse Bos, an impressive lineup of the culinary elite: there are a total of 24 Michelin restaurants, spread across 12 top chefs per weekend! This year's theme is 'Roots of 2050': the idea is how we will eat in the future. Innovative techniques and local ingredients. Delicious food – check. But there is also entertainment: jazz sessions during the day and dancing under the stars in the evening. Count us in.
Heard it a lot, a whole lot this summer (holiday): we’re staying close to home! And we understand that all too well. There is still so much to discover in our own beautiful country (where it is at its most beautiful in the summer, too). To celebrate that – our beautiful country in the summer – book your city trip with WestCord Hotels this summer with extra benefits: The longer you stay, the higher the discount! And that’s not all. You also get amazing extras such as free late check-out, a welcome drink, or a cocktail at the bar of the hotel of your choice. For example, you could go to Hotel New York in Rotterdam, the Arsenaal in Delft, or Hotel Jakarta in Amsterdam, to name just a few absolute top picks. Where to book? You can do so below.
What are we getting up to with the kids this summer? Definitely this! On August 15 and 16, Circus Snor strikes his colorful tents at Camping de Kleine Wereld in Onnen, close to Groningen. Not for a traditional circus, but a cheerful, quirky show full of humor, acrobatics, and surprises.
And that’s not all: the fun Children’s Caravan is ready around the show. Children can try out circus tricks themselves, play games, and, of course, have a cool (or hilarious) moustache painted on their faces.
Combining it with an overnight stay at the campsite is, of course, the most fun!
If we could, we would hop on a plane to the Caribbean right now. Endless sunshine, good vibes, and delicious food. Unfortunately, that isn't always possible. Luckily, Mondi has come up with a solution. At both Mondi Nieuw-West and Mondi Skybar, you can attend Mondi Weekends every Friday and Saturday. Sultry evenings with flavorful Caribbean à la carte dishes, Mondi DJs behind the turntables, and a special Mondi Moment as the cherry on top. So, food, drinks, and dancing! Always a good choice. It is also highly recommended for a birthday or other special occasion. There is even a balloon decoration service for that (yes, really!).
Book now here.
If there is a reservation you make for the warm days, it should be a reservation at Erloom.
After all, you might just know Hilvarenbeek from Safaripark Beekse Bergen… But there is more to the Brabant village just outside Tilburg! And how… Hilvarenbeek is charming, welcoming, and it is the home of restaurant ErloomThe owners run the business under that name all summer long – from early May to late September. restaurant Erloom so, one of the Netherlands' most fun pop-up restaurants. Every weekend is a party during those months, and it's a success.
We already knew Madurodam in The Hague: the miniature version of the Netherlands. But did you know that Amsterdam now has its own miniature version too? It's not an interactive open-air museum like Madurodam, but it is a beautiful museum with plenty of stories and miniatures to help you out. From the Anne Frank House to Dam Square and the Red Light District – in about 50 minutes, you'll visit all the highlights and learn about the history of our beautiful capital. It's also fun with kids, who can endlessly search for figures, boats, and recognizable places. This way, you won't need a city tour and can spend the rest of the day shopping or relaxing at one of the many restaurants en terracesChildren under 18 can participate for €12,95, and an adult ticket costs €17,50.
Yes, you heard correctly. Not the eveningveveryday, but the Evening BVierdaagse. This event is actually a better (or yes, even more sociable) version of the regular Vierdaagse. Here, walking through the beautiful streets of Amsterdam and Rotterdam is combined with brewery hopping, beer tasting, and enjoying the tastiest bitesLast year, an edition was already organized in Amsterdam, but due to its success, there is also an edition in Rotterdam this year. So when does it take place? During the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, of course. You can participate from July 21 to 24.
Buying here your tickets for 45 euros each.
It might still feel a bit far away, but the summer holidays are really just around the corner. Time to slowly start filling that calendar again. To celebrate Cinekid's 40th anniversary, a number of unforgettable Dutch film classics are being shown on the big screen again throughout the Netherlands this summer. From Abeltje en Pietje Bell to Tasjesdief, Afblijven, and Kapsalon Romy: films you (probably) grew up with yourself and can now show to your kids. A perfect holiday outing for rainy afternoons, sweltering summer days, or simply because going to the cinema together is secretly always fun. The classics can be seen in cinemas and film theaters throughout the Netherlands from July 9 to August 12. Extra fun: for some screenings, Cinekid is also organizing workshops, quizzes, and other activities for children.
Attention all seasoned oyster fans and 'I'm-finally-starting-to-appreciate-it' slurpers: on September 12 (from 12 to 17 pm), Koester je Oester is organizing the very first Oyster Walk XXL. And for this, you don't need to put on Wellington boots and trudge along the Zeeland coast. You'll simply enjoy a leisurely stroll through the heart of Amsterdam. No fewer than 15 top restaurants are participating in this slurping route, where you can sample one fresh oyster at each participating restaurant using a stamp card. Yum. Tired of oysters, but haven't collected all 15 stamps yet? Don't panic. You determine your own route and pace, so stopping early is no problem either. During the walk, you will discover the very best oysters in Amsterdam, from classic brasseries to modern seafood restaurants.
Here you score your tickets for 58 euros per person.
Handy, aren't those weekend tips from Bart? Are there never enough and do you want even more inspiration? things to do and good ideas for the weekend (and the rest of the week)? Of course we also have something for that, namely the Barts Boekje Newsletter. No endless spam, we hate that too. Just an email once a week with tips for your holiday (or just a... staycation), for your interior, countries you want to go to now that the weather is possible, the most beautiful tree houses, the tastiest coffee, tips for your offspring and so on. Lots of good ideas in a small email – we can't make it any easier, but we certainly can make it more fun.
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