Koningsdag is by far the largest outdoor event in the Netherlands. We celebrate April 27 the birthday of our King William. Several places in the center such as the canals, Dam Square the Vondelpark are filled with partying people. The city turns into a huge open-air market that day.
King's Day in Amsterdam
King's Day is celebrated in Amsterdam in a grand and compelling way. Residents of the canals put all their belongings outside. Tourists from home and abroad come to the capital to experience this celebration. Each part of the city has its own dynamics and way of celebrating. The big squares for the tourists. The cozy Jordaan and the Pijp for Amsterdam residents and, of course, the Vondelpark for children and young families.
Aboard a boat, you will experience King's Day to the fullest. Not only will you have a good view of the canals from the water, you will enjoy the boats on the water, booths on the shore and live music on the bridges. Celebrating King's Day on a boat is very special. Rederij Mokum is trying to give as many people as possible a chance to experience Kings Day from the water. However, given the crowds, it is wise to inquire about availability.
King's night is an adventure
Do you find King's Day too busy and crowded? Then inquire about King's Night options! By eve, the city is already wonderfully busy and most of the vendors have already taken their places. You can disembark anywhere to soak up the atmosphere and take a tour.
The history of King's (Queens) Day
On August 31, 1885, the first Prince's Day was celebrated in the Netherlands on the occasion of Princess Wilhelmina's fifth birthday. Princess Day was thus the precursor to Queen's Day. After Queen Juliana's coronation in 1891, the celebration was moved to April 30, her birthday. The celebration was also called Queen's Day for the first time from that date. Queen Beatrix never changed this. When King Willem Alexander ascended the throne, celebration did get moved to his birthday. So now we celebrate King's Day on April 27.
King's Day
Location: Amsterdam Center and various other locations
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