What to do in January?

Happy New Year! Also in 2025 there is a lot on the planning on our country. We looked for the best outings in January. Whoever says January is a boring month is wrong!

Take part in a New Year’s dive

Update – unfortunately canceled! On January 1, we start the year fresh and fruity with the New Year’s Dive! There are New Year’s dives at several locations in the Netherlands, such as the UNOX New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen. But also our own location a/d PLAS in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel has its own New Year’s dive! The Bollenstreek, Zandvoort and Vlieland also organize New Year’s dives, so there is always one near you. In any case, we think it is brave if you go, but it is the way to start the year fresh!

Visit the Winterheul

Until January 5, you can enjoy the Winterheul in Apeldoorn! The monkeys of the Apenheul go to sleep in winter, but the park is far from hibernating. During a winter walk of 2 kilometers you will be surprised again and again by light projections, sound and video. Fun for young and old alike! Reserve your time slot today!

Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival in Biddinghuizen

The Nederlands IJsbeelden Festival at event venue Flevo Nice in Biddinghuizen will be on display through March 2. As many as 45 ice artists have spent hours and hours working on the most beautiful ice creations to give you an unforgettable day. Step into the magic of ice sculptures! It is cold though with a temperature of -10°C, so make sure to wear warm clothes!

Amsterdam Light Festival

Winter is the time to visit our capital, because until January 19 the Amsterdam Light Festival is there! This is already the 13th edition of the festival and it promises to be wonderful again. This year’s theme is “Rituals” and 23 light artists have again done a wonderful job with the 27 light installations at various locations in Amsterdam.

Vakantiebeurs in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Looking for vacation or travel inspiration? Then come to the Vakantiebeurs in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht! The Vakantiebeurs will be held from January 9 to 12, so you can get in the vacation mood during the boring January month. Besides all destinations under one roof, you will also find entertainment from all over the world. Bet your gloomy January feeling is gone immediately

Leiden Blues and Jazz Week

Leiden is the place to be for Blues and Jazz lovers from January 20 to 26. That is when Leiden celebrates the Blues and Jazz Week. During this week all kinds of musical events are organized, such as the pub crawl on Wednesday, January 22. There are also 80 performances, films, workshops and much more throughout the city. And don’t miss the spectacular opening at the Leiden Town Hall!

Lightsafari Beekse Bergen

The entire month of January you can enjoy a magical Light Safari in Safaripark Beekse Bergen. You will be taken to 11 worlds where you can enjoy as many as 5000 light figures. Explore the tulip fields of the Netherlands, trek around Africa and visit the polar regions. This unforgettable family outing is not complete without a tasty snack and drink. Extra enjoyment? Then stay overnight, too!

Luna Festival in Leeuwarden

From Jan. 24 through Feb. 9, you can enjoy the most beautiful light art in the Station neighborhood around the Luna Young Masters Exhibition. Yes, it really promises to be quite an illuminated month with all these fun light events! Will you also come and enjoy the experimental light, sound and media art in Leeuwarden at the Luna Festival? And from January 30 to February 1, there are also light installations in other places in Leeuwarden. Just in the open air!

Photos: a/d PLAS, www.canva.com