Thinking about what’s coming up in The Netherlands feels like stepping into a dream. Here are four favorite events happening at the same time of tulip season making your visit on this time even more special:

🌿 Oyster Picking – Happening now until the end of April. You can collect up to 10kg of fresh oysters in selected areas. I love doing this in April when the weather is just right.

🌸 Cherry Blossoms in Amsterdamse Bos – Cherry trees bloom all over The Netherlands, but the magical tunnel of blossoms at Amsterdamse Bos is something else! This happens usually from mid- March to first week of April, but remember flower blooming depends on weather.

🧀 Alkmaar Cheese Market – Kicking off on the last Friday of March, and then happening every week, this tradition fills the town with visitors and, of course, lots of Dutch cheese. A must-see for history and food lovers.

🎉 King’s Day – The biggest street party of the year! It’s usually on April 27th, birthday of our King, unless it falls on a Sunday, so in 2025, it’ll be on April 26th. Expect a sea of orange, music, and celebrations everywhere!

Which of these would you love to experience?

See you soon and until the next photo session in Amsterdam.

Joanna, your Amsterdam photographer

Vacation photographer and local expert based in Amsterdam