You definitely don’t want to miss the birthday of King Willem Alexander!
Celebrate it like a dutchie!
Make a note of April 27 in your diary because King’s Day in Amsterdam should not be missed! On this day, the whole of the Netherlands celebrates the king’s birthday, and all streets turn orange. You probably already knew that the Dutch are number #1 when it comes to organizing and celebrating parties, so attending a party in the epicenter of King’s Day, you can’t skip Amsterdam! You will discover in this blog which 5 things you cannot skip to get the most out of your Kings day experience.
1. Enjoy sailing in the bustling city centre!
Sailing through the canals in Amsterdam, it couldn’t be more traditional. That is how the whole city seems to think about it, and you regularly encounter traffic jams because there are so many boats in the canals. The boats are festively decorated and equipped with music systems, it forms a great party on the water. The rental price for a boat is on average € 50 per person, something to take into account if you have a student budget. But don’t worry, because if you invest € 50 in the boat, you will get the most unique experience ever in return! You can save money again on April 28, right?
2. Join the ESN-Cruiseparty!
Did you know that Yes-Trips hosts one of the fastest-selling afterparties? After you have enjoyed the atmosphere in the centre all day, it is time for a smashing finale with 600 other international students. This cool event is the ESN cruise party and is a must on your Kingsday bucket list!
3. Visit one of the many festivals!
In addition to the many events in the heart of the city, you can also choose to attend a festival. Do you like techno? Then take a look at the Loveland van Oranje or Oranjebloesem, which takes place in the impressive Olympic stadium. Don’t have a specific taste in music? Then you should go to the Kingsland Festival. A festival without a night of camping isn’t a festival. For € 60, you can sleep on the one and only ESN Kingsday campsite, where you will not be short of anything.
4. Walk through the streets of Amsterdam!
King’s Day really does not have to be expensive for a special experience! Skip the boat, afterparties, and festivals, and go for an old-fashioned walk through the heart of the city. How about eating an orange tompouce in one of the popular nine streets, walking along the free markets in the cosy Vondelpark, or imagine yourself drinking a beer on the waterfront. There is plenty to do, and you are in control of how much you spend, so complete a student budget proof!
5. Dress like a local!
The Netherlands coloursare orange, so it is definitely recommended to do this too. Believe us, you’ll feel a lot more in the mood! Do you have a student budget? No problem, you can be as creative with your outfit as you want! Spray your hair orange, draw flags on your face, or put on an orange shirt. Small adjustments to your outfit can make a big difference that you will enjoy when you look back at the photos later.