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Medieval Festival of Bouillon
Step into the Middle Ages at the Château Fort de Bouillon, one of Belgium’s most impressive medieval castles. During the festival, the fortress and surrounding town come alive with knight tournaments, craft demonstrations, period markets and costumed reenactments. Take time to explore the medieval camps, meet local artisans and discover traditional skills that connect the region’s past with its living culture today. By choosing local makers, nearby restaurants and slower ways to experience the …
Copenhagen Sprint
In June, the Copenhagen Sprint returns to the WorldTour calendar. Starting at the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde and finishing in Copenhagen, this fast-paced race brings together the world’s top cyclists for two exciting days of sport and celebration. Along the route, the festive atmosphere turns the Danish summer into a celebration of cheers, color, and local culture. It’s more than a race — it’s a chance to experience Europe’s vibrant sporting spirit up …
Lucerne Festival
Set on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this legendary Swiss festival turns up the volume on classical music every summer. From mid-August to mid-September, Lucerne Festival invites the world’s leading orchestras, soloists, and fresh new voices to reimagine what classical can be through over 100 spellbinding concerts, intimate recitals, and boundary-pushing late-night events. The experience is shaped around a central theme each year, offering more than just music: it’s a journey of ideas, emotion, …
Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps
The Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix takes place each summer at the legendary Circuit de Spa‑Francorchamps in the Ardennes region of Wallonia. This annual motorsport event is one of the oldest and most respected races on the Formula 1 calendar. Visitors can expect practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the Grand Prix race, along with fan zones and local food stands. The circuit is known for its natural setting and challenging layout, including the iconic Eau Rouge corner. The event attracts …
International Viking Market
More than 500 Vikings from across Europe gather at the Ribe Viking Center, bringing the atmosphere of a historic market town to life. The setting is immersive and authentic, recreating the sights, sounds, and energy of Ribe as it may have felt 1,300 years ago. Visitors can experience how Vikings lived, worked, crafted, and traded by exploring market stalls and watching demonstrations of traditional skills. You can meet craftspeople, learn about daily life in the Viking Age, and even test your …
Saffron Festival
Every October, the Spanish village of Consuegra celebrates the Saffron Festival , a unique event dedicated to one of Spain's most prized spices and a gem of Spanish gastronomy. The festival offers various activities to celebrate the region's food, crafts, history, and culture. Some highlight moments are the "Saffron Picking Competition", where participants compete to separate the delicate strands from the flowers by hand. Another key moment is the "Mill of Peace and Love", where a historic …
Old Vine Festival
Held every fall, the festival celebrates Maribor’s rich winemaking heritage with a contemporary twist. The highlight is the ceremonial harvest of the Old Vine, which is more than 400 years old and listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The program includes wine tastings, winemaker presentations, live music, and wine-focused culinary events. Events take place across Maribor, especially around Lent and the Old Vine House. Most events are free, while some tastings and special experiences require …
The Ljubljana Festival
Held each summer, the Ljubljana Festival is Slovenia’s largest and most prestigious cultural event, bringing world-class music, opera, ballet, and theater to the heart of the capital. With its cosmopolitan spirit and carefully curated program of outstanding performers, the festival adds vibrant energy to Ljubljana’s lively summer atmosphere and attracts audiences from across Europe and …
Dutch Design Week
Each October, Dutch Design Week transforms Eindhoven into a citywide showcase of bold ideas and creative problem-solving. Over nine days, exhibitions, installations, talks, and workshops explore how design can respond to social, technological, and environmental challenges. Designers, students, researchers, and companies from the Netherlands and around the world present their work across more than 100 venues, from former industrial spaces and studios to museums and public areas. Visitors can …
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam takes place each November and is the largest documentary film festival in the world. Founded in 1988, it brings together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences to explore stories from around the globe. Over ten to twelve days, more than 300 documentaries are screened at cinemas and cultural venues across Amsterdam. The program includes international premieres, competitions, and films by both emerging and established filmmakers, …