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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 …
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 …
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, …
Grunwald Reenactment
Each July, the quiet fields near the village of Grunwald in northern Poland fill with the sounds of armor, horses, and voices from the past. The annual reenactment recalls the Battle of Grunwald of 1410, when Polish-Lithuanian forces defeated the Teutonic Order in one of the largest battles of medieval Europe. Hundreds of participants in historical dress reenact key moments of the battle, while visitors can walk through medieval camps, watch craft demonstrations, and learn about everyday life, …
Secto Rally Finland
Secto Rally Finland has been held since 1951 and became part of the FIA World Rally Championship at its inaugural season in 1973. It is consistently described as the fastest rally on the WRC calendar: a breathtaking spectacle of smooth gravel roads, blind crests and cars launched airborne over iconic jumps. The event is held in Finland's Lakeland region, in the city of …
Rotterdam Architecture Month
Each June, Rotterdam hosts Rotterdam Architecture Month, a citywide program dedicated to architecture, urban design and the future of the built environment. The event takes place in and around the city’s harbor areas, with a central festival site featuring exhibitions, talks, workshops and guided tours. Visitors can explore Rotterdam’s distinctive architecture through walking tours, lectures, film screenings and installations. Architects, designers, students and residents come together to …