Queen's Day (Koninginnedag) in Amsterdam is a unique event

on the 30th of April each year.



It is the birthday

celebration of

Queen Beatrix of

the Netherlands.



In reality her birthday is on

the 31st of January but in

Amsterdam the winter is an

inappropriate time to

celebrate outside.



Queen Beatrix officially

celebrates her birthday

on the 30th of April, originally

the birthday of her mother.

On this date there is a

better chance for good

weather.

Isn't the Queen lovely?



This day is an opportune occasion for the well-known Orange Craze. The colour refers to the name of the royal family, the House of Orange- Nassau. The city turns into a boundless sea of orange revelry.



Queen's day attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, which

makes the city crowded beyond any acceptable norms.

Despite overcrowding, the atmosphere on Queen's Day is traditionally

relaxed and joyful.



I am pleased to invite you to enjoy this fantastic atmosphere !



Gaby Meeng