The best days out by public transport in January
The festive season is over and winter has begun. January is not only about starting or maintaining your resolutions for the new year, but also about doing fun things! Need inspiration for some activities to do this January? We have listed some fun days out for you below.
Photo: © Winterheul
1. Winterheul
During the winter season, most monkeys at the Apenheul Primate Park spend their time sleeping. However, you can still visit Apenheul until 5 January. During a magical 2-kilometre walk, you will hear the fascinating story of the kingfisher bird. Suitable for young and old!
When? until 5 January
Tickets – You can buy tickets on the Winterheul website.
Where? Apenheul Primate Park
Plan your journey to Winterheul.
Photo: © Henk van Vugt
2. Intocht Drie Koningen (Three Kings Parade)
In 's Hertogenbosch, there will be a parade for the Three Wise Men from the East: Balthasar, Caspar, and Melchior. From 3:30 p.m., you can watch the parade in the city centre. Full of street theatre, ladies-in-waiting, angels, and shepherds.
When? 5 January from 3:30 p.m.
Tickets – No ticket required.
Where? 's Hertogenbosch city centre.
More information about the parade.
Plan your journey to the parade.
Photo: © Handwerkbeurs
3. Handwerkbeurs (Craft Fair)
Do you have a so-called textile hobby? Like embroidery, knitting, crocheting, or quilting? Then the Handwerkbeurs is really something for you! Walk along all the different stands, find some new inspiration, or follow a workshop.
When? 9 to 12 January
Tickets – You can buy tickets on the website of Handwerkbeurs. Here you can also reserve a spot for workshops.
Where? Expo Houten
Plan your journey to the Handwerkbeurs.
Photo: © Schaatsbaan Rotterdam
4. Schaatsbaan Rotterdam (Rotterdam Ice Rink)
Fancy ice skating, but no natural ice? The ice rink in Rotterdam has a 400-metre tunnel and a 1600-square-metre track. Plenty of space to enjoy lots of ice skating fun!
When? All of January
Tickets – You can buy tickets on the website of Schaatsbaan Rotterdam.
Where? Toepad 95, Rotterdam
Plan your journey to Schaatsbaan Rotterdam.
5. Gym
Whether you were already active last year or started in January as a New Year's resolution: you can go to the gym all year long. Are you going alone or with your sports buddy?
When? Whenever suits you best.
Tickets – This depends on your own gym membership.
Where? The gym close by!
Do you want to go to the gym by bike? You can find and even rent a shared bike via the 9292 app.