Tall ships, entrepreneurship and international connections take centre stage at De Handelskade
These impressive ships take centre stage during Sail Harlingen. But did you know that behind these historic sailing ships lies a story that is far from over? At De Handelskade, you can delve into the history of the harbour and the development of Harlingen: from centuries-old trade routes to the maritime traditions that today […]
Sail Harlingen next summer largest public event in northern Netherlands
Harlingen is the host port of the Tall Ships Races, the largest international ocean races for old traditional sailing ships, the tall ships, from 3 to 6 July. Around 40 tall ships will call at Harlingen during this first weekend of July. During Sail Harlingen, it will be four days of music, street theatre, markets, food trucks and, of course, the tall [...]
Winners' savings campaign Tall Ships Races Harlingen
The winners of the first draw of the Tall Ships Races and Entrepreneurial Harlingen savings campaign have been announced. The winners will be notified personally and can pick up their prize at the pop-up store in the Groenlandsvaarder on Voorstraat 37. Savings cards can be handed in until 4pm on Friday to go in [...]
Festive unveiling of Tall Ships Express train
Visitors to Sail Harlingen can count on extra-long trains between Leeuwarden and Harlingen Haven this summer. Arriva is scaling up its capacity to bring thousands of travellers to the event sustainably and comfortably. As in previous editions, Arriva is the mobility partner of the Tall Ships Races Harlingen. As part of the partnership, Arriva has [...]
Shop in Harlingen and win great Tall Ships Races prizes
In the run-up to the Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2026 (TSRH), association Ondernemend Harlingen and Stichting Harlingen Sail are organising a city-wide savings campaign. Anyone shopping in Harlingen in the coming weeks will have a chance to win special prizes. From Friday 20 March to Thursday 28 May 2026, customers at participating shops, catering outlets and stallholders of the [...]
