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 [...]
From Frisian whey to Captain's Dinner: how The Taste sets the table with local and organic suppliers
De Smaak will provide the catering for all business arrangements during the Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2026. This is the first time they have done so, but this experienced North Netherlands caterer has no hesitation in doing so. De Smaak is known for a strong focus on quality, craft and, of course, delicious flavours. Where it started with two entrepreneurs [...]
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 [...]
One hundred years of Artemis: from whaler to imposing three-masted barque
For tall ship Artemis, 2026 is a special year. In addition to her home port of Harlingen being a guest port for the Tall Ships Races, the historic ship is in fact celebrating her 100th birthday. Those who step on board today find themselves on an imposing three-masted barque. A ship with more than a thousand square metres of sail, sixteen luxurious sleeping cabins and [...]
Trainee on the Eendracht: unforgettable moments on the ship and ashore
Ties joined the tall ship De Eendracht, from Esbjerg to Harlingen in 2022 as a 17-year-old. What started as a spontaneous application grew into an adventure he will never forget. The trip was exciting, but above all unifying, says Ties. Now, several years later, he often thinks back to life on [...]
Harlingen Sail announces new ships
The Harlingen Sail Foundation announces a number of new ships coming to Harlingen from 3 to 6 July at the Tall Ships Races. Among others, the Royalist from Britain, the Norwegian Statsraad Lehmkuhl and the Dutch tall ship the Artemis will call at the Friesian port city. All three ships fall into the [...]
An experience full of adventure: sailing, climbing, cooking and everything in between
Felina joined the tall ship the Gulden Leeuw, a three-masted topsail schooner more than 50 metres long, as a 16-year-old in July 2022. And that was an incredibly fun experience, as well as educational and sometimes intense, Felina says. Now, three years later, she is still excited about the adventure she is confident [...]
First ships Tall Ships Races Harlingen announced
Harlingen Sail announces the first ships coming to Harlingen during the Tall Ships Races. From 3 to 6 July 2026, many giant international tall ships will come to the Frisian port city. One of the most striking ships to be there in 2026 is the Sørlandet from Norway. This A-class sailing ship was at [...]
Now on sale: the official Tall Ships Races Harlingen flag
After the success of the special Tall Ships Races flags at past editions, we now also have a special flag for the 2026 edition. You can buy this one in the webshop from now on. The flag is available in the formats 70 x 100 cm, 100 x 150 cm, 150 x 225 cm and 200 [...]
Registration for trainees at Tall Ships Races Harlingen 2026 runs fast
Although it is just under nine months away from the start of the Tall Ships Races, half the number of places available for trainees has already been filled. Young people aged between 15 and 25 can sail as trainees on the leg from Aarhus in Denmark to Harlingen during the event. They will embark on 27 June [...]
