Unfortunately, many Christmas events have been canceled again this year. But you can still enjoy a little bit in the Doornstraat. To get a bit into the Christmas spirit, Santa Claus and his retinue have settled in Rene’s small ‘Winter Wonderland’.

After the departure of Sinterklaas and his entourage, the Sinterklaas dollhouse was converted into Winter Palace of Santa Claus. In the Winter Palace, Santa Claus, Santa Claus and the rest of his retinue can be seen in miniature.

Christmas House

In the evening, the entire Winter Palace is including a garden, attractively lit, so that the work of Santa Claus and his entourage can be clearly seen. Every now and then Santa Claus comes by with his sleigh to hand out sweets to children.

The Christmas Palace of creator Rene Dijkhuizen is still open until 22 December 2288 to be admired in the Doornstraat at number 231 in Scheveningen.

Under great interest from the press, Orange fans and other enthusiastic spectators, Crown Princess Amalia has today, Wednesday December 8 (a day after her 18th anniversary) took a seat in the Council of State. She can now officially take over the crown from her father.

The Princess of Orange was solemnly ushered in by His Majesty the King, President of the Council of State, and by her mother Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The extraordinary meeting took place in the Ballroom of Kneuterdijk Palace. Due to the renovation of the Binnenhof, the extraordinary meeting could not take place in the Full Council Chamber of the Council of State.

Princess of Orange

According to the law King Willem-Alexander’s eldest daughter may officially take over the crown from her father since yesterday. Crown Princess Amalia was honoured, although she said that she still has a lot to learn, but that she will do everything she can to try to be a good student.

After the ceremony, the French garden of Kneuterdijk Palace by the Princess of Orange still symbolically planted a royal lime.

After the great success of last year, Sinterklaas and his retinue (in miniature) have moved into the Sinterklaas dollhouse in Scheveningen.

In the Scheveningse Doornstraat, young and old can enjoy themselves again. marvel at the special work of art by creator Rene Dijkhuizen, who passionately tells us about his new creation and the idea behind it.

“I like to do something for the environment and give the street scene a little to brighten up in these difficult times. Every time I get great satisfaction when I see young and old enjoying my creations,” says Rene, who often spends weeks, sometimes months coming up with ideas. “In my spare hours I spent a month making the Sinterklaas dollhouse. But every time I’ve completed a new creation, I’m already looking forward to the reactions I’m going to get from the public”.

The colorful Fantasy Fest in the Broodfabriek in Rijswijk was last weekend the place to be for fans of fantasy, cosplay, gothic, steampunk, anime and much more.

The previous two editions of the festival were canceled due to corona. This weekend was the rematch with an extensive entertainment program and, above all, the time to get out your most beautiful costumes.

Fantasy Fest was busier than ever before. The fans must have been looking forward to it for a long time. That is why there was a happy and exuberant atmosphere with only happy people. Because it’s almost Halloween, there was also plenty to shudder at the fall edition of Fantasy Fest. Have a look at the pictures!