What to Experience on Schiermonnikoog:
Events & Activities

Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events on Schiermonnikoog. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.

Kamermuziekfestival

End of September

Renowned international and national musicians come together at Schiermonnikoog to make music together in variable composition.

2024

Open Schier Dart tournament

Early March

In the first weekend of March the northernmost darting tournament takes place at Schiermonnikoog. A nice tournament suitable for everyone.

Monnikenloop

Saturday 23 March 2024

This running contest, with three distances and a limited number of participants, takes place on quite a special and versatile trail: over a beach and through the dunes with the start and finish in the village Schiermonnikoog.

National Museum Week

Begin april

During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up.

National Mills Day

Tweede weekend van mei

Since 1974 the event is held every year on the second Saturday in May. It is a day when as many mills as possible are running. The National Mills Day has now become an annual event. Besides turning and grinding, all kinds of activities take place at a large number of mills, from baking pancakes to music festivals. ...

Bunkerdag

Langs de kust van Schiermonnikoog zijn nog sporen te vinden van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Onder andere de bunkers, gebouwd als onderdeel van de Atlantikwall. Normaal zijn deze fascinerende betonnen kolossen gesloten voor het publiek, maar onder andere op Bunkerdag zijn van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur de bunkers ...

Islander Stroll Market

Elke donderdag in juli en augustus

In summertime there's is a cozy market on every Thursday night from 7 pm till 9 pm in the heart of the village. This Strún market offers something for everyone. Entrepreneurs from the island, associations, charities and individuals will show their products. There will be (second hand) products on sale, and home made ...

What to Experience on Schiermonnikoog: Events & Activities