Folklore

  • The Mermaid of Haarlem

    The Mermaid of Haarlem

    If you are ever in Haarlem, Holland – you might be lucky enough to see the statue of a mermaid on the Oerkapkade. I’ll be honest with you, I have lived in Holland for more than 12 years, and I have never heard about a Dutch mermaid before, nor have most Dutch people. But why…

    Read more →

  • Which mystery is hidden by the dancing forest, The Speulderbos

    The Speulderbos is one of the oldest forests in the Netherlands and is located in the Veluwe, the area in the Netherlands that I love the most. It is a beautiful piece of nature where you can endlessly explore vast forests, flowering heathlands and wild red deer. But, be careful. There’s the Demon from Hoge…

    Read more →