SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Amsterdam Light Festival 2025, 27 November – 18 January 2026 Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 WHERE: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsWHEN: from 27th November 2025 to 18th January 2026 Any time of the year is a good time to visit Amsterdam. Beautiful, evocative and fascinating like few others, this city never fails to captivate the gaze of visitors. Spring, summer, autumn, winter and… again spring. Always wonderful. If you are looking for a reason to visit it in winter, don’t be afraid. For two months, from December to January, the city will be able to reward tourists with its wonderful Amsterdam Light Festival. It is one of the most interesting events on the European scene, at least from a scenographic point of view. Before being exhibited, the works must be approved by a selected jury year. Talented artists, architects and designers present their cutting-edge ideas which will then be exhibited during the two months of the event. AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL 2025 – 2026 PROGRAM Photo, 2013 UrbanUrban_ru This year, the Amsterdam Light Festival will take visitors into the world of legacy. The 14th edition will focus on the theme “LEGACY,” the continuation of family traditions, shared memories, and customs. A fantastical journey through twenty light artworks, with which artists will offer their personal interpretations of this specific theme. PROJECTS AND INSTALLATIONS 2025 Even at the 14th edition of the festival, light and lighting become art. Artists, architects and designers from all corners of the planet bring their works and installations during this festival. Many works are made exclusively for Amsterdam Light Festival. This is why the festival is truly an unmissable event. There will be special initiatives. TOUR ON THE WATER 2025 All the charm and suggestion of Amsterdam Light Festival, from a unique and magical perspective. The boat tour offers you the opportunity to discover the most beautiful installations on board a comfortable boat. You can choose a cruise of approximately 75 minutes aboard a heated boat, with an audio guide or, alternatively, a cruise on an open boat. Don’t worry: you will be provided with blankets to warm up !!! The cruises are offered exclusively by the official partners of the event. Alternatively, those who have their own boat can follow an “ad hoc” itinerary. AMSTERDAM LIGHT WALK 2025 All installations can be admired for FREE, along the various well-marked routes. Anyone wishing to know in detail the history of each installation, the artist and the “behind the scenes” work of each work, can do so with an audio guide and through the Official APP (for iOS and Android) at a cost of 6.99€. TIMETABLES AND TICKETS 2025 The festival runs continuously from Thursday 27th November 2025 to Sunday 18th January 2026. Turning on the lights, every day, from 16:00 o’clock, until 23:00. The only exception is New Year’s Eve, with the shutdown set for 20:00. To admire the installations you will not have to pay any ENTRANCE TICKETS. The cruises last approximately 75 minutes, with departures every 30 minutes, from 17:00 to 21:30. The ticket, for adults, costs 29.75€ per person. Children aged 4 to 12 pay the reduced rate of 50%. Free for children under 3. Anyone wishing to travel the route with their own boat will have to pay a fee of 10€. WHERE TO SLEEP Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the world. This translates into a reduced availability of free accommodation facilities; especially near events such as the Amsterdam Light Festival. The accommodation offer is really wide and varied. Budget hotels, luxury hotels, apartments, hostels; if you want to be original, you could opt to stay in one of the many houseboats, to experience an electrifying stay. Amsterdam, among other things, is one of the cities with the highest average cost of accommodation. From this link, our valuable advice. *All information contained herein, including opening hours and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not considered official. We always recommend consulting official channels. All names and trademarks appearing herein belong to their respective owners. Related The City Schiphol Airport Get in Getting around Public Transport tickets Where to sleep What to see Christmas markets Gay Pride Koningsdag Noordermarkt Surroundings Haarlem Keukenhof Zaanse Schans Netherlands General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in Holland When to go Reservations Hotels City Card Offers, Last Minute Tour, Experiences Map of the Place Share the Post
Loi Krathong
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Loi Krathong 2025, 05 – 06 November. Thailand Lantern festival Loi Krathong 2025 WHERE: Sukhotai and Chiang Mai, ThailandWHEN: 05th and 06th November 2025 Every year, on the full moon night of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar, Thailand celebrates one of the most awaited and exciting ceremonies: the Loi Krathong. The celebrations, in reality, occur throughout the week. You enter the living on 05th day. A very rich and unique ceremony, with truly wonderful performances. Chiang Mai and Sukhotai, in Thailand, are the best known places; the ceremony, however, also takes place in Burma, Laos and Cambodia. The latter, therefore, can be a valid alternative to the most famous Thai cities. The Loi Krathong, celebrated throughout Thailand, is a ceremony in which water is the predominant element. Its original name means “Floating Basket”. The Krathong, in fact, are baskets made mostly with flowers and banana leaves. Often, there are some facts of other material, such as bread; it is always and in any case of biodegradable substances. The baskets, in fact, containing candles, incense, and even food or coins, are floated on the water. Photo ©, Klim Levene The party begins in the evening, when everyone congregates on the banks of the river with their own Krathong. In an almost surreal silence, everyone turns on their candle in the basket, letting it float along the river. Everything lights up. A real sign of devotion towards the Buddha. Leaving the basket to float, one wants to symbolize the abandonment of misfortune and negativity. As well as driving away and driving away bad luck by floating the Krathong, respect and gratitude is shown to the Water Goddess “Phra Makhongkha”. The Loi Krathong ceremony then continues with songs, dances, fireworks and … large banquets. You can eat at really low prices. Although it has become a mass party, the Thailand Lantern Festival has managed to maintain its suggestive charm. The best locations in Thailand are, first of all, the historical park of Sukhotai, north of the city. The splendid place has been declared world heritage by UNESCO. No less interesting, and loads of suggestion, are the events of Chiang Mai and other Thai cities. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET It is possible to reach Sukhotai, by plane doing a couple of stopovers and landing in Bangkok. From the Thai capital, you reach the city in just over an hour’s flight. From the airport, you can reach via a shuttle bus, both the old city and the new city of Sukhotai. Chiang Mai can be reached by air, via Hong Kong or Bangkok. From the airport, you can reach the center by bus or by taxi. We recommend the latter, for the prices certainly not exorbitant.Those who have previously stopped in Chiang Mai can think of reaching Sukhotai by bus. The journey takes from 5 to 6 hours. Buses leave from the Arcade Bus Terminal. The ticket can be purchased directly at the terminal and costs around €7. CURIOSITY ABOUT LOI KRATHONG The event takes place at the same time as another international event, also in Thailand: Yi Peng. The lanterns are the common element. The difference is that during Yi Peng, lanterns are raised into the sky, and are not allowed to drift into the water. WHERE TO SLEEP As always, there is no ideal structure. Choosing to stay in the new city rather than in the old one, is a matter of meringuemente subjective. From this link, the best facilities available at the best price. Hotel, Resort, Guesthouse … there really is something for all tastes and budgets! *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Berlin Festival of Lights
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Berlin Festival of Lights 2025, 08 to 15 October. Program, timetable Berlin Festival of Lights 2025 WHERE: Berlin, GermanyWHEN: from 08th to 15th October 2025 This year too Berlin is ready to amaze with extraordinary special effects, transforming itself into a real enchanted city. The most beautiful places, museums, monuments, squares and attractions will be visible in a different light, thanks to the Berlin Festival of Lights. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year, now in its 21th edition. An exhibition that, never like this year, promises to be of great impact, under the motto “Let’s Shine Together“. The 21th anniversary edition will feature spectacular light and video art displays in around 50 locations, designed to touch the hearts of visitors and bring moments of joy. The best international artists will be present, with extraordinary 3D effects and magnificent installations. An event that combines tradition and innovation, with a careful and vigilant look also at the social aspect. About two million (!) Visitors will be expected at this event. An event that, in terms of effects and installations, is one of the most interesting in the world panorama, with Lyon, Moscow and Sydney. During the ten days of the Berlin Festival of Lights, the city is transformed into a huge open-air stage. You can admire the greatest artists of the illuminations; listen to them as they tell stories, draw attention to detail, and present their cultures, arts, crafts and messages. The historical places of Berlin, the streets, squares, and all the most fashionable and interesting districts, will be set up with extraordinary light installations. In addition, the strong civic commitment and social responsibility on the part of the organizers, with important charity projects, should be noted. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The capital can be easily reached from the main German and European destinations. The new Brandenburg airport, which serves the city, is among the busiest in the country. Berlin HBF, on the other hand, is the reference point for German rail transport. You can easily get around by metro, bus and on foot, and attend the main installations of the Festival. Public transport is really fast, efficient and connects every area of the center. PROGRAM BERLIN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2025 Every day, from 19:00 to 23:00, it will be possible to attend the light shows. There are really a lot of installations between the center and the periphery. Some of them, however, are only available for certain dates of the event. As usual, meet at Alexanderplatz on October 8th for the official inauguration of the 2025 event. Marienkirche, the suggestive Cathedral, the Brandenburg Gate, the Oberbaum Bridge are some of the places not to be missed. This year, the installations will focus on the concept of unity, connection, community. Through diversity, you can admire all the beauty of this wonderful city. TICKETS AND TOURS 2025 Admission is free unless otherwise stated. In some cases, where applicable, you must pay an entrance fee for a specific facility or event. There are incredible bus tours and, above all, boat tours. It is truly fantastic and evocative, seeing the main attractions of Berlin, being carried along the waters of the river. Prices start from €21 per person. Walking tours with a local guide to discover the most fascinating installations cost €29.90 per person. The tour lasts about 2 and a half hours, starting at 7:00 pm from Nikolaiviertel Propststraße and arriving at the Brandenburg Gate. If you have saved some money, then opt for a photo safari aboard a double-decker bus. The ticket costs €40 per person and includes a Berlin curry sausage. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting Around Bus 100 Transport Tickets Festivals & Events Pergamonmuseum Nightlife Folsom Flohmarkt Germany General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals Drive in Germany When To go Reservations Hotels Rooms Offers & Last Minute Rental Cars Map of the city Share the post
Mysteryland
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Mysteryland 2024, 30-31 August, 01 September. Program, lineup Mysteryland 2025 WHERE: Haarlemmermeer, the NetherlandsWHEN: from 22nd to 24th August 2025 Mysterylad is the oldest and longest running electronic music festival. At least, according to the organizers. Born on a magical night of the distant 1993, he traveled to different places over the years, before finding a permanent home on the beautiful grounds of Floriade, in Haarlemmermeer. From the 2015 it takes place over a weekend and not more than a single day. Great international stars and DJs will alternate during the Mysteryland weekend. You dance to the rhythm of Electronics, Urban, Hard dance and Hip Hop. Music, however, is not the only protagonist of the event; as indeed the name suggests. Mysteryland, in fact, is a Festival in which mystery and creativity find their maximum expression, between fantastic and imaginative scenographies. Incredible art installations, more or less gigantic sculptures adorn the whole scene, in an explosion of lights and colors. 2025 should represent a new turning point from a logistical-organizational point of view, with important changes. Starting from the stage. The iconic pyramid will become the main area of the festival. The Camping will instead be moved inside the festival area, to make everything more engaging. And, then, there will be the wonderful special effects, with drone shows, lights and 3D visuals even more spectacular than last year! Few kilometers separate Haarlemmermeer from Amsterdam. Mysteryland, therefore, can be the right opportunity to discover the beauties of the Dutch capital. Or viceversa. It can be an excellent alternative to spend an “over the top” day during another holiday in Amsterdam. Photo, 2004 Patrick Savalle PRACTICAL INFO Inside the area you can try over 50 different cuisines from all over the world, including pizza. You can eat and drink at the numerous points set up inside the area. You don’t pay for water, even in bars: it’s FREE. In the camp there are several supermarkets. HOW TO GET TO MYSTERYLAND Only 5 km separate Haarlemmermeer from Amsterdam-Schiphol international airport. The plane, therefore, is the recommended option to reach the location of the Festival. Alternatively, Rotterdam/The Hague Airport is just over 50 km. If you are coming by train, you must get off at Amsterdam Centraal, that is, the Central Railway Station of the Capital. With the SPRINTER train you reach Hoofddorp Station. From the latter you could opt for a walk of just over 2 kilometers to reach the destination. Alternatively, a non-stop shuttle service is available from Hoofddorp station on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online, on the Mysteryland official website. Ample parking is available near the area for those coming by car. Photo, 2004 Patrick Savalle TIMETABLES MYSTERYLAND Friday, exclusively for Camping guests, from 14:00 to 02:00 at night. Saturday, the gates for the Festival open at 11:00. Sunday, opening at 12:00 and closing of gates at 23:00. The Camping opens Friday 22nd August at 11:00, with last check-in by 22: 00. Closing Monday 25th August at 12:00 Please note that entry to minors of 18 is not allowed. A valid identity document will be required before accessing. PROGRAM AND LINE UP 2025 It starts on Friday, from 2.00 pm for an exclusive day inside the Campsite. This year the festival celebrates its XXXII anniversary with a truly spectacular lineup and many international guests, in the name of tradition and innovation. The great established artists will be joined, as per tradition, by emerging artists and new names from the techno, underground, groove scene. Great anticipation for the return of the home star Hardwell who will perform on Sunday 24th with the closing show: a guaranteed show! Fisher, the true king of tech-house and Eric Prydz, the undisputed master of progressive, promise sparks on stage. The presence in the 2025 lineup of Benwal, Marlon Hoffstadt, Orguz, Indira Paganotto, Paul Van Dyk, SNTS, represents the testimony of the perfect mix between headliners and emerging talents TICKETS MYSTERYLAND 2025 The standard ticket for a single day on Saturday costs 100.90€, while Sunday 83.90€. The Premium ticket for a single day costs 210.90€ on Saturday and on 185.90€ Sunday, and includes the Full VIP Package, and exclusive access to the VIP Room. The Weekend ticket, valid for both days, costs 170.90€ for the standard version and 330.90€ for the Premium version. The Camping+Weekend costs €222.90 and includes access to the Festival and the campsite for the entire duration, from Friday to Monday. A Resort Ticket is also available with which you can stay in the Resort area of the campsite with a series of exclusive services and accommodations to choose from (tents, structures, bungalows, premium suites, etc.). Lockers can be rented for €12.50 for a single day and €22.50 for the weekend. In the campsite, the total cost is €27.50 for the entire duration of the stay. On the official Mysteryland website, you can buy all types of tickets, including parking and shuttle tickets. As it is a very popular festival, tickets tend to sell out extremely quickly and it is advisable to buy them well in advance. DISABLED The Festival is perfectly accessible for all guests with reduced mobility. The organizers advise against camping. Nearby, however, it is possible to find numerous establishments equipped with all the necessary services. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. 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Lyon Festival of Lights
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Lyon Festival of Lights 2024, 05-08 December. Program, timetable Lyon Festival of Lights 2024 WHERE: Lyon, FranceWHEN: from 05th to 08th December 2024 The Fête Des Lumiéres, is the ceremony par excellence of Lyon and probably one of the most important in France. It is no coincidence that, every year, it welcomes more than 4 millions of visitors. Tourists, curious, or simple enthusiasts can discover a truly magical city. Because the beauties of this city go far beyond the only one Lyon Festival of Lights. The metropolis, second largest in France only in Paris and Marseilles, has very little to envy to the same Ville Lumiére. A truly unique and beautiful city, which the Fête manages to exalt in a truly magical atmosphere. For 4 days, Lyon becomes a sort of open-air museum. The Lyon Festival of Lights is an event that dates back to 8 1852 December. That year a great ceremony was organized, complete with a band and fireworks, to inaugurate the new statue in honor of the Virgin Mary, protector of the city since 1643. Due to a violent storm the ceremony was canceled. The Lyons, however, did not let themselves be beaten down. So, they all decided to light the lights in front of their homes, as a sign of devotion. Imagine the spectacle of the city … by candlelight. In the late afternoon they went down the streets of Lyon, singing and dancing to the cry of “Vive Marie”. Today, candles have been replaced by fantastic and modern plays of light. An incredible lighting system. A truly unique and wonderful visual show. Four thematic routes and a total of 36 installations will transform Lyon into a truly glittering city. You will be spoiled for choice. LYON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TIMETABLE The light installations of the Festival of Lights Lyon are all really beautiful and suggestive. In total, for the 2024 edition, there will be 32 new works, hosted practically everywhere. The installations are visible from Thursday 05 to Saturday 07 December, from 19:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 18:00 to 22:00. Please note that some works will observe specific hours. Photo, 2008 Gonedelyon THE WORKS On the splendid Fourvière hill, La Région des Lumières à Fourvière is a wonderful creation with 3D animations. Lights, colors and music will transform the hill into a poetic sky. Mother, it is the show, poetic and fascinating, that will illuminate one of the symbolic places of the city: the Saint-Jean Cathedral. For the more romantic, in the suggestive setting of Place de la Republique, there will once again be Lumignons du Coeur. You will experience charm and magic, among beautiful works in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. The Sun King in the glass dome has now become the symbol of Lyon and Place Bellencour. A show of colors in shades of cyan and magenta will illuminate this symbolic space of the city. WHERE TO SLEEP Given the size of the city, choosing accommodation could be quite difficult. The offer is really vast. Consider also that during the period of the Lyon Festival of Lights, prices tend to increase even beyond 20%. Keep in mind that we are still in the Christmas period. The area, undoubtedly, most fascinating is that of the district of Vieux-Lyon. A truly old-fashioned atmosphere, between Renaissance buildings and splendid squares; Place des Terraux, with its numerous monuments, is its emblem. Prices obviously rise; however, here you will be at the center of everything, well served, and full of bars for your nightlife. Take a look at this link to search for your ideal accommodation. The top of Kanoa. Lyon, in any case, is served by an efficient integrated transport system. If the prices for the more central areas such as Vieux-Lyon, Croix-Rousse or Presqu’île are too expensive, you will find accommodation near the metro station. In this way, you will be able to run smoothly around the city. Find the list of all the facilities from here. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and trademarks herein belong to their respective owners. The City Airport Get in Getting around Fourvière Funicular St Just Funicular Transport Tickets What to See Museums Holiday with Children Eating in Lyon Nights of Fourvière Halles de Lyon France General Info Airports Destinations Events Drive in France When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars map of the city Share the post