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Leiden · Every October
Leidens Ontzet
A university town celebrates the 1574 end of its siege with herring, white bread and hutspot at dawn.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Amsterdam or Rotterdam for October 2 to 3, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The herring line at the Waag starts at seven in the morning on the 3rd; the parade follows at midday.
- If October 3 is a Sunday the whole thing moves to Monday the 4th.
- Schiphol to Leiden Centraal is 15 minutes by direct train; Rotterdam airport is about 40 minutes.
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