Overview
- Texel hosts the national arrival today, with NTR’s Sinterklaasjournaal covering the event live from 12:00.
- Dozens of municipal parades roll out across provinces on 15 and 22 November, with regional outlets publishing detailed maps and timetables for families.
- Utrecht’s Domplein is smoke‑ and vape‑free for the festivities, and the municipality says future routes may include more smoke‑free areas.
- Accessibility and local flavor are in focus, including prepackaged gluten‑free pepernoten in Utrecht, a pepernoten catapult in Baarn on 22 November, and a relocated landing in Vreeswijk due to works.
- Forecasts point to mostly dry but cooler conditions for receptions this weekend, around 10°C early afternoon dipping to 7–8°C with a moderate breeze.