The Holiday Festival will have a special participant: Nordic has confirmed that it will be present at the first edition on 5 to 7 February 2026 in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
The travel organization presents inspiring trips to Scandinavia, Iceland and Finland, among others, from magical winter experiences in Lapland to summer adventures in the far north. The iconic Hurtigruten postal route along the Norwegian coast, often described as the most beautiful sea voyage in the world, is also part of the offer.
Laura Aafjes (Account Manager at Nordic) explains: “For us, it’s all about experience: the magic of the Northern Lights, the tranquility of the fjords and the unique experience of a Hurtigruten trip along the Norwegian coast. The Holiday Festival offers us the opportunity to make these experiences tangible and to inspire travellers. We look forward to meeting visitors and planning the trip of their dreams with them.”
Frits Kuijper (co-founder of the Vakantie Festival) emphasizes how the arrival of Nordic enriches the program: “What I think is fantastic is that visitors will soon be able to get acquainted with the sun of Curaçao, the glamour of cruises and the magic of Scandinavia in one day. Nordic and Hurtigruten add a whole new color palette to our festival, from silence and nature to spectacular expeditions. It makes the line-up really versatile.”
T.J. van Apeldoorn (co-founder of the Holiday Festival) mainly looks at the impact for visitors: “Many people dream of seeing the Northern Lights or a Hurtigruten trip along the Norwegian fjords, but often don’t know how to go about it in concrete terms. With Nordic we have a partner who makes those dreams achievable. That fits perfectly with our ambition: not only to let visitors dream, but also to help make those dreams come true. On a personal note, I think it’s great to see that we get the support from all corners of our beautiful industry to create something new together!”
The Holiday Festival will take place in the spring of 2026 and brings together destinations, travel companies and travel lifestyle brands in an inspiring festival atmosphere full of experience, advice and entertainment. Curious about the possibilities to participate? Check out https://vakantiefestival.com/info or contact our team at sales@vakantiefestival.com / 085 486 85 41.
