Leave the dark dark and discover how beautiful the night is during the Night of the Night.

October 26 is the Night of the Night, an annual event organized by the Nature and Environment Federations. During the Night of the Night, events are organized in the dark throughout the country. In addition, hundreds of companies and municipalities are turning off building lights and advertising lighting. This year the Night of the Night is being organized for the twentieth time. Look here for the activities.

The Netherlands is one of the most enlightened countries in the world. The goal of Nacht van de Nacht is to make the Netherlands darker and more sustainable. All that unnecessary lighting causes light pollution and energy waste. The rhythm of people and animals is also disrupted. Humans and animals need the natural rhythm of the night to rest, for their health and for strong resistance. Millions of migratory birds are disturbed or die every year due to light pollution.

And then, by the way, Winter Time starts on October 27!