Join us for this relaxed alumni mixer hosted by the Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands at Hannekes Boom – something of a hidden gem of Amsterdam thanks to its slightly secretive location. Constructed from reclaimed wood and salvaged materials, this shack-style, waterfront cafe near Central Station a fine selection of drinks and rustic snacks exudes bohemian charm this is undoubtedly one of Amsterdam’s finest summer hotspots.
The Alumni Mixer is welcoming alumni of following societies:
Harvard
Columbia
MIT
LSE
A lovely outdoor location with hopefully good weather so feel free to come along as no sign-ups are needed. We are excited to see you there! For any questions, please feel free to email secretary.ocnl@gmail.com
Referred to as the Happiest Museum in the Netherlands by some, on Saturday 31st May 2025 the Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands warmly invites you to a visit to the Museum Speelklok. We are sure you’ve seen and heard the Dutch Street barrel organs. Are you curious where they come from and what other kinds of music making machines there are? Join us for a tour of Museum. We meet at 11:15am outside the museum to join the group tour run by the Museum at 11:30am. The museum has an impressive collection including large dance hall organs, many of which they play during the tour. You can read more about the museum on their official website here.
Museum entrance is free with a museumkaart, otherwise 17 euros standard to be paid. Tickets for non-museumkaart holders to be purchased on the day. Please do sign-up early, so we can get an estimate on numbers and with ample interest a private guided tour could be requested if available.
After the tour we will take a short 5 minute walk to Beers & Barrels where we have reserved a tap tables with our own tap. Because nothing tastes as good as a self-poured beer. Perfect for an unforgettable afternoon. And it all starts and ends with weighing our keg in their barrel room. You are also more than welcome to only join the drinks. Schedule:
11:15 – Meet at the museum
11:30 – Join the Museum’s scheduled tour
12:30 – Walk to Beers & Barrels for a drink (First Keg Courtesy the Oxbridge Society)
When: 31st May, Saturday 11:15 – 15:15 (Drinks Start Tentatively at 12:30-12:40pm)
Where: Meet at Entrance of Museum (Steenweg 6, 3511 JP, Utrecht). If Joining for Drinks you can proceed directly to – Beers & Barrels (Oudegracht a/d Werf 125, 3511 AL, Utrecht)
Travel: The museum is only a 10min walk from Utrecht Centraal station. Parking is available at Springweg and Hoog Catharijne Car Parks, it is also a 10-minute walk from here to the museum. Utrecht Centraal is less than an hour by train from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague plus not more than 2 hours from northernmost and southernmost cities of the Netherlands.
Join us as the Society takes a walk hundred years back in time along the cobbled streets of the Zuiderzee village in Enkhuizen. The Open Air Zuiderzeemuseum at Enkhuizen is a reconstructed small village from the 19th century. See, hear, feel, taste and smell everyday life round the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk (the great IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) turned the former inland sea into what we now know as the IJsselmeer, in 1932. The houses are original, transported to the museum from all around the Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer and Markermeer). The museum is always alive with re-enactments of traditional trade and crafts, including a working blacksmith and we will take a guided tour around the Open Air Museum.
The guided tour will be followed by a walking tour of Enkhuizen a Golden Age Dutch town on the coast of IJsselmeer. This will be led by Society Member Dan. The town is full of beautiful buildings, from the famous Drommedaris and Zuiderkerk to a multitude of historic private houses. Enkhuizen retains her moat and raised fortifications, offering visitors an enjoyable way to see the town. The various harbours of Enkhuizen are full with all kinds of sailing boats. Modern Enkhuizen is a leading international centre for seed research.
Schedule of the Day:
11:15-11:30 – Meet at Enkhuizen Station.
11:45 – Ferry to the Zuiderzee village.
12:05 – Self-Service Lunch (The ticket price includes the choice of either a sandwich or tea/coffee and cake).
13:00 – Guided Tour of the Open Air Zuiderzeemuseum.
14:00 – Walking Tour of Enkhuizen with Society Member Dan.
16:00 – Coffee/Drinks and Walk to Enkhuizen Station.
Where: We Will Meet by the Entrance of the Enkhuizen Station.
Prices: Members: 12,50 EUR (WITH MUSEUMSCARD) or 30 EUR (WITHOUT) | Guest of Member / First-time Attendee: 15 EUR (WITH MUSEUMSCARD) or 32,50 EUR (WITHOUT)
Train travel: Travel time by public transport or car from Den Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Amsterdam Zuid, Utrecht is less than 2hrs. There is plenty of room to park your car by the station. Take this opportunity to explore a look into and experience the historical coastal life in the Netherlands along with fellow alumni.
Bookings close midnight 16th May. Cancellations with a refund are only possibly up to a week in advance. Past this date only possible ticket swaps may be possible.
Date: Sunday, April 6th Time: 12:45 – 16:00 Place: Rue Sous le Bois 4, 4031 Liège, Belgium
Join us for a walk across the border in Wallonia (Belgium). This 9.5 km loop hike near Liège will take about 2.5 to 3 hrs and is a great opportunity for a short get-away to nature – ideal for a spontaneous overnight stay or day trip down. Being close to Liege, it offers easy access by public transport.
Moderate fitness is required, but pace will be adjusted to the group. Good footwear, raincoat and packed lunch are essential (as always on our hikes, we will take several stops to enjoy lunch and chat). The walk also offers the opportunity to mingle with Oxbridge Alumni from Belgium.
Alumni are encouraged to bring along friends and family to the walk. As always, our walks are free and if the opportunity arises at the end, we will also sit down in a café or pub (First drink courtesy the society for Oxbridge NL members and their guests).
If joining by public transport, a group is travelling from Brussels Centraal (1h train ride, then a few bus stops to the starting point). Meet at Brussels Centraal at 10.45am (train leaves sharp at 11am). Note that you have to arrange your own train/bus tickets.
If going directly by car, meet at the meeting point below (about 2.5 hrs from Utrecht, from Brussels 1.5 hrs)
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands 