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What to expect

Café de Pilaren turns into a Bierhalle from 16:00 for an afternoon of cheesy Schlager songs, German-language classics and singing along.

  • Wear lederhosen or a dirndl, or something similar
  • Music from Heino, Helene Fischer and DJ Ötzi
  • Cold beer, warm sausage, cheesy Schlager
  • Raise a glass and sing along
  • Other musical highlights you secretly like

Questions

When does German afternoon start and end?

German afternoon runs Sunday, 22 November 2026, 16:00 until 21:00.

Where is German afternoon?

German afternoon takes place at Café de Pilaren, Verdronkenoord 129, Alkmaar.

What can I expect?

Café de Pilaren becomes a Bierhalle from 16:00.

Cheesy Schlager songs and German-language classics

Music from Heino, Helene Fischer and DJ Ötzi

Other musical highlights you secretly like

Cold beer, warm sausage and singing along

'Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!'

What should I wear?

Wear lederhosen or a dirndl, or something similar.

The organizer also says: 'poets je schnor'.

What food and drink are mentioned?

The description mentions beer and warm sausage.

It also says: 'Bier koud, worst warm, Schlagers fout.'

Getting home

Check the NS or 9292 planner for your last connection.

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Getting there

Café de Pilaren, Verdronkenoord 129, 1811 BD Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL

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