Buckriders are a notorious group of male witches from South-Eastern Dutch and North-Eastern Belgian folklore. They are infamous for riding on demonic flying bucks to perpetrate nocturnal robberies and murders. Bound by an ungodly oath and a pact with the Devil, they became central figures in brutal witch trials during the 18th century.

Buckriders

Ellert and Brammert are legendary giants from Dutch folklore known for robbing travellers in Drenthe, Netherlands. They are depicted as imposing figures whose criminal exploits have made them a notorious part of regional lore. The museum named after them preserves and commemorates their enduring legacy.

Ellert and Brammert

Gnome King Kyrië is the legendary ruler of the kabouters in the Campine region of the Netherlands. Residing on the storied Kabouterberg, he leads his people with wisdom and strategic insight. His myth endures as a symbol of the region's rich folkloric heritage.

Gnome King Kyrië

The Kabouter is a diminutive, gnome-like creature from Dutch folklore, renowned for its long beard and distinctive pointed hat. It is traditionally depicted as a domestic spirit that assists with household tasks and cares for animals while punishing intrusions into its privacy. Its mysterious and multifaceted nature has left an enduring mark on both traditional folklore and modern popular culture.

Kabouter

The sooterkin is a diminutive, fabled creature, about the size of a mouse, said to be birthed by women due to maternal impressions. Originating in 18th-century Dutch and English folklore, it was initially presented as a humorous explanation for reproductive anomalies. Although later exposed as part of a hoax, it remains a curious example of historical medical and cultural beliefs.

Sooterkin

Witte Wieven are ethereal spirits from Dutch Low Saxon mythology, often depicted as wise women with luminous white auras. They possess supernatural abilities such as immortality, invisibility, and shape-shifting, which allow them to guide and warn those who encounter them. Rooted in pre-Christian traditions, these enigmatic beings embody the mysterious and enduring wisdom of the Low Countries.

Netherlands Creatures