De Volkskrant runs these proefabonnementen constantly. Never pay full price for the first month. Ever.

You have a long weekend coming up, you love deep dives into politics/culture, or you need to practice your Dutch reading skills at a high level.

Have you tried the Volkskrant trial? Did you forget to cancel? Spill the tea in the comments below.

But a full subscription is an investment. That is where the (trial subscription) comes in. Should you sign up? Here is the unvarnished truth about the trial, the costs, and the sneaky fine print.

Let’s be honest. In an age of push notifications and 24/7 news cycles, sitting down with a physical—or even a digital—newspaper feels like a revolutionary act. And when it comes to quality journalism in the Netherlands, de Volkskrant sits at the top of the mountain.

Is the Volkskrant Proefabonnement Worth Your Time (and Inbox)?