Holland north of Amsterdam, the best that Holland has to offer. Moulded by our ancestors through unremitting labour. Windmills, dykes, polders, villages and cities. The rich nature gives the area colour. We are happy to share our part of the world with you. Get to know the endless possibilities and the friendly, welcoming and sober-minded inhabitants.
The 70-meter long Ark of Noah, Europe's first floating and traveling Bible museum, presents several Bible stories from a cultural-historical viewpoint.
Read moreEvery friday and several tuesdays
Everything about the cheesemarketNovember 25th 2017, the 5th edition of the Fjoertoer Egmond. Fjoertoer is a walking event during the evening and night through the dunes, forrest and along the beach
Read moreThe sun is starting to shine again and the beaches are wonderful in the spring. A great place to unwind and then flop into a comfortable chair at a beach pavilion. It is a wonderful place to be, sitting in the sun and sheltered from the wind.
Go to overview of beachesBetween mid-April and early May, the bulb fields in Holland north of Amsterdam are in full bloom. With a bit of luck, you will see the early bloomers already in the beginning of April. Time for a tour through the region!
Click and discover the sightsOn the west coast, you will find the most beautiful beaches against the backdrop of the highest dunes, woods, heathlands, sea sand-reed and sand drifts. Beyond the dunes there are vast polders, which in the spring are covered with colourful fields of flowers. Perfect for long and enjoyable bike rides and hikes.
To the east, you can visit cosy cities and towns with picturesque canals. Great for shopping, cultural outings and relaxing at an outdoor café. Walk through the centuries-old alleys and beautiful streets.
Don’t miss anything! Everything is located conveniently nearby: in forty minutes you can drive from the North Sea on the west to the IJsselmeer coast on the east and Amsterdam is located within a stone's throw.
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