SAR Katwijk is the annual open day of the Rescue Brigade in Katwijk Beach. From 10.00 to 16.00 hours there is a spectacular programme on land, at sea and in the air. Come and enjoy this demonstration day of the rescue services.

Open Day Rescue Squad Katwijk

Make a note of this date in your diary! SAR Katwijk is an annual event organised by the Katwijk Rescue Brigade (KRB). During the day, the various participants demonstrate their activities in the field of rescue work. The KRB, in collaboration with the Royal Dutch Rescue Society, Police, Katwijk Fire Brigade, Regional Ambulance Service Hollands-Midden, NHV, PHDC, Coastguard and many others, provides a day-long programme for both young and old.

Programme SAR Katwijk 2022

SAR Katwijk 2022 promises to be another spectacular show with a packed programme, so make a note of Saturday 2 July in your diary! During this ‘Search and Rescue Event’, a large number of organisations from the emergency services chain will be present. Throughout the day (from 10:00 – 16:00) various demonstrations will be given at the demonstration area on the Boulevard and the demonstration area on the beach. Various flight movements will take place on the helipad at the end of the Zuid-Boulevard during the day.

The organisation is currently still busy inviting participants and making an inventory of which demos the various organisations can and want to give. The scenario for SAR Katwijk 2022 will follow at a later stage.

Map of SAR Katwijk

The activities at SAR Katwijk take place on and around the Boulevard near the Vuurtoren in Katwijk. On the demonstration area on the beach and on the Boulevard (junction Boulevard and Vuurbaakplein) there are various demonstrations during the day. The helipad can be found at the end of the Zuid-Boulevard. Furthermore, there is an extensive static show with beach and various vehicles on the Boulevard. The map below shows the different locations (with reservation) of SAR Katwijk. At these locations the public is offered a very varied programme.

Eating & drinking at SAR Katwijk

During SAR Katwijk, there are plenty of catering establishments in and around the event area. There are also various restaurants and lunchrooms on the Boulevard and in the Zeezijde shopping centre. Of course, you can also visit one of the many beach pavilions, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch with a view of the SAR Katwijk rescue demonstrations.

Accessibility

In the municipality of Katwijk paid parking applies in and around the centre from Monday to Friday. In addition, some zones are reserved for permit holders only. Check our page for parking in Katwijk Beach.

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Places to stay in Katwijk

Combining a visit to SAR Katwijk with a stay in the seaside resort? Katwijk has plenty of options for overnight stays. The municipality has three campsites, various hotels, bed & breakfasts, and not forgetting the beach houses at the beach pavilions. There are also many accommodations in the surroundings of Katwijk.

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• Spend the night in one of the beach houses in Katwijk Beach
• Do your shopping at the Zeezijde shopping centre Katwijk Beach
• Come and play in the walking and playing forest Panbos
• See the current weather and crowds with the webcams Katwijk Beach

Tips Bollenstreek

Come and enjoy between beach and city and discover Holland from the most beautiful holiday region of the Netherlands. View our tips below.

• Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the beach & dunes in the Netherlands
• Enjoy the colorful flower fields in the Netherlands and Keukenhof Flower Park
• Discover the real Netherlands in the polders & lakes area of ​​the Netherlands
• A day out to a city? You will find no fewer than eight historic Dutch cities around the Bollenstreek
• A day out? Read our Tips for a Day Out?
• Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
• Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the cycling routes and walking routes.