Noordwijk aan Zee is the flower seaside resort of the Netherlands where you can really take a break. Enjoy the 13 kilometres of beach, the beautiful dunes and the colourful flower fields. Noordwijk is the only Dutch seaside resort that has the official health resort status. Take a breather in healthy Noordwijk. The seaside resort is ideal as a base for beautiful walking routes and cycling routes through the extensive dune area and colourful flower fields. Read our tips for visiting Noordwijk aan Zee below.
Day trips in Noordwijk
Whether you come to Noordwijk for a day, weekend or longer, there is plenty to do. There are many fun daytime activities for young and old to enjoy. Below, we have listed the best activities in Noordwijk.
The beaches in Noordwijk
Noordwijk is synonymous with the beach. Noordwijk is therefore the perfect place for a wonderful day at the beach. The seaside resort has a wide range of beach clubs, which are often open all year round. Besides a snack and a drink, you can also rent sunbeds on the beach. There are several beaches in Noordwijk.
- Langevelderslag
- Duindamseslag
- Noordwijk North beach
- Noordwijk Boulevard beach
- Noordwijk South beach
Attractions, museums and experiences
Are you looking for an educational activity? Then visit one of the many museums in Noordwijk. There are also many experiences where you can get guided tours, for example, about the famous tulip.
- Space Expo Museum
- Museum Noordwijk
- Engelandvaarders Museum
- Atlantic Wall Museum
- Regional Museum Veldzicht
- Tulip Experience Amsterdam
- The lighthouse of Noordwijk
Around Noordwijk there are also many attractions, museums and zoos.
Cycling, hiking and other active outings
Don’t feel like lazing on the beach? No problem, in and around Noordwijk there are many possibilities for active and sporty outings. Here are some tips for active days out:
- Cycle routes around Noordwijk
- Walking routes in Noordwijk
- Swimming pool Binnenzee in Noordwijk
- Miniature golf and outdoor trampolines Rollygolf
- Trampoline park Jumpin Noordwijk
Sightseeing in the surroundings of Noordwijk
There is a lot to discover in Noordwijk and its surroundings. You can do this with a cycle route, walking route or car route, but there are also more adventurous ways. For example, hire an electric scooter, a solex or book a fun sightseeing tour. The tours can be booked for 2 people or more, but they are also possible as a group outing.
- Solex riding in and around Noordwijk
- Rent an electric scooter
- Take a car tour with audio tour with Renault Twizy Tours
- Be guided by a guide with a TukTuk tour
Culinary delights in Noordwijk
Of course, a healthy lifestyle also includes good and tasty food. Noordwijk has some great restaurants that often work with honest and local products. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at the beach or in one of the many restaurants.
Shopping in Noordwijk
A pleasant day’s shopping is also possible in Noordwijk. The seaside resort itself has a nice shopping street and markets are regularly organised. Would you like to do more extensive shopping? Then visit the outlet centre, Mall of the Netherlands or one of the town centres around Noordwijk.
- Markets in Noordwijk
- Shopping in Noordwijk aan Zee
- The Styles Outlet Center Amsterdam Haarlem
- Mall of the Netherlands
- Shopping in one of the towns around Noordwijk
There are many more fun days out in the area. Take a look at the best days out in the Noordwijk area.
Overnachten in Noordwijk
Een dagje Noordwijk is geweldig maar nog beter is het om te overnachten aan de kust. De badplaats heeft een ruime keuze aan hotels en b&b’s. Ook liggen er veel vakantieparken en campings in de buurt en kan je zelfs overnachten op het strand in een van de strandhuisjes.
- Hotels in Noordwijk aan Zee
- B&B’s in Noordwijk
- Strandhuisjes op het strand
- Parc du Soleil Vakantiepark van TopParken
- Noordwijkse Duinen vakantiepark van TopParken
- Camping de Duinpan
Staying overnight in Noordwijk
A day in Noordwijk is great, but it is even better to spend the night on the coast. The seaside resort has a wide choice of hotels and b&b’s. There are also many holiday parks and camp sites nearby and you can even spend the night on the beach in one of the beach houses.
Een dagje Noordwijk is geweldig maar nog beter is het om te overnachten aan de kust. De badplaats heeft een ruime keuze aan hotels en b&b’s. Ook liggen er veel vakantieparken en campings in de buurt en kan je zelfs overnachten op het strand in een van de strandhuisjes.
- Hotels in Noordwijk aan Zee
- Holidayparks & campsites
- Beach cottages on the beach
- Parc du Soleil holiday park of Europarcs
- Noordwijkse Duinen holiday park from Europarcs
- Camping de Duinpan
There are also many accommodations in the surroundings of Noordwijk. Have a look at staying overnight in the neighbourhood of Noordwijk.
Evenementen in Noordwijk
In Noordwijk worden heel veel leuke evenementen georganiseerd. Van bloemenevenementen, zomerse evenementen tot sportieve evenementen.
- De bloemenevenementen: Bloemencorso Bollenstreek, Flower Parade Rijnsburg, De Mooiste File van Nederland
- Zomerse evenementen zoals Cirque des Dunes en het Kinderfestival Noordwijk
- Sportevenementen zoals de 10 van Noordwijk
Events in Noordwijk
Noordwijk hosts many fun events. From flower events, summer events to sporting events.
- The flower events: Flower Parade Noordwijk, Flower Parade Rijnsburg, The Most Beautiful File in the Netherlands
- Summer events such as Cirque des Dunes and the Kinderfestival Noordwijk
- Sporting events such as the 10 of Noordwijk and the Duin & Bollen four-day walking event
See our full calendar of events for more events near Noordwijk.
Accessibility Noordwijk
Noordwijk is located very centrally in the Randstad and is easily accessible by car and public transport.
- Parking in Noordwijk
- With public transport to Noordwijk
Explore Holland from Noordwijk
Noordwijk is the ideal base for discovering Holland. From Noordwijk, you can easily reach the flower fields and Keukenhof flower park. There are also great cities around the seaside resort such as: Leiden, Amsterdam, Delft, Haarlem, Rotterdam and The Hague. And attractions such as the Zaanse Schans, the cheese markets and various amusement parks and zoos are within easy reach of Noordwijk.
Weather and climate in Noordwijk
On average, the seaside resorts in the Netherlands have the most sunshine hours per year. On hot days, you often enjoy a lovely cool sea breeze.
