Steve's Guidebook
Sightseeing
this is the longest beach in the Netherlands and Noordwijk is buffered by the Holland's Duin nature reserve
Strand Noordwijk 27
this is the longest beach in the Netherlands and Noordwijk is buffered by the Holland's Duin nature reserve
Probably the most beautiful place on the planet age is no barrier. Something for everyone.
465 locals recommend
Keukenhof
166A StationswegProbably the most beautiful place on the planet age is no barrier. Something for everyone.
Beautiful, historic Leiden.
best experienced on Saturday for the market, but always a pleasure to experience
188 locals recommend
Leiden Made
10 Hooglandse KerksteegBeautiful, historic Leiden.
best experienced on Saturday for the market, but always a pleasure to experience
Great days out for young and old
rides are perhaps tailored to smaller children and less so for the older teen. Never the less something for everyone.
After or during the park opening, you can also use the action water pool Tikibad
19 locals recommend
Tikibad
1 DuinrellGreat days out for young and old
rides are perhaps tailored to smaller children and less so for the older teen. Never the less something for everyone.
After or during the park opening, you can also use the action water pool Tikibad
Great indoor attraction for that rainy day.
lots to see, do and learn all based on space discovery & science
12 locals recommend
ESTEC
1 KeplerlaanGreat indoor attraction for that rainy day.
lots to see, do and learn all based on space discovery & science
Huge bunker hidden under the dunes.
Well restored. Very interesting.
open May-Sep.
book a tour on their web site in advance.
38 locals recommend
Atlantic Wall Museum Noordwijk
1 Verlengde BoswegHuge bunker hidden under the dunes.
Well restored. Very interesting.
open May-Sep.
book a tour on their web site in advance.
Food Scene
sufficiently far away from the body of the beach not to be deluged by tourists.
Kite/surf, paddle board hire and lessons.
Great atmosphere. Great staff.
Nice food and drinks.
It's got good vibes.
18 locals recommend
Beach Break
106 Zeereepsufficiently far away from the body of the beach not to be deluged by tourists.
Kite/surf, paddle board hire and lessons.
Great atmosphere. Great staff.
Nice food and drinks.
It's got good vibes.
Great terrace. great selection of food and drinks.
Attentive and plesent staff.
Great surroundings for comfort.
27 locals recommend
Noordwijk Beach
108 Kon. Wilhelmina BoulevardGreat terrace. great selection of food and drinks.
Attentive and plesent staff.
Great surroundings for comfort.
Yan
50 Albert VerweystraatI recommend this as a place to eat. No one ever complained.
just look in the window. you'll know why I recommend a visit
7 locals recommend
Huize Van Wely, since 1922
88 Hoofdstraatjust look in the window. you'll know why I recommend a visit
Oerbakker de Witt
15-A SchoolstraatBest bakery in town
Night life
Het Koffiehuis
32 De Grentprobably the best bar ever.
De Grent
De GrentHeart of the night life in town
Neighbourhoods
Delightful old fishing village with great beach, great facilities, friendly people.
98 locals recommend
Noordwijk aan Zee
Delightful old fishing village with great beach, great facilities, friendly people.
Quaint and sometimes quirky 'other half' of Noordwijk aan zee.
market on Thursdays
6 locals recommend
Noordwijk-Binnen
Quaint and sometimes quirky 'other half' of Noordwijk aan zee.
market on Thursdays
Traveler advice
Getting around
Public transport is clean, comfortable and efficent
The Dutch public transport system is the best way to travel between towns and cities.
Purchase an ''Anonymous' OV-Chipkaart from the ticket counter at major transport hubs.
Don't miss
Keukenhof & Flower parades
Keukenhof for the Tulips is open from March to May At the end of April & the second weekend in August are also flower parades.
Customs and culture
Speak when entering
it is normal to speak to shop staff and bus drivers etc when entering a simple Hello will suffice.
Book before you go
Book ahead
I always recommend booking ahead for museums, concerts restaurants etc.
almost always possible using their specific web site.
Ways to save
Discount on meals and experiences
Download the 'Social Deal' app
be careful to read and understand the small print before committing to pay.
They are not keen on refunds.
What to pack
Cash is King
Almost no supermarket will take a credit card. Only Dutch bank cards and cash.
Restaurants, shops and most attractions will take credit cards but not supermarkets.
Useful phrases
Can't speak Dutch? Try English!
The Dutch pretty much speak perfect English. However, they value politeness so an Please and a Thank you go a very long way.
Many also speak German, French, Italian or Spanish. Although this is less common.
Traveling with kids
Child friendly transport
The Netherlands is child friendly. All public transport have space for disabled and child buggies.
Getting around
Dutch Bicycles rule
For experiencing the local area, hire a bicycle, with or without full electric power or just pedal assist.
There are many places to see and explore you would never know about by using cars or busses etc.
Don't miss
Excursion Amsterdam - Explore our capital
A tour along the Haarlemmermeer to a cheesefarm and a clogmaker. Afterwards you will visit Amsterdam, and take a canal cruise inclusive. The afternoon is for shopping in the city centre.
EXCURSION AMSTERDAM - Every Thursday
from 01.04 untill 31.08
Explore our capital
A tour along the Haarlemmermeer to a cheesefarm and a clogmaker. Afterwards you will visit Amsterdam, and take a canal cruise inclusive. The afternoon is for shopping in the city centre.
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