Egmond aan Zee · North Holland
A wide beach, a lively village, endless dunes
Egmond aan Zee is a real, lively family village on the North Holland coast: a wide beach, a shopping street open 365 days a year, restaurants on the beach and along the boulevard, and beautiful dunes on both sides of the village. Our holiday homes are in the centre, right on the boulevard.
Egmond aan Zee in brief
A seaside village on the North Holland coast, with beach, village and dunes within walking distance.
The Voorstraat: boutiques, gift shops, fishmonger, supermarket and bakery — including Sundays and in winter.
Beach pavilions and restaurants, from takeaway pizza to six courses with sea views.
A wide beach and dunes, plus play paradises nearby for rainy days.
Bowling, sauna and pool, among other things — around the corner from our houses.
Kilometres of cycling through the dune reserve — plenty of routes and lovely things to discover. Bike rental around the corner — booking ahead is a good idea.
The village
What kind of village is Egmond aan Zee?
A real, lively family village. The Voorstraat starts at the beach entrance and runs straight into the village, with boutiques, lovely gift shops, a bookshop and a deli. Groceries are easy too: an excellent fishmonger, a supermarket and a proper bakery. The shops are open 365 days a year, so there is life in the street even on Sundays and in winter. And in summer there is a street fair every Wednesday evening.
Food & drink
Where do you eat well in Egmond aan Zee?
Eating out in Egmond is holiday at its best. In a few minutes you walk to the beach pavilions, where you sit with your feet in the sand and watch the sun sink into the sea. On the boulevard and in the village you choose between an easy pizza, a proper Italian dinner, a fine fish dish with sea views or a six-course dinner. Nobody has to drive: afterwards you simply stroll home.
Our favourites around the corner
Spacious beach pavilion just left of our beach entrance. Tasty kitchen, large terrace and quick service — no-nonsense, simply good. Children are very welcome.
WebsiteDiagonally opposite the Beach House, with sea views. A fine menu of fish and meat dishes.
WebsiteLovely, not-too-big restaurant in the centre. Choose a dinner of three to six courses, with a matching wine pairing.
WebsiteAround the corner. Order a pizza or pasta, take the buzzer home and collect your order a little later — or stay and eat in. Our tradition: the kids get their own ice cream at the parlour next door.
WebsiteEasy dining with children: there is a mini-golf course, play equipment and a separate indoor play corner for the little ones.
Laid-back spot at the northern end of Egmond aan Zee. Do check the opening hours: in bad weather they sometimes close early.
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Beach · boulevard · village
Everything within walking distance — and we are right in the middle
Check availabilityWith children
What to do with children in and around Egmond aan Zee?
The wide beach and the dunes are one big playground. Fancy a day out, or is it raining? Nearby you will find play paradises and swimming pools, indoors and outdoors. These are the tips from our own guest guide.
Three indoor play paradises (over 2,200 m²) with ball pits, climbing nets, slides and trampolines for ages 0 to 11. Outside there is a huge air trampoline, pedal boats and a play castle.
WebsiteWhatever the weather: choose 'Indoors', 'Outdoors' or 'Splash' — or combine them.
WebsiteCharming play park for climbing and romping, without long queues. You sit on the sunny terrace; there is a mini-golf course too.
WebsitePancake farm with a playground and animals at the edge of the dunes, right opposite dune centre De Hoep (with excursions for children).
WebsiteStroll past the fairytale houses, with a little train, water attractions, a playground and a petting zoo. Recommended up to about age ten.
WebsiteHeated outdoor pool (at least 23 degrees) with an authentic feel and a real family atmosphere: a 50-metre pool with diving boards, a leisure pool and a toddler pool, plus its own café with terrace. During the summer holidays there is a weekday entertainment programme.
WebsitePerhaps the most complete pool in North Holland: indoors a wave pool, water playground, slide and diving boards. During school holidays an inflatable obstacle course floats in the 50-metre pool — ideal for a rainy day.
WebsiteCan you escape? Fun with older children, rain or shine.
In bad weather
What do you do in Egmond aan Zee when it rains?
Even a rainy day leaves you plenty to do — and on the coast it often rains just that bit less, so between showers you are back on the beach in no time. Browse the shopping street, which is open every day, or go bowling, play pool or visit the sauna — literally around the corner from our houses. Or stay in: our houses are full of games, from 30 Seconds and Catan to Rummikub and Uno, and for the little ones Lego, Duplo, Kapla, puzzles and picture books. Light the fire, and in winter share a Dutch 'gourmet' dinner at the table grill. The grill sets are in the garage, for guests of both houses.
The beach
What makes Egmond's beach special?
Egmond's wide beach is made for long walks — along the sand you can walk all the way to Bergen aan Zee, or the other way to the beach of Egmond-Binnen. The coast faces due west: on every clear evening the sun sinks into the sea. And with the beach literally across the road, a refreshing morning dip before breakfast is easily done. Feeling active? There is surfing, kitesurfing and horse riding here, and the beach pavilions line up for coffee and cake or drinks afterwards.
Active & the dunes
Can you cycle and walk in Egmond aan Zee?
Absolutely. Egmond lies in the middle of the North Holland Dune Reserve, one of the most beautiful dune areas in the Netherlands — the dunes stretch out on both sides of the village. Kilometres of walking and cycling paths through marram grass, dune lakes and pine woods, and from your front door you walk straight in. Mountain bikers will find the region's best-known trail in Schoorl, through the highest dunes in the Netherlands.
Days out
What is there to see in and around Egmond?
From the summer street fair and the lifeboat on the boulevard to the artists' village of Bergen and the canals of Alkmaar: there is something going on all year round.
In June, July and August every Wednesday from 17:00 in the Voorstraat. One of the most charming street fairs in North Holland, with stalls, cheese and warm stroopwafels.
On the boulevard, within walking distance. Watch the volunteers launch the lifeboat; in July and August the boathouse is open to the public on Friday evenings.
Website37 metres tall, with an iron lion on its pedestal. Open to visitors on Friday evenings in July and August.
Artists' village between woods and dunes. Wander past the galleries and finish on a terrace around the Ruïnekerk. A beautiful bike ride away.
About 10 km away: a forty-minute canal cruise, shopping in the little streets and nightlife in the evening.
Cycle through the flowering bulb fields and the dunes between Egmond and Castricum: 40 km, or two loops of about 20 km each.
A charming city centre with little shopping streets, terraces and the Grote Markt — always a lovely day out.
About 45 minutes by car: canals, museums and shops — a great city day from the beach.
Inspiration
What does a perfect weekend in Egmond look like?
A weekend with us runs from Friday to Monday. This is how to make the most of it — at your own pace, everything within walking distance.
15:00 check-in. First a quick walk onto the beach — it is fifty metres. Then a lovely first evening at home: cooking together (fresh fish from the fishmonger around the corner), drinks by the fire or at the high table, and then everyone around the dinner table.
A refreshing morning dip in the sea before breakfast, then a long breakfast together. After that a good walk and lunch at a beach pavilion — or walk on to Bergen aan Zee. In the afternoon, sandcastles and playing on the beach. If the weather is good: evening drinks on the terrace, enjoying the sunset, with the BBQ on.
A loop through the village: the shopping street and past the lighthouse. Raining? Bowling around the corner or a games afternoon at home. In the evening, perhaps a Dutch 'gourmet' dinner by the fire.
A last morning walk along the tideline, breakfast with a sea view. Check-out before 10:00 — but the beach is still yours.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Egmond aan Zee
What is there to do in Egmond aan Zee?
Plenty for a whole week: the wide beach, a lively shopping street with boutiques, gift shops, ice-cream parlours and poffertjes, beach pavilions and restaurants along the boulevard, cycling and walking in the North Holland Dune Reserve, kitesurfing and horse riding, and bowling, sauna or pool around the corner. Everything is within walking distance of our holiday homes.
What do you do in Egmond aan Zee when it rains?
Even in the rain there is plenty to do in Egmond. The shopping street — boutiques, gift shops, a bookshop and a deli — is open 365 days a year. Around the corner from our houses you can bowl, visit the sauna or play pool. And your holiday home is full of games, such as 30 Seconds, Catan, Rummikub and Uno. Light the fire, and in winter share a Dutch 'gourmet' dinner at the table grill — the grill sets are in the garage, for guests of both houses.
Are the shops in Egmond aan Zee open every day?
Yes, the shopping street of Egmond aan Zee is open 365 days a year, including Sundays and out of season. It is around the corner from the Beach House and Beach Cottage.
Which restaurants are there in Egmond aan Zee?
Our favourites around the corner from the Beach House and Beach Cottage: beach pavilion Nautilus aan Zee (toes in the sand), Restaurant Comer (fine fish and meat dishes with sea views), Brass Kaatje (three- to six-course dinners), Rosaria's (pizza, pasta and ice cream, also to take away), Restaurant Natuurlijk (with mini golf and an indoor play corner for children) and Evi Beach (laid-back Ibiza vibes). All within walking distance.
What can you do with children around Egmond aan Zee?
Besides the beach and the dunes there are indoor and outdoor play paradises nearby: De Goudvis in Sint Maartenszee, Holle Bolle Boom in Tuitjenhorn (indoors, outdoors and water), De Batavier play park in Alkmaar, pancake farm Johanna's Hof with a playground and animals in Bakkum, and Sprookjeswonderland in Enkhuizen. Egmond itself has an escape room.
When is the street fair (braderie) in Egmond aan Zee?
In June, July and August there is a street fair every Wednesday from 17:00 in the Voorstraat, Egmond aan Zee's shopping street. Within walking distance of our holiday homes.
Can you rent bikes in Egmond aan Zee?
Yes, you can rent bikes around the corner from the Beach House and Beach Cottage — including e-bikes and cargo bikes; booking ahead is a good idea. From Egmond you cycle straight into the North Holland Dune Reserve — to Bergen, for example.
Is Egmond aan Zee good for children?
Yes, Egmond is a true family village. Children play on the wide beach and run through the dunes, get an ice cream or poffertjes in the village, and when the weather turns there is bowling around the corner. Our holiday homes also come with a beach cart, toys and baby equipment.
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