What is there to do in the area?

Fancy a day out? As a EuroParcs guest, it is possible to order tickets for various museums, amusement parks or zoos at a discount.

In the nostalgic coastal town of Bergen, time seems to have stood still. Stroll past boutiques and art galleries of this artist village. The light and idyllic surroundings have always attracted writers and artists. During the summer months, art markets are held on the square around the Ruined Church. Admire Bergen's art in Museum Kranenburgh or experience an idyllic film evening in film theater Cinebergen in the middle of the forest.

There are several cycling and/or hiking routes to explore in the area around holiday park EuroParcs De Woudhoeve. From EuroParcs De Woudhoeve towards Alkmaar stretches a beautiful polder area including Dutch mills. A bike ride at sunset is particularly beautiful! Stop by the reception for more inspiration, route maps and tips.

Welcome to the cheese city of Alkmaar! Every Friday morning between March and September you can watch the typical Dutch spectacle of the cheese carriers at Waagplein. Do you want to know more about the history of the city and the cheese market? Then plan a city walk or take an Alkmaar Cheese Cruise: this canal cruise departs from Waagplein. You could also enjoy shopping or enjoy a drink on a terrace in the pleasant centre of Alkmaar.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful underwater world during your visit to the Sea Aquarium. More than 300 different species of fish from all over the world can be seen in the renovated aquarium. Walk under the skeleton of a sperm whale, cross a pond with hungry piranhas and meet seals. A perfect day out if it rains.

All year long you can have endless fun in Happy Inn in Alkmaar. From the very youngest to older children, everyone will have an unforgettable day in this play paradise! Not only can you climb, clamber and slide, but also fun activities such as laser gaming and swimming during hot days are organised here.

Playpark De Goudvis in St. Maartenszee, great for families with children! This old Dutch outdoor playground is clearly laid out and covers more than 3.5 hectares. Equipped with pedalos, swings, go-karts, convertibles and, last but not least, the largest Airtrampoline in Europe. In addition, the play park has over 2200 m2 of Indoor Play Paradise. Trampolines, monorail with helicopters, climbing structures and ball pits, it's all there! Speelpark De Goudvis is ideal for children aged 1 to 11. The children can enjoy playing and the parents can enjoy a cup of coffee in the restaurant.

Welcome to the oldest abbey in the Netherlands! Sint-Adelbert Abbey was already built in the tenth century. You can visit the abbey including the associated Abbey Museum and the butterfly and herb garden or take a guided tour.

Have you always wanted to meet alpacas? At Alpaca Eco Farm, you can come and admire these special and adorable animals, stroke them, feed them and even go for a walk with them. The alpaca farm in Egmond aan de Hoef is highly recommended for both young and old.

Climb the oldest working lighthouse in the Netherlands and the biggest eye-catcher in Egmond. The lighthouse is named after lieutenant Van Speijk and served as a beacon for sailors for centuries. The Van Speijk still spreads its light in the dark.

Once this medieval castle was owned by Count Lamoraal van Egmont. Today, only the foundations of the huge castle are still visible. West of the castle moat still stands the castle chapel.

Please note: open from April

Welcome to the Land van Fluwel, a land full of adventure and enjoyment for young and old! The park is located in the middle of beautiful nature and offers many diverse and fun activities. Take off your shoes and root through the mud of the barefoot path, get lost in the corn maze or climb and clamber around in one of the many playgrounds. At the restaurant, you can enjoy a snack and a drink during your well-earned break.

Sports enthusiasts can have fun at Outdoorpark Alkmaar. Brave the obstacles of the obstacle run course, play a game of archery tag or footgolf or go archery.

Between Alkmaar and Bergen lies Speelderij De Batavier where time seems to have stood still for a while. In the middle of the trees you slide down a real, old-fashioned high slide and sit on the family swing together. Fun, for young and old!

The Naval Museum in Den Helder is located on the premises of the Royal Netherlands Navy and tells you everything about the history of the Dutch Navy. You can see uniforms and weapons, learn all about former Dutch naval heroes and climb aboard unique ships. In short, there is plenty to explore and experience on this large terrain!

Wander across fields of orchids and take a dip in recreational lake Zomerdel. In the Middle Ages, farmers made the marshy ground of Geestmerambacht suitable for agriculture. Nowadays it is a paradise for bird species such as the marsh harrier, the sparrow hawk and the buzzard. In addition, various plant species grow here. A nice place to walk or bike to explore. Around Zomerdel you will find nice little beaches and places to picnic, relax or just run around or climb into the adventure playground.

With over 2,500 stores, De Bazaar is Europe's largest covered market. The perfect cheap day out, even in bad weather. Open every weekend.

Come spend a day auctioning, boating and enjoying yourself at the oldest barge auction in the world. In the past, vegetables were presented here in a boat and were auctioned by the auction method. Since 1976, the building has been a museum where history and nostalgia meet.

Whoever says Edam, says cheese. Not surprisingly, the spherical cheeses have been known for centuries known all over the world. Discover the origins of this delicacy in Edam and be surprised by the historic centre of the old Zuiderzee town. In July and August you can experience for yourself how trade used to be conducted here during the Wednesday cheese market. You can also learn about the story of Edam cheese at the Cheese Market or at museum The Story of Edam Cheese.

Tip: Do you like cultural activities? Then visit Edam's museum, one of the two locations is the 'Steenen Coopmanshuys'. This is Edam's oldest house with a unique floating cellar.

It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful coastal areas in the Netherlands: the Schoorl Dunes. Rugged forests, shifting dunes and vast heathlands characterize this area. In some places the dunes are 5 km wide and reach a height of 54 meters. There is an MTB route marked and you will find more than 60 km of marked bicycle routes. One of the most popular routes is the 45 km long Brede Duinenroute which takes you along most of the sand dunes and the picturesque village of Schoorl. Don't forget to conquer the Klimduin in the heart of Schoorl.

In Monnickendam, visit especially the Grote- or Sint Nicolaaskerk or the Speeltoren which is now part of the Waterlands Museum. With a small shopping center.

Need more inspiration on what to do in the area? The calendar lists all the fun (temporary) events going on at that time.

The beautiful fishing village on the IJsselmeer, with its traditional costume, music and fish. Small houses in the maze behind the harbour (the oldest part of Volendam centre) , souvenir shops, restaurants with atmosphere and with fresh fish. straight out of the water.

At Fort Resort Beemster you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing day of wellness. The combination of historical style elements and the beautiful nature of the Beemsterpolder will make your wellness day unforgettable!

In 1633, the reclamation of Lake Schermer began. The reclamation of this large lake required as many as 52 mills, 17 of which have been beautifully preserved. A beautiful place where some of these mills can be visited is Schermerhorn. Here you will find three beautiful mills. One of the three mills has been converted into a Museum Mill. Here you can learn all about the reclamation of the Schermeer and living and working in a polder mill. How unique is that?

Here, visitors can see how beer is brewed at Sancti Adalberti Abbey from organically grown grain. Of course, the beer can also be tasted.