Surroundings
The North Sea guarantees fun in the water. Within easy reach is a range of museums, such as the Navy Museum on the former shipyard of Willemsoord and the impressive Kijkduin Fort. Take a boat trip on the Wadden Sea and spot seals and spoonbills or stroll through centuries-old towns such as Alkmaar, Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen.
North Holland dune area
Close to the park, you will find the North Holland dune landscape, rich in hiking and bike trails. Take your bike and glide between the sea pines and beach grass in the dunes. And be amazed by the foxes and rabbits.
Het Zwanenwater nature reserve
Het Zwanenwater is the region’s gem. Here you can enjoy the orchids in full bloom around the dune lake in June. Walk through a beautifully varied dune area, and don't forget to visit one of the observation huts.
De KlimVallei climbing park
Looking for a challenge? There are four spectacular climbing courses, graded by difficulty and height. Want to stay at 4 to 6 metres, or do you dare to brave the 8-metre course? Round it off with one of the ziplines. Wonderful for all ages.
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Ecomare Seal Sanctuary Texel
Discover the underwater life of the sea. Ecomare is a fun, exciting day trip for all ages. You can visit seals and porpoises from close up and take a wander in the nature museum.
Colourful bulb fields
Those heading to North Holland in April or May will experience an especially colourful scene. The region has numerous bulb fields where crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips bloom beautifully during spring. A Dutch festival of colour.
Fort Kijkduin
Fort Kijkduin was built under Napoleon’s orders in 1811, and history plays a central role here. All the underground passageways and exciting rooms can be viewed. You can also visit the North Sea aquarium featuring marine life from the area.
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Floratuin Julianadorp
A wonderful range of exclusive and new bulbs can be viewed in this vibrant 7,000 m² show garden. You can take a stroll through the show garden and enjoy the bulbs in bloom, and even select some bulbs to take home with you.
Alkmaar cheese market
View, smell and taste the wide range of cheese in the Dutch Cheese Capital. For centuries, the Cheese Market has been held on Friday mornings from March to September. Stroll past the shops and relax on a terrace for a nice drink.
Wadlopen
Go seal-spotting during a tour and stroll over the mudflats, supervised by an experienced guide who will tell you precisely why the Waddenzee is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Who can claim to have walked on the seabed?
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Shrimp fishing
Go shrimp fishing and sail alongside the spoonbills and seals. The boat sails past many different sights. Once on the Wadden Sea, the net goes out and the shrimps can be caught. These are freshly smoked, and you can taste them on the spot.
De Helderse Vallei
Take a stroll in the dunes and forests. Fancy letting off steam in the playground, or feeding the goats? De Helderse Vallei visitor centre contains picnic baskets for taking with you into nature.
Maritime and Beachcombers Museum
Experience the wonderful world of beachcombing in Texel’s greatest family museum. Find out all about marine life in the world’s largest beachcombing museum. A wide variety can be experienced, indoors and outdoors, for young and old.
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