Guidebook for Heemskerk and environment
Parks & Nature
A wonderful location in the middle of the dune area, where the chickens roam freely. Nice for a drink or something to eat during a bike ride or walk.
29 locals recommend
Gasterij Kruisberg B.V.
4A KruisbergA wonderful location in the middle of the dune area, where the chickens roam freely. Nice for a drink or something to eat during a bike ride or walk.
Endless possibilities for € 1.80 per day for cycling and walking through this varied dune area by the sea.
7 locals recommend
North Holland Dune Reserve
1 WaterwegEndless possibilities for € 1.80 per day for cycling and walking through this varied dune area by the sea.
Walking from our house it is nice to visit Marquette castle. This has recently become accessible to the public for a cup of coffee, lunch or a luxury dinner.
6 locals recommend
Hotel Marquette
34 MarquettelaanWalking from our house it is nice to visit Marquette castle. This has recently become accessible to the public for a cup of coffee, lunch or a luxury dinner.
In Heemskerk we are proud of the beautiful gardens laid out in Louis XIV style around the Assumburg castle dating from 1546, now used as a hostel. If there is no wedding, you can just walk in here for coffee or a beer. And you can also enjoy a cup of coffee in the visitor center "Het Koetshuijs".
Kasteeltuin Assumburg
TolwegIn Heemskerk we are proud of the beautiful gardens laid out in Louis XIV style around the Assumburg castle dating from 1546, now used as a hostel. If there is no wedding, you can just walk in here for coffee or a beer. And you can also enjoy a cup of coffee in the visitor center "Het Koetshuijs".
The hidden gem of Heemskerk! Only accessible by bicycle, via the beautiful dune area. A must if you stay with us!
NB. not in winter
8 locals recommend
Strandpaviljoen de Vrijheit
The hidden gem of Heemskerk! Only accessible by bicycle, via the beautiful dune area. A must if you stay with us!
NB. not in winter
Food Scene
The place to be, to chill, eat or drink on the beach of Wijk aan Zee.
67 locals recommend
Aloha Wijk aan Zee Strandpaviljoen
2 ReynderswegThe place to be, to chill, eat or drink on the beach of Wijk aan Zee.
Eetcafe Meesters & Juffen
66 KerkwegCasual atmosphere and great food in the heart of Heemskerk
For those who enjoy pleasant crowds, a great place for a drink, lunch or dinner.
11 locals recommend
Grand Café Van Ruysdael
1 RuysdaelstraatFor those who enjoy pleasant crowds, a great place for a drink, lunch or dinner.
IJssalon Verdonk
70 KerkwegFor a delicious ice cream!
Marx's O'Larry
86 KerkwegLots of delicious flavors!
Good homemade fries. And more than that. A nice place to eat after a day in the dunes or on the beach.
The Patatoloog B.V.
122a RijksstraatwegGood homemade fries. And more than that. A nice place to eat after a day in the dunes or on the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
JACKS
9 KerkwegCozy café with different types of draft beer.
Cineworld Beverwijk
49 StationspleinThe closest cinema with 6 screens
Arts & Culture
The building alone is worth a visit to this North Holland archeology museum.
26 locals recommend
Museum House Hilde
6 WesterpleinThe building alone is worth a visit to this North Holland archeology museum.
The building and the paintings from the golden age are more than worth a visit!
330 locals recommend
Frans Hals Museum - Hof
62 Groot HeiliglandThe building and the paintings from the golden age are more than worth a visit!
A museum village known for typical Dutch affairs: windmills, green wooden houses and clogs!
651 locals recommend
Zaanse Schans
KraaienestA museum village known for typical Dutch affairs: windmills, green wooden houses and clogs!
Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For example, delicious syrup waffles, a nice piece of cheese or freshly baked fish, you go to this cozy market!
Weekmarkt Heemskerk
1628 Burgemeester NielenpleinEvery Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For example, delicious syrup waffles, a nice piece of cheese or freshly baked fish, you go to this cozy market!
Sightseeing
A pleasant coastal town accessible by bike through the dunes in good weather
Alkmaar
Alkmaar is not only a shopping destination, but also a nice old town.
Great alternative to the much busier Amsterdam. This city also has a lot to offer!
372 locals recommend
Haarlem
Great alternative to the much busier Amsterdam. This city also has a lot to offer!
Edam is home to the cheese market on Wednesdays in high season. But also on other days this picturesque 'little Amsterdam' is worth a visit!
11 locals recommend
Cheese Market Edam
5 Jan NieuwenhuizenpleinEdam is home to the cheese market on Wednesdays in high season. But also on other days this picturesque 'little Amsterdam' is worth a visit!
Small is beautiful. And nice to fit in a nice drive along beautiful places!
44 locals recommend
De Rijp
Small is beautiful. And nice to fit in a nice drive along beautiful places!
The ferry route is a beautiful cycle route around this lake of almost 40 kilometers.
23 locals recommend
Uitgeestermeer
The ferry route is a beautiful cycle route around this lake of almost 40 kilometers.
Egmond aan Zee
6 ZuiderstraatEverything Else
Every weekend. Covered stroll among all kinds of merchandise. From second hand to Eastern and everything in between. And plenty of food and drink.
13 locals recommend
Beverwijk, Zwarte Markt station
Every weekend. Covered stroll among all kinds of merchandise. From second hand to Eastern and everything in between. And plenty of food and drink.
Shopping
Juma
8 DeutzstraatFor the most beautiful children's toys, where you will be helped with love!
This eldorado only opens in the spring for those who love garden plants (especially annual plants)! And not expensive.
Sap Kwekerij
12B NoorddorperwegThis eldorado only opens in the spring for those who love garden plants (especially annual plants)! And not expensive.
Don't forget to bring a nice piece of cheese and / or other local delicacies before you go home!
Simons Kaas En Noten
33 RuysdaelstraatDon't forget to bring a nice piece of cheese and / or other local delicacies before you go home!