Sundaymarket
Throughout the year there are fun events and activities to experience in Castricum, Bakkum, Akersloot, Limmen and De Woude. Here you can read all about the cozy Sunday markets in the village center of Castricum. These take place in the spring and summer months.
Shuttlebus to Castricum beach
Good news! During the summer holiday, a large shuttle bus will be driving to the beach again. The bus is free and also accessible for people with disabilities. It runs between Castricum station and the beach entrance from July 8 to September 3. The shuttle bus runs every day of the week.
Visitor Centre de Hoep
Visitor Centre de Hoep is an excellent start for any expedition into the North Holland Dune Reserve.
Alkmaar cheese market
Visit the Alkmaar cheese market and discover Holland's cheese city. The cheese market in Alkmaar is every Friday morning from March 31 to September 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, an evening cheese market is organized again: every Tuesday evening in July and August from 19:00-21:00.
Swimmingpool the Waterakkers
If the weather is not so sunny to go to the beach, why not visit the sauna or have fun swimming with your children in the swimming pool De Waterakkers.
Beach pavilion de Vrijheit
The Heemskerk beach… a beautiful beach located on the North Holland Dune Reserve, where Highlanders, sheep and horses graze the dune area. There, where you can only get to by bike or on foot…
Hortus Bulborum
The Hortus Bulborum in Limmen is the only garden in the world with an enormous collection of historic spring bulbs. More than 4500 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and Fritillarias show their beautiful colors in the spring.
Amsterdam
From trainstation Castricum you are in 30 minutes in the centre of Amsterdam.
You can make a canal tour, van Goghmuseum, Rijksmuseum and much more!
Het Ruiterhuys
Het Ruiterhuys guarantees a stay in the middle of nature, among the animals.
Observation tower Papenberg
Do you want to see Castricum from a great height? Then come and see it from the watchtower near the Papenberg. There's plenty to see when you're on top! First climb the stairs with 149 steps and you are already at a good height.
Het Huis van Hilde
Archaeological information centre Het Huis van Hilde is found opposite Castricum train station. Discover how our forefather lived and worked.
Johanna's Hof
Located in a beautiful spot in the woods of the Dunereserve of North Holland you will find Restaurant Johanna's Hof. Known for her hospitality, cosiness and especially child friendliness.
Gasterij de Kruisberg
Restaurant - farmhouse de Kruisberg is located in the shelter of a large parabolic dune, near Heemskerk.
De Oude Keuken
De Oude Keuken (Het Oude Theehuys Foundation) is a social enterprise located on the premises of mental health institution Dijk en Duin in Castricum. Gorgeous food, enjoyable music and the delights that the forest and the dune landscape offer.
Egmond aan zee
Egmond aan Zee - the fishing village to dream, is located directly on the sea and in the middle of the North Holland dune reserve. It is the perfect place for anyone who loves beach, sea, dunes, pleasure and relaxation.
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