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Discover the area of EuroParcs Koningshof

There are many diverse day trips to enjoy for all age groups in the area of EuroParcs Koningshof! They range from hiking or cycling through the dunes to surfing or paddleboarding on the North Sea. Thanks to the 60 km of hiking trails in the Schoorlse Duinen nature area, you can go for wonderful walks through the area, but you can also visit the picturesque village of Schoorl. The same goes for the beach, where you can get a breath of fresh air or enjoy some water sports. You will not feel bored for a single day during your stay at EuroParcs Koningshof.

The widest and most varied nature reserve along the coast of the Netherlands can be found in Schoorl: the Schoorlse Duinen. Schoorl is a beautiful picturesque village in North Holland and belongs to the municipality of Bergen. The area around Schoorl is ideal for a nice walk or for making beautiful bike rides.

Discover the surroundings of EuroParcs Koningshof

The most varied and expansive nature area near the coast of Holland is found in Schoorl: The Schoorlse Duinen. Nature lovers enjoy a walk or a bike ride through the gorgeous area. Schoorl is a beautiful picturesque village in Noord-Holland, which is worth a visit during your stay. Do you prefer art and culture ?Make sure to pay a visit to the village of Bergen; a true artist's village with many museums and art galleries.

EuroParcs Koningshof is situated near the edge of Nationaal Park De Schoorlse Duinen. Here you can enjoy the air and climb the dunes. Want to escape the busy life? Visit this gorgeous nature area, it's calm here. There's more than 60 kilometers of walking routes laid out, which lead you to the highest dunes, oldest forests and the drifting dunes. Take a look at all possibilities for a day out below.

Tips for fun activities, events and days out in the area

Options for a day out:

Activities

Around park: 4km

Mountain biking

Do you enjoy a challenge and adventure? Then the 15 km long, and 5 km wide 'Mountain bike Trail Schoorl', are really something for you. Race through dense coniferous forests, over steep dunes and far stretched heather fields with your family or friends; the trail is suitable for all levels.

Around park: 9km

Clement Ballooning

Have you ever wanted to see Noord-Holland from the sky? Then make a beautiful flight in a hot air balloon with Clement Ballooning. The company is specialized in the organization of the most beautiful passenger flights, and they fly only in small balloons, carrying anywhere from two to eight persons.

Around park: 6km

Suppen in the lagoon

Come SUPPEN at the most unique SUP location in Noord-Holland! Suppen is the newest hype in the international surf scene. Would you like to learn Supping at the SUP location in the Netherlands, too? A tropical experience in the lagoon and surfing at Camperduin? On a SUP you've a wonderful overview of the North Sea and without realizing it you're using 95% of all your muscles. "It feels like you and your friends are in a remote place in Australia".

Around park: 6km

Fatmaxxen

Swim with us on cool black beach kickbikes. E-stepping with the Fatmax kickbike is a special experience. Float silently with us through the Hondsbossche- dunes and enjoy the fresh air and nature from North Holland. Enjoy cruising through different special landscapes together with your colleagues, family or friends. The Fatmaxtour is suitable for small and large groups.

Around park: 6km

Surfcamp

Join the greatest summer camp in North Holland! Every week during the summer holidays De Jongens from Schoorl organize different summer camps. Five days of surfing and having fun on the beach! In addition to surfing lessons, we do longboarding, power kiting and branding rafting, too. In short, the surf camp is one big party that you shouldn't miss!

Around park: 158km

Beachday at De Jongens in Schoorl

Every Tuesday between July 17th and August 30th, De Jongens uit Schoorl organize a cool and active beach day for children between 8 and 16 years old. You can do activities on the beach and in the sea all day long. Surfing, supping, surf rafting, and much more. Do you like action and adventure? Then this is right for you! It is a fully organized day including lunch. Meet at Laguna Beach on the north side of the Lagoon in Camperduin.

Around park: 7km

Hollands Kaasmusuem

Dutch cheese is famous all over the world! But what is it that makes this cheese so special? Bring a visit to the Hollands Kaasmuseum, located right in the center of Alkmaar, the cheese city, and discover the rich history of our cheese. Here you learn how cheese is made, and how the different tastes come to exist. Experience the true story about cheese in the Hollands Kaasmuseum.

Around park: 40km

The Zuiderzeemuseum

In 1932, the Afsluitdijk separated the Zuiderzee from the Waddenzee, and the new inland lake received the name "IJsselmeer". At the Zuiderzeemuseum, you discover the history of the IJsselmeer area. Take a walk back in time over the cobblestone streets in the outdoor museum. Or take a look at the treasury chamber of the Zuiderzee; inside the museum, you find various impressive collections.

Around park: 11km

The Abbey from Egmond

The Sint-Adelbertabdij is a Roman Catholic community of men who wish to have the evangelical ideal of God's kingdom realized in their lives. The abbey in Egmond was founded at the beginning of the 10th century by Count Dirk I. In the accompanying museum, you find different historical objects, books, and documents from the Sint Adelbertabdij.

Around park: 8km

Art of Africa

Africa is an impressive continent with many different contrasts. Over the centuries, traditional cultures emerged, and they have adjusted in their own way to the local circumstances. This is why each corner of Africa has acquired its own form of art, which has developed over the decades into a unique collection of African art.

Around park: 7km

Broeker Auction

Visit the Broeker Veiling museum. This is not just any museum, but here you find the oldest auction in the world! In 1887, this is where auctioning originated. What is very special, is that this way of auctioning is still applied today. Dive into the history and experience how an auction took place over a century ago.

Around park: 23km

The Beemster Fortresses

Visit one of the fortresses in the Beemster. In the Beemster, there are five fortresses from the Stelling of Amsterdam. The first three fortresses are owned by Vereniging Natuurmonumenten. From the dike next to the channel in Noord-Holland, the fortresses are visible very well.

Around park: 8km

Alkmaar

In no time you will find yourself in cozy Alkmaar. Alkmaar has been know for ages as cheese city of The Netherlands, but Alkmaar is a lot more than that! For many years now, Alkmaar is among one of the nicest cities for shopping, and also the old center and monumental buildings will surprise you. In short, Alkmaar is definitely worth a visit!

Around park: 38km

Amsterdam

A visit to our capital is always quite an experience! Within an hour by car, you can be in the heart of the bustle of Amsterdam and experience a completely different atmosphere than in quiet Schoorl. Thanks to the big shopping streets, the pleasant terraces and the beautiful buildings in Amsterdam, there is plenty to do to keep yourself entertained in our beautiful capital.

Around park: 4km

Brede Duinroute

Do you want to know more about nature, and the dunes in the vicinity of Schoorl? This is possible at the visitor center of De Schoorlse Duinen. You can go there for an actual map of the dunes. We especially advise this if you don't want to get lost in the dunes' landscape. Do you want to see most of the dunes, but also of the village? Then chose the Brede Duinen bicycle route.

Around park: 5km

The beach

Unwind on the beach, and take a romantic walk on the beach; how nice is that? EuroParcs Koningshof is located near the Schoorlse Duinen and the North Sea, where you can enjoy a day at the beach.