Surroundings

Near the Schoorl dunes
Cycling and walking possibilities
Beautiful dune landscapes

Discover the surroundings of Résidence 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.

Résidence 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.

Take a look here at the things to do in the vicinity of Europarcs Koningshof ⤵

Active

Around park: 2km

Mountain biking

Do you want to explore the area on a mountain bike? Then Schoorl is the right place for you! Schoorl has its own mountain bike trail. The "Schoorl Mountain Bike Trail" is 15 km long and 5 km wide and provides you with a great adventure. The route leads you through dense coniferous woods, over steep dunes, and stretched–out heath fields.

Around park: 3km

Hiking

Would you like to fully enjoy nature and get some fresh air in the dunes of Schoorl? Then take a lovely walk in the Schoorl Dunes National Park. More than 60 kilometers of hiking trails lead you to the highest dunes, the oldest forests, and the shifting dunes. Would you like to enjoy the dunes and nature as well as the old village? Then choose the Brede Duinenroute. Here you pass by the bird sanctuary De Putten

Around park: 6km

Water sports

Real water sports enthusiasts can go wave surfing, stand-up paddling, and kite surfing in Schoorl. Classes are also held from May through September. Genuine adrenaline seekers can also participate in a surf camp. Five days of surfing and fun on the beach! In addition to surf lessons, you can also learn about longboarding, power kiting, and surf rafting. In short, summer camp is one big party not to be missed!

Around park: 6km

Kickbiking

You can also go E-stepping with the Fatmax kickbike. Float silently through the Hondsbossche dunes and enjoy the outdoors and North Holland nature. A kickbike is suitable for adults and children aged 15 or older. The Fatmax tour is suitable for small and large groups. The outing can also be combined with, e.g., Dune & Disc Golf, stand-up paddling, or power kiting. How cool is that?

Around park: 7km

Dutch Cheese Museum

Are you a real cheese lover and want to know all about cheese? At the Dutch Cheese Museum in cheese town Alkmaar, you'll learn all about cheese, from its history to the different flavors. Experience the true story of cheese at the Dutch Cheese Museum!

Around park: 40km

Zuiderzeemuseum

In 1932, the Zuiderzee was closed off from the Wadden Sea by the Afsluitdijk. This created a new inland lake known today as the IJsselmeer. Are you interested in the history of the IJsselmeer region? Then visit the Zuiderzee Museum! Stroll back in time along the cobblestone streets or see the treasury of the Zuiderzee!

Around park: 26km

Zaanse Schans

Go back in time and walk through Zaanse Schans, a unique village in the Netherlands, full of wooden houses, windmills, barns, and workshops. Visit the warehouse where they make old Dutch clogs or walk past the bakery museum and enjoy the smell of fresh cakes. There are also a cheese dairy, tin foundry, and various windmills. So, would you like to dive into the unique history of this area? Then stop by Zaanse Schans!

Around park: 31km

Navy Museum

Have you always wanted to know what life is like in the Dutch navy? The navy museum at the Oude Rijkswerf in Den Helder shows you what it's like at sea, both in the past and the present. You can also take a look at weapons and uniforms. So would you like to know how the armed forces work? If so, pay a visit to the Navy Museum!

Around park: 11km

Egmond Abbey

The Saint Adelbert Abbey is a Roman Catholic living community for men who want to realize the evangelical ideal of God's kingdom in their lives. Egmond Abbey was founded at the beginning of the 10th century by Count Dirk I. Various historical objects, books and documents are exhibited at the Museum Saint Adelbert Abbey Egmond Foundation. There are various performances as well, for example the story of Christmas, nativity scenes and about the holy missionary Adelbert.

Around park: 7km

Alkmaar

Alkmaar is known as the cheese city of The Netherlands. So this is also where the Dutch cheese museum is located. Not only does Alkmaar have a beautiful historic center, but in recent decades Alkmaar has developed into one of the nicest shopping cities in The Netherlands! So Alkmaar has something for everyone!

Around park: 2km

Bergen

Less than three kilometers away is the town of Bergen, a true artists' town with many museums and art galleries. For example, you have the Kranenburgh museum and the Sterkenhuis museum. If you want to enjoy all the art and architecture in Bergen to the fullest, you can follow the Bergen Art Route on foot!

Around park: 9km

Heerhugowaard

About a twenty-minute drive from Schoorl is the town of Heerhugowaard. This town was completely under peat and was uncovered in the seventeenth century to create agricultural land. During the industrial revolution, the city developed rapidly and soon expanded. The city now has more than 63,000 residents. With more than 150 shopping and hospitality venues, you can have fun there all day!

Around park: 25km

Hoorn

Hoorn has a beautiful old and cozy center. The city has no fewer than 3000 monumental buildings and stunning canals. In addition, the city has a beautiful harbor, making it possible to visit the city by boat. You can also choose to step on the steam tram from Medemblik to Hoorn.

Day trip

Around park: 6km

Van Blanckendaell Park zoo

The Van Blackendaell zoo is about a fifteen–minute drive from our vacation park. Animals from all over the world can be admired here. From monkeys to zebras; you will find them here!

Around park: 3km

Beach

Schoorl is located very close to the beach. Get a breath of fresh air on the beach and take a romantic walk on the beach; how nice is that? Koningshof is located near the dunes of Schoorl and the North Sea, where you can enjoy a wonderful day at the beach.