Holiday houses & apartments in Egmond aan Zee

Holiday Home on the Beach in Egmond aan Zee

Apart from its beautiful beach, a quality holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee gives guests the opportunity to enjoy all the wonderful local sights. Whether you're peering up at the historic lighthouse, cycling through the evergreen terrain, visiting the museums, or exploring the markets, this Dutch village has more than enough activities to make your holiday a memorable one. Egmond aan Zee is also a great spot for visitors with children, due to the island's family-friendly atmosphere.

Enjoying a holiday home in Egmond aan Zee

Located in the province of North Holland and part of the municipality of Bergen, the Dutch village of Egmond aan Zee overlooks the North Sea. It's been a popular summer destination since the early 20th century. The village's beach has received numerous awards due to its clean waters. Most importantly, the beach is Blue Flag-certified, which not only denotes cleanliness but also a dedication to environmental education and services. Much more than a place to enjoy the beach, Egmond aan Zee also offers plenty of activities including water sports, cycling, museums, and events.

The perfect Dutch beach

With TUI Villas' large selection of beautiful holiday homes that can be safely booked with satisfaction fully guaranteed, you have complete peace of mind for your beach holiday in Egmond aan Zee. The local beach impresses with its fine sand and crystal-clear waters, which are especially refreshing in the hot summer months. With lots of cafes and restaurants, the beach is also a great place for families with children. Apart from the many lifeguards on duty, the beach also has orientation poles marked with different colors and shapes, to help children find their way back to their families when the beach becomes crowded. Visitors holidaying with their pets should take note that the beach prohibits dogs between May 1 and October 1 during daytime hours.

Essential sights

A quality holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee also means that guests can explore all the fascinating sights beyond the beautiful beach here, and get a feel for local life. The atmosphere here is cosy and relaxed, with plenty to see beyond the town itself. One important local sight is the Museum Kranenburgh, which is tucked away amidst its evergreen surroundings. The museum features exhibitions representing various 20th and 21st-century art movements. Guests can also spend time in the museum's sculpture garden and cafe. One notable landmark is the beautiful J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse, named in honour of a naval war hero. Another important museum is the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, which presents and preserves the region's art history, with works both new and old.

Additional activities

Booking a holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee with TUI Villas is safe and easy, giving you convenient access to experience local life. One of the best ways to mingle with the locals in the region is at the Alkmaar cheese market, which takes place every Friday morning from April to September. One of the last traditional Dutch cheese markets in operation, it harks back to the post-medieval period. Cheeses are brought to the market square and organized in neat rows. After cheeses are selected by buyers, a deal is then made with the sellers through loud hand clapping and shouting of the price. Another great local event is the Bazaar Beverwijk, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. It's composed of different markets organised by theme, such as antiques, clothing, or books. The atmosphere is festive, and you might just spend hours combing through the wealth of food and merchandise offered for sale.

Popular destinations and neighbouring locations

With a stay at a holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee, you should also discover Bergen aan Zee, which also has an amazing beach with fine sand and clear water. The village is also famous for its many summer art markets that feature beautiful works by local artists. Another great destination is Bergen, a famous artist's retreat that's also very popular among visitors travelling through by bike on the 42km De Brede Duinenroute. Last but not least, Schoorl is also another great side trip, with its proximity to the country's highest and widest dunes. Schoorl is also a haven for hikers, because of its national park that has more than 60km of walking paths running through the magical landscape.

How to get to a holiday home in Egmond aan Zee

The easiest way to get from London to a holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee is to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and then rent a car and make the 40-minute drive to the coast via the A9. Another option is to take the train from the airport to the Alkmaar station, with a connection at Zaandam, and then take the bus to Egmond aan Zee, which takes a total of about 90 minutes. You'll be happy to know that even without a rented car, an excellent network of intercity trains are available for easy connections between the different villages on the Dutch coast.

When to go

Due to the fact that Egmond aan Zee is a popular summer village, it's no surprise that it becomes rather crowded with tourists in the high summer season, between June and August. If you're booking a holiday apartment in Egmond aan Zee and would like to avoid the crowds and summer prices, opt for planning your holidays in May or September, when the weather is still warm and pleasant, but the crowds aren't as large.

Neighbouring holiday resorts Egmond aan Zee

• Alkmaar
• Heiloo
• Schoorl
• Uitgeest
• Warmenhuizen
• Bergen aan Zee
• Egmond aan den Hoef
• Bergen
• West-Graftdijk
• Wijk aan Zee