A fresh Dutch view on Noordwijk

Ideal location

Noordwijk graces the shores of the North Sea at the heart of Holland’s economic zone. Situated between the swathes of colour that mark the famous flower fields, the North Sea dunes and the beach, this charming coastal town is also known as the ‘flower seaside resort’. With Amsterdam at less than a 30-minute drive away and both The Hague and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at less than 20 minutes, Noordwijk is easily accessible. Once a small fishing village, Noordwijk now is one of Holland’s top congress locations.

Finest Beach

Noordwijk truly is Holland’s finest beach. Stretching over thirteen kilometres, the beach at Noordwijk offers peace and quiet as well as a host of outdoor pursuits, ranging from cycling the dunes to all sorts of water sports. A nice stroll down the beach or through the dunes and woods makes for a great break in between meetings.

Sculpture Boulevard

There are special events in Noordwijk throughout the year. In winter Noordwijk transforms itself into a Christmas seaside town. In springtime you can savour the splendid colours and smells of the Flower Pageant, or find your own garden inspiration at the Garden Days. During summertime there are numerous beach parties and several culture festivals. The Beelden Boulevard (Sculpture Boulevard) event for example transforms the seashores of Noordwijk into an open-air art gallery. Hidden between the dune grasses or placed majestically along the Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard, dozens of monumental sculptures and installations loom large. The theme of this year’s Sculpture Boulevard was ‘9 meter plus’. The nine meters refer to the minimum required height of the sand dunes. The climate is changing and sea levels are rising due to global warming. The Netherlands have always battled the sea, but nowadays the pressure to protect the land against the rising sea is increasingly present. The ‘plus’ refers to the extra safety that is added and symbolises the artistic freedom for the sculptors to translate the evolving coastal landscape into a work of art.

Best of both worlds

Noordwijk and its surroundings have a great deal to offer. The impressive historic city centre hosts a wide range of restaurants and theaters. The area around Noordwijk offers access to the historically acclaimed city of Leiden, the lake district around de Kagerplassen, and of course the world-famous flowers of the Keukenhof. Visit in spring to experience the full impact of the Keukenhof, the world’s biggest and most impressive flower gardens. With great hotels, professional congress facilities, a coastal setting with natural abundance and a wide selection of recreational options, Noordwijk offers the best of both worlds and will surely make your stay a fruitful one.