Top beaches in Holland: most beautiful places, map and tips for a seaside vacation

The Netherlands – The small neighboring country next door is often underestimated.
There is much more to experience here than cheese and wooden clogs.
You will often find the most beautiful and cleanest beaches along the coast.
The good thing about it: it’s incredibly close, so it’s worth traveling to Holland even for a weekend trip with a roof tent.
Relaxation and spa, pure adrenaline or party vacation, there’s something for everyone here!
The Dutch coast is long and offers many beautiful beaches, some of which you can walk along for miles by the sea.
Here we present 10 of the most beautiful Dutch beaches, such as the beaches in Scheveningen, Texel, Zandvoort, Domburg and Noordwijk.

Top beaches on the Dutch coast

Ahh, the beach.
The true symbol of summer.
Sand, sea, a cold beer or a cocktail in your hand.
But which are the best beaches in the Netherlands?
We went in search of the most popular beaches and present 10 of them to you here!
Whether it’s the north or west coast: Holland offers a number of fantastic beaches that are worth a visit at any time!
We’ll tell you exactly which ones they are and where you can find them here!
Here you can find a map showing the location of the Dutch coast.
Use the map to get an overview of the location and surroundings of each dream beach.

Scheveningen

The beach in Scheveningen is probably one of the most popular beaches in Holland.
With 18 million visitors a year, you can expect an incredible hustle and bustle in the high season.
The European version of the Santa Monica Pier really does offer everything you need.
With 4.5 kilometers to walk, relax, sunbathe and enjoy the refreshingly cold water.
Are you an adrenaline junkie?
– How about a bungee jump from the observation tower, a slackline ride over the sea or a Ferris wheel ride?
Do you want to be enchanted by culinary delights?
– There are plenty of unique restaurants and beach bars on the pier and along the entire promenade.
This atmosphere by the fire with romantic live music and cozy furnishings will make you forget everything around you!

Texel

An island that is super popular with surfers.
The geographical location and strong winds make for a surfing experience like overseas.
You should definitely visit the Eierland dunes in Texel.
There are several small hikers’ houses here that bring the town to life with their bright colors.

Banjaardstrand

An ideal place for families and four-legged friends, as your dog can also run around freely here.
The Banjaard beach boasts clear water and pure sand.
It has often been awarded the blue flag for its cleanliness.
The perfect place to relax by the sea.

Cadzand

Fancy a little round trip?
Cadzand is the southernmost town in Holland and lies right on the Belgian border.
You can cycle between the two countries and enjoy the 10 kilometers of beach.
Here you will also find a nudist section and a nature reserve.
The pure air and clean water make this a salubrious seaside resort.

Zandvoort

Everyone knows Zandvoort – whether it’s tanning on the beach, parasailing over the azure blue sea surface or slipping into the role of a real racing driver, you’ll find it all here!
Want to find out more about Zandvoort?
Read more about camping in Zandvoort here.

Bloemendaal aan Zee

Bloemendaal aan Zee has the ideal location.
Here you can enjoy the sun on the beach at lunchtime and spend the rest of the day in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is only 30 kilometers away.
But even without a visit to the capital, Bloemendaal aan Zee is a real blast.
It is the Dutch Ibiza with its legendary beach parties.
Relax on the Caribbean beach beds and loungers.

Egmond aan Zee

The oldest lighthouse in the Netherlands, “Van Speijk”, is located in Egmond aan Zee.
It is a landmark that has been painted by many artists.
There are plenty of attractions here.
A boat tour that lets you change your perspective or a rescue boat trip on the KNRM rescue service open day.
There is also a highlight nearby for cheese fans: in the nearby town of Alkmaar there is a cheese market and even a cheese museum.

Domburg

This beach promises healing.
In addition to its incredible cleanliness, the beach in Domburg has been classified as a “healing seaside resort”.
This is due to the seawater and the quality of the beach, which promotes the health of bathers.
After all the stress of everyday life and the difficult times, a vacation here is really worth it!

Noordwijk

A real adventure beach where you can satisfy your desire for sport.
Whether it’s kitesurfing, canoeing or rafting, everything is possible in Noordwijk.
If that’s not enough for you or you’re looking for a romantic surprise, we have the perfect tip for you.
A date in the colorful bulb fields in Keukenhof, especially when the tulips are in bloom, is an unforgettable sight.

Schouwen-Duiveland

Schouwen-Duiveland is a special place.
Not only does it have the most hours of sunshine in Holland, it also has the highest quality tourism between man and nature.
On 17 kilometers of beach you will find something for nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts or children.
This makes it ideal for everyone in the family.

Weather: temperature and trend

The Netherlands has a rather temperate climate, which means that you can expect warm summers that are not too hot and relatively mild winters with low temperature differences.
The best time for a beach vacation is therefore the summer months from June to August.

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Top 10 beaches in Holland: Domburg, Scheveningen & Co.

As already explained, the Netherlands has several fantastic beaches to offer that are worth a trip – if not for the whole vacation then definitely for a weekend, after all, the Dutch coast is not far for many Germans!
Here is another list of the top 10 beaches in Holland that you should know about:

  1. Scheveningen, The Hague
  2. Texel, North Holland island
  3. Banjaardstrand, Zeeland
  4. Cadzand, Sluis
  5. Zandvoort, North Holland
  6. Bloemendaal aan Zee, North Holland
  7. Egmond aan Zee, Bergen
  8. Domburg, Veere
  9. Noordwijk, South Holland
  10. Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland

Tip: Camping in Zandvoort

A comparatively small town on the Dutch coast offers attractions for young and old.
The coastal town is perfect for a spontaneous or short trip.
Pack your bag and get in the car with the roof tent! From Cologne, for example, you can be right by the sea in just 3 hours and escape the super hot weekend in the urban concrete jungle.
Whether it’s tanning on the beach, parasailing over the azure blue surface of the sea or slipping into the role of a real racing driver, you’ll find it all here.
Find out everything you need to know about camping in Zandvoort in the Netherlands!

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The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

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The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
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We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

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The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
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Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
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Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
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