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Three centres bear the name Egmond: Egmond-Binnen, Egmond aan Zee and Egmond aan den Hoef. Together they are known as De Egmonden. This seaside resort lies in the municipality of Bergen, in Noord-Holland, to the south-west of Alkmaar.
- Beach clubs
- 8
- Avg. rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Nearest station
- Castricum (10.6 km)
Blue Flag beach 2026
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Until 2001, Egmond was an independent municipality. In that year it merged with Schoorl and Bergen to form the present-day municipality of Bergen. For anyone heading to the beach, Egmond aan Zee is the main starting point: this is where the village ends at the dunes and the broad sandy beach begins.
Eight beach clubs stand along this beach. The average rating works out at 4.3 out of 5. What's on offer ranges from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner, so you can arrive early in the day and stay until after sunset. The atmosphere is described as relaxed and lively, with room for a quieter dinner in some spots.
The beach slopes gently and is wide, which makes it suitable for families with children. Dogs are welcome at several of the clubs, though restrictions apply on the beach itself during the summer season. You can read more about that later in this guide.
Its location makes it easy to combine with other seaside resorts. Egmond aan Zee is 0.7 kilometres away, Bergen 5.6 kilometres and Castricum aan Zee 7.7 kilometres. If you'd like to alternate the beach with a walk, you'll find the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat behind the village, with kilometres of paths through the dunes.
Egmond is easy to reach by car; there is parking within walking distance of the beach, some of it paid. You'll find the exact rates and locations in the parking overview on this page. By public transport, the nearest station is Castricum, from where you continue by bus.
Egmond combines a village centre with direct access to the beach. You can spend a whole day here: breakfast with a sea view, a walk through the dunes, lunch at one of the clubs, and staying on for dinner at the end of the day as the sun sinks into the sea.
Great for
The beach at Egmond aan Zee is wide and slopes gently, which is handy with young children. Several of the clubs cater to families, and the beach clubs serve food all day long, from breakfast to dinner.
Dogs are welcome at several beach clubs. On the beach, the rules of the municipality of Bergen apply, with more freedom in winter than in summer; the details are listed under Beach info.
Several clubs serve dinner with a view of the sea and the setting sun. The atmosphere is described as romantic in some spots, which makes an evening on the beach possible.
All the clubs serve lunch, alongside breakfast and brunch earlier in the day. After a walk through the dunes or a morning on the beach, you can drop in for a simple or a more elaborate meal.
A corporate outing is possible at several clubs. The combination of beach, dunes and hospitality lends itself to a day with a group, perhaps rounded off with an activity in the dune area.
When it rains or blows, the beach clubs offer shelter indoors, with the same menu from breakfast to dinner. The village of Egmond aan Zee itself also has shops and places to eat within walking distance of the beach.
Season & atmosphere
During the summer months, the beach at Egmond aan Zee is busy. The eight clubs are then running at full capacity and the broad beach fills up with day trippers and families.
The summer season runs from 1 May to 1 October. During this period, stricter rules for dogs on the beach also apply. Outside this season, from October to May, things grow quieter and the beach is mainly popular with walkers and dog owners.
Egmond aan Zee is known for beach events and competitions that make use of the dunes and the beach, including running events. The dunes behind the village draw walkers and cyclists all year round.
In the early and late season, the weather is changeable, but the beach clubs with indoor space remain usable. The sunset over the sea is a fixed part of any visit in the evening hours, especially in summer when the clubs also serve dinner. If you'd rather avoid the crowds, your best bet is to come outside the school holidays and on weekdays.
Practical
Egmond aan Zee is easiest to reach by car. There is parking within walking distance of the beach, some of it paid. Check the parking overview on this page for current rates and locations.
By public transport, you travel to Castricum station and take the bus towards the coast from there. Bear in mind that bus frequency may be lower outside the season.
The beach slopes down at the edge of the village, which means the distance from car park to sand is short. In summer, bring sun protection; the beach offers little natural shade.
If you'd like to dine with a sea view, book ahead in high season, as the clubs can fill up. For a quieter visit, early morning and evening are the best times.
You might combine the beach with a walk through the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat behind the village. The dune paths are also a good way to leave the crowds on the beach behind for a while. Before visiting with a dog, always check the current rules, as these vary by season and by zone.
Nearest station: Castricum Plan your journey →
From Castricum station it is ±10,6 km on foot to the beach (±126 min). A bus or car gets you there faster.Beach rules & zones
Egmond aan Zee falls under the beach rules of the municipality of Bergen. In winter, from 1 October to 1 May, dogs may run off the lead anywhere on the beach.
In summer, from 1 May to 1 October, restrictions apply. Dogs may then only run free before 10.00 and after 19.00. Between 10.00 and 19.00, dogs on the lead are permitted only on the activity beach.
The zones are indicated by the colour of the beach marker post. Orange stands for the activity beach, yellow for the sunbathing beach and pink for the nudist beach. Check the current rules with the municipality of Bergen before your visit, as times and zones may change.
So, alongside the regular sandy beach, there is also a nudist beach, recognisable by the pink beach marker post. If you'd rather not use it, stay near the yellow or orange posts.
Horse riding on the beach
In the municipality of Bergen (NH), horses are only permitted on the activity beaches (orange strandpalen) in summer (1 May to 1 October); on the other beaches horse-riding is allowed before 10.00 and after 19.00. In winter (1 October to 1 May), horse-riding is permitted everywhere, except on Sundays and public holidays between 12.00 and 19.00.
Parking
16 marked as paid, 9 with no fee info. Tap a pin for the name and directions.
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Last updated: 23 June 2026