Egmond aan Zee
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The J.C.J. van Speijk lighthouse has stood atop the dune edge of Egmond aan Zee since 1834 and is the village's defining landmark. From the boulevard you look out over a wide beach that stretches for kilometres in both directions, towards Bergen aan Zee to the north and Egmond aan den Hoef and Castricum aan Zee to the south.
- Beach clubs
- 1
- Avg. rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Nearest station
- Castricum (9.9 km)
Blue Flag beach 2026
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Egmond aan Zee is part of the municipality of Bergen, in the province of Noord-Holland. Locally, the village is known as Derp. It is one of the oldest fishing villages on the Noord-Holland coast, and that history is still visible in the narrow streets that lead from the boulevard into the village.
There is one beach club on the beach, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Its offering centres on breakfast and lunch. So if you want to eat in the evening, you will need the eateries in the village itself, which lies within walking distance of the beach. The combination of a short boulevard and a village centre just behind the dunes means you can quickly walk from the beach to a terrace or restaurant in Egmond.
The beach is wide and slopes gently down to the sea, which makes it suitable for families with children. You will find most facilities at the beach access by the lighthouse. Dogs are welcome on the beach, with rules that vary by season; the exact zones and times are given further down this page.
Egmond aan Zee lies close to the neighbouring places of Egmond (700 metres), Bergen (just over 6 kilometres) and Castricum aan Zee (just over 7 kilometres). Behind the dunes lies the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat, a walking and cycling area that adjoins the village directly. If you want to combine the beach with a walk through the dunes, you have immediate access to it from Egmond aan Zee.
The nearest train station is Castricum. From there, a bus runs to the coast. By car you reach the village via the N512 and N511; parking is available within walking distance of the beach and is partly paid. The details are in the parking overview on this page.
The beach season revolves mainly around the summer months, but the boulevard and the lighthouse draw visitors all year round. Outside the high season it is quieter, and the dune walks behind the village combine well with a visit to the coast.
Great for
The beach at Egmond aan Zee is wide and slopes gently down to the waterline, which is pleasant for children playing in the surf. The beach access by the lighthouse lies close to the facilities and the beach club, so you can quickly grab something to eat or drink.
Dogs are welcome on the beach, with rules that vary by season. In winter they may run off the lead anywhere, while in summer set times and zones apply. The exact rules are given further down under the beach information; do check them before your visit, as they are set by the municipality of Bergen.
The beach club serves breakfast and lunch, but no dinner. For an evening meal you walk into the village, where restaurants lie a short distance from the boulevard. The lighthouse and the view over the sea at sunset make a walk beforehand worthwhile.
The beach club focuses on breakfast and lunch and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5. Its location right by the beach access makes it a natural spot for lunch during a day at the beach or after a walk through the dunes.
A corporate outing is possible at the beach club. The wide beach and the dunes behind the village offer room for activities in the open air. For group packages, contact the beach club in advance to discuss what is possible.
When it rains or the wind picks up, the village itself offers alternatives, with eateries and shops within walking distance of the beach. The beach club itself is covered, so you can also shelter indoors over breakfast or lunch in less favourable weather.
The high season runs from May to September, with the busiest period during the school holidays of July and August. On warm days the beach by the lighthouse fills up fastest, because that is where most facilities are.
In the shoulder seasons it is quieter on the beach. The boulevard and the lighthouse still draw visitors, and the dune walks behind the village are well worth doing in that period.
In winter the beach is mainly popular with walkers and dog owners, who have more space in those months. The sea and the wind set the scene then; many beach facilities are closed out of season.
Bear in mind that the offering on the beach is limited to a single venue serving breakfast and lunch. For evening eateries and a wider choice, you will rely on the village, which has restaurants and cafés open all year round.
Parking
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Last updated: 23 June 2026