Egmond-Binnen
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The Egmond Abbey, the oldest monastery in Holland, stands in Egmond-Binnen and gives the village its best-known landmark. The beach itself lies some distance away: between the village and the sea you will find the dunes of the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat. Egmond-Binnen is part of the municipality of Bergen, together with the neighbouring villages of Egmond aan Zee and Egmond aan den Hoef.
- Beach clubs
- 1
- Avg. rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Nearest station
- Castricum (7.9 km)
The village lies around two kilometres from Egmond aan Zee, where most of the beach facilities can be found. If you want to head from Egmond-Binnen to the beach, you first cross the dune area. Along the coast, this part of the municipality counts one beach club, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
That beach club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can drop in both early in the day and in the evening. The differences in price and atmosphere between the beaches of Bergen are limited; the broad sandy beach and the adjoining dunes form the starting point everywhere. Walkers and cyclists often use Egmond-Binnen as a starting point for routes through the dune reserve towards the sea.
The nearest railway station is Castricum. From there a bus runs towards the Egmonden. By car you reach the coastal area via the roads through the municipality of Bergen; for the current parking options, please see the parking overview on this page.
There are several seaside resorts in the immediate area. Egmond aan Zee lies 1.9 kilometres away and has the widest range of beach clubs, shops and places to eat and drink. Egmond aan den Hoef lies 2.6 kilometres away, Castricum aan Zee 4.1 kilometres away. If you are looking for more choice or a livelier beach, you will find it quickest in Egmond aan Zee.
The dune area around Egmond-Binnen is part of the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat and is managed for drinking-water extraction and nature. Walking and cycling paths run through the dunes, connecting the village with the coast. The combination of a quiet village, the dune area and the nearby beaches makes Egmond-Binnen well suited to anyone who would rather keep the bustle of the coastal towns at a distance.
Great for
The beach near the Egmonden slopes broad and gently, which suits families with young children. The beach club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can spend a whole day there with children. The walk through the dunes from Egmond-Binnen to the beach is manageable for older children.
Dogs are welcome at several beach clubs in the municipality. The off-lead rules vary by season; you will find the details further down under the beach information. In winter there is plenty of freedom, while in summer set times and zones apply.
The beach club on this part of the coast serves dinner, so you can stay and eat until after sunset. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 points to a well-kept kitchen. The sun sets straight into the sea here, which makes for a lovely evening at the table.
For lunch you can head to the beach club with a sea view. The menu runs from breakfast through to dinner, so there is plenty of choice in the middle of the day too. After eating, the dune paths lead straight into the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat.
A team outing here combines a beach walk with a cycling or walking trip through the dune area. The beach club can host groups for lunch or dinner. The location away from the busiest coastal towns brings a sense of calm to a day with colleagues.
In poor weather, the Egmond Abbey in the village offers an indoor destination with a museum shop. The beach club is a sheltered spot to take cover while enjoying something to eat. For more covered options, Egmond aan Zee lies a short distance away.
Season & atmosphere
In the summer months the coast near the Egmonden draws the most visitors. Egmond-Binnen itself stays quieter than Egmond aan Zee, because the village lies at a distance from the beach and the beach offering is limited to a single beach club.
On warm days the beach club and the beach access points fill up; outside the school holidays it is noticeably quieter. Spring and late summer are well suited to walking and cycling through the dune reserve, with fewer people on the paths.
The Egmond Abbey is a draw all year round and holds church services and guided tours. In winter the beach lies bare and windy, but for dog owners it is appealing precisely then, thanks to the generous off-lead rules.
If you are looking for events, you can head to Egmond aan Zee, which has more activities and places to eat and drink throughout the year. The Egmond Half Marathon, in January, runs through the dunes and along the coast of the whole municipality.
Bear in mind that the beach club's opening hours may differ outside the season. Check this in advance, certainly in the winter months.
Practical
Egmond-Binnen does not lie directly on the sea. Allow for a walk or cycle ride through the dunes to reach the beach; keep this in mind if you are travelling with small children or a lot of luggage.
By public transport you travel via Castricum station. From there a bus runs towards the Egmonden. By car you arrive via the roads through the municipality of Bergen; for the current parking options and rates, please see the parking overview on this page.
The dune area is part of the Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat. For walking and cycling through this area you may need an entry ticket or permit; check this in advance with the site manager.
Bring enough water for a day at the beach, as the range of facilities here is limited to one beach club. If you want more choice, you can head to Egmond aan Zee, 1.9 kilometres away.
Check the beach club's opening hours before you go, especially outside the high season. For dog owners: read up on the seasonal rules of the municipality of Bergen, so you know when and where your dog is allowed off the lead.
Nearest station: Castricum Plan your journey →
From Castricum station it is ±7,9 km on foot to the beach (±95 min). A bus or car gets you there faster.Beach rules & zones
The dog rules apply to all beaches in the municipality of Bergen, including the coast near the Egmonden. In winter, from 1 October to 1 May, dogs are allowed off the lead everywhere.
In summer, from 1 May to 1 October, dogs may only be off the lead before 10.00 and after 19.00. Between 10.00 and 19.00, dogs on the lead are permitted solely on the activity beach.
You can recognise the zones on the beach by the colour of the beach marker post: orange for the activity beach, yellow for the sunbathing beach and pink for the naturist beach. Follow these colours to know which rules apply on a given stretch of beach.
So alongside the activity beach and the sunbathing beach there is also a naturist beach, marked with a pink beach marker post. The exact boundaries of the zones may shift from season to season; for the current situation, consult the information from the municipality of Bergen.
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.
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Last updated: 23 June 2026