Camping by the sea in Noordwjik

The kilometre-long, wide sandy beach on the South Holland coast is ideal for swimming, long walks and relaxing. The youngest guests romp along the surf to collect shells and splash around. Thanks to the ideal wind conditions, water sports enthusiasts are also drawn to Noordwijk. As a change from swimming, there are excursion destinations such as the nearby Keukenhof flower paradise.

Campsites by the sea in Noordwijk

The campsites in this beautiful municipality in the Netherlands are generally excellently equipped and offer a wonderful setting for a relaxing holiday. The pitches for motorhomes and caravans offer plenty of privacy and the beaches are just a few steps away. Alternatively, travellers can book a summer house or chalet, some of which also allow overnight stays with dogs. Secluded meadow pitches are excellent locations for tents.

Camping De Zuidduinen

Camping De Zuidduinen is perfect for a holiday in the Netherlands. Children in particular will feel at home on this site with its entertainment, playground and beach. Due to its proximity to Katwijk aan Zee, there are numerous shopping facilities and an indoor swimming pool. In addition to the classic pitches, Camping De Zuidduinen offers mobile homes or rental tents for campers travelling without their own vehicle. The beautiful sandy beach is just a few minutes' walk from Camping De Zuidduinen. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed on this site near Katwijk aan Zee.

Vakantiepark Koningshof

A wonderful alternative in South Holland is Vakantiepark Koningshof, which has a separate section for dogs so that campers can also enjoy a relaxing holiday with their four-legged friends. The Vakantiepark offers a wide range of activities for children under the age of 12, including entertainment, an indoor playground and a paddling pool. Thanks to the hedges and deciduous trees, the pitches on the Koningshof guarantee a great deal of privacy. Numerous mobile homes, chalets and rental tents are available for campers who want to visit Vakantiepark Koningshof without their own vehicle.

Camping De Duinpan

The very tranquil Camping De Duinpan in the South Holland countryside is perfect for all campers looking for peace and tranquillity on holiday. With just a few pitches for caravans and motorhomes, campers can visit the nearby excursion destinations. The sea is around 1.5 kilometres from Camping De Duinpan.

Camping De Wulp Noordwijk aan zee

Camping De Wulp Noordwijk aan zee offers only a few pitches for travellers, as most of them are reserved for permanent campers. The sea is only a few minutes' walk away and is a great starting point for all campers. In addition to the recommendations Camping De Zuidduinen, Vakantiepark Koningshof, Camping De Duinpan and Camping De Wulp Noordwijk aan zee, days in a summer house or caravan are also worthwhile at Camping Le Parage or Camping De Carlton.

Langevelderslag is less than three kilometres away.

Activities and excursions

Discover the beautiful sandy beach and attractive excursion destinations at the campsite by the sea in Noordwijk.

Relaxation and water sports on the beach

Those seeking relaxation are guaranteed to find a quiet spot to relax, read a book or simply enjoy the sea breeze on Noordwijk's 13-kilometre-long sandy beach. The coastline has been awarded the Blue Flag for its excellent water quality. If you want to be active while camping by the sea in Noordwijk, you can spend exciting hours kitesurfing or surfing. Families can collect shells together or splash around in the small lakes that form at low tide, which locals call kimmetjes.

Excursion destinations for the whole family

Space enthusiasts can visit Space Expo Noordwijk. Here, visitors can experience the spectacular simulation of an Ariane rocket and learn interesting facts about life in space and the work of astronauts. Keukenhof, around 12 kilometres from Noordwijk, is also an attractive excursion destination. The 32-hectare park is particularly beautiful in spring, when thousands of tulips are in bloom. But it is also worth taking a stroll through the artistically designed grounds and visiting the Tulpomania exhibition in the Juliana Pavilion at other times of the year.

Duinrell: large leisure park with campsite

Just a few kilometres south of Noordwijk is the Duinrell amusement park, which has its own campsite and is one of the 25 largest amusement parks in Europe. The park's swimming pool, the Tikibad, is known for its many slides, which promise an exciting swimming experience, especially for children. There are not only 40 attractions, but also plenty of forest and dunes for hiking. The sea is just three kilometres from the park.

Events

Numerous events, from the flower parade to the surfing festival, provide hours of entertainment in Noordwijk.

April

• Flower parade: Every year in April, numerous covered wagons and cars decorated with flowers set off on the flower parade from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Guests and locals take part in the colourful spectacle along the route.

June

• Opera aan Zee: At the Opera by the Sea, fans of classical music enjoy several open-air concerts right on the coast. Gourmets book an opera dinner and dine to stylish musical accompaniment.

July

• Groovy Classic: Fun is guaranteed for participants and spectators at the Groovy Classic wave riding competition, when active surfers plunge into the waves on old-school surfboards. Guests test their sense of balance on the surf simulator before topping up their energy reserves at the barbecue.