When is the flower season and are the bulb fields blossoming?
From the end of March until the second week of May, the bulb fields are blossoming. The exact period in which they are blossoming obviously depends on the weather, but in general you have a great chance of encountering a blossoming field in the second half of April.
More information: https://katwijk.info/en/sight/9549/keukenhof.html
Are the shops in Katwijk opened on Sundays?
No, Katwijk has no Sunday shopping. All shops in Katwijk are closed on Sundays. Only restaurants and cafes are open during Sundays.
The upcoming local shopping opening hours in Katwijk during Sundays and public holidays (like Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, etc.), can be found at the following website: https://koopzondagen.net/#Zuid-Holland
Is there a public laundry in Katwijk?
You can find all local public laundries in the local Yellow Pages: https://detelefoongids.nl/
What is the address and telephone number of the Tourism Office of Katwijk?
VVV Katwijk / Katwijk Marketing
Zwaaikom / Prins Hendrikkade
Katwijk aan Zee
tel. +31 71 407 5444
email info@vvvkatwijk.nl
We went on vacation to Katwijk for many years. We now would like to buy a holiday house or apartment. Can you please provide us a list of local real estate brokers?
All houses for sale in the Netherlands can be found on the following website: https://www.funda.nl/
A list of real estate brokers can be found at the local Yellow Pages: https://www.detelefoongids.nl/
We spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Katwijk. Are the shops, museums, attractions and restaurants in Katwijk open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.), Christmas Day (25 Dec.), New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.)?
Most shops, attractions and museums are closed on Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and on New Year's Day (1 Jan.). On other Christmas vacation days they are open during regular opening hours (which can be found on the individual websites).
Most restaurants in Katwijk are open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.) and Christmas Day (25 Dec.) but a reservation is often necessary. Several restaurants are also open on New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.), but some of them are closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a list of restaurants in Katwijk that are open during the Christmas holiday.
You can find all information about local restaurants in Katwijk on: https://katwijk.info/en/food-and-beverages.php
For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Katwijk, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.
Are the shops in Katwijk open on November 11?
November 11 is in many countries, including Belgium, a public holiday in memory of the First World War.
However, in the Netherlands is November 11 a normal day. Therefore all shops in Katwijk are open during the normal hours.
What are the address and contact details of the Tourist Office in Katwijk?
VVV Katwijk / Katwijk Marketing
Zwaaikom / Prins Hendrikkade
Katwijk aan Zee
tel. +31 71 407 5444
email info@vvvkatwijk.nl
Is carnival celebrated in Katwijk?
No, carnival isn't celebrated in Katwijk .
We are soon on holiday in Katwijk. Where can I exchange, fill, rent or buy (camping) gas bottles?
An overview of all gas bottle sales store can be found at:
- https://benegas.com/flessenzoeker/
- https://www.primagaz.nl/nl-nl/dealerlocator
Lost object in Katwijk
You indicate that you have lost or found something.
If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Katwijk (https://www.katwijk.nl/). Not the police. Is it an object which has been stolen from you? Then you should indeed do report to the police. Sometimes you also need to go to the police when it comes to a lost identity document.
Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Katwijk, you can inquire the local municipality Katwijk. Perhaps your item is already found. You can declare an lost object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also come to the town hall.
After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.
Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local municipality.
You can declare an found object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also always come to the town hall.
Where is the police station of Katwijk?
Here you have the address and contact details:
Politie Katwijk
Koningin Julianalaan 3
2224EW Katwijk
tel. +31 343-57 8844
https://www.politie.nl/mijn-buurt/politiebureaus/06/politie-katwijk.html
We would like to get married in Katwijk. How can we arrange this?
If you want to get married in Katwijk, you should contact the municipality of Katwijk.
Via the municipality of Katwijk you will get all the necessary information to prepare the wedding properly. Information on the timing, cost, wedding venues and wedding calendar where you can see whether a particular date is still available.
You can find the contact information on the following website: https://www.katwijk.nl/
Can you light fireworks in Katwijk on New Year’s Eve?
Around New Year’s Eve, a lot of fireworks are being lighted by individuals. Katwijk allows consumers to light fireworks from 6 pm on December 31st, until 2 am on January 1st.
On other days, consumer fireworks are prohibited in Katwijk throughout the year. Only professionals with a license may then fire off fireworks.