Frequently asked questions about amenities in Katwijk

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops in Katwijk keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.

On Whit Sunday most shops in Katwijk are closed; on Whit Monday several shops in the centre are open.

• Whit Sunday: this is a Sunday, and in Katwijk shops are generally closed on Sundays.
• Whit Monday: some of the shops in the centre around Princestraat are open, often with different hours.
• Tip: check the current opening hours on the shop's own website.

Katwijk has its own police station, on Piet Heinlaan in Katwijk aan Zee.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844.
• Katwijk police station: Piet Heinlaan 140, 2224 SW Katwijk; open on weekdays; to report a crime or speak to the community officer, make an appointment first via 0900 8844.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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Most shops, museums and attractions in Katwijk are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

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.

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

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.

Yes, there is a Wash-ME self-service launderette in Katwijk aan Zee, at a petrol station on Steenbakkerstraat.

• Wash-ME Katwijk: at the Jongeneel petrol station on Steenbakkerstraat 11 in Katwijk aan Zee; self-service, usually open day and night.
• Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers for their own guests.
• More locations: all Wash-ME launderettes are listed in the Wash-ME location finder.

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Almost all homes for sale in the Netherlands, including holiday homes in and around Katwijk, are listed on funda.nl, each with the estate agent handling the sale.

• Searching: search funda for Katwijk or for the municipality of Katwijk and filter on holiday homes (recreatiewoning) if needed.
• Estate agents: funda also lists the estate agents in the region with their contact details.
• Note: many holiday homes may not be used as a permanent residence; ask the agent about the zoning plan and rental options.

VVV Katwijk / Katwijk Marketing
Zwaaikom / Prins Hendrikkade
Katwijk aan Zee
tel. +31 71 407 5444
email info@vvvkatwijk.nl

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No, carnival is not celebrated in Katwijk.

• Where it is: carnival is mainly celebrated in North Brabant and Limburg; in the Bollenstreek, for example in Noordwijk, there is an illuminated parade.

The bulb fields of the Bollenstreek bloom from late March to mid-May; your best chance of seeing tulip fields in flower is in the second half of April.

• Order: crocuses and daffodils come first (March), followed by hyacinths and tulips (April to early May).
• Weather: a cold or warm spring can bring the flowering forward or delay it by one or two weeks.
• Keukenhof: the famous flower park near Lisse is only open in spring; see Keukenhof.
• Tip: the fields around Noordwijkerhout, Lisse and Hillegom are best seen by bike; please stay off the fields, they are private land.

Gemeente Katwijk
Koningin Julianalaan 3
2224 EW Katwijk ZH
tel. +31 71-406 50 00
e-mail. info@katwijk.nl
web. https://www.katwijk.nl/

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A good place for gas bottles is Tuincentrum de Mooij in Rijnsburg, about 4 km from Katwijk.

• Address: Noordwijkerweg 36, 2231 NL Rijnsburg, tuincentrumdemooij.nl.
• Range: buy Benegas light bottles and exchange empty Benegas bottles for full ones.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

VVV Katwijk / Katwijk Marketing
Zwaaikom / Prins Hendrikkade
Katwijk aan Zee
tel. +31 71 407 5444
email info@vvvkatwijk.nl

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If you want to get married in Katwijk, you arrange this through the municipality of Katwijk.

• Notice of marriage: first you give notice of your intended marriage to the municipality, at least two weeks and at most one year before the wedding date.
• Who can marry: a wedding in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the partners lives in the Netherlands or has Dutch nationality.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.katwijk.nl/