Frequently asked questions about beach in Katwijk

During the long beach season (June, July, August and September) there are some beach wheelchairs available.

A telephone reservation is recommended. Often the use of beach wheelchairs is free. The beach wheelchair is only for use on the beach and into the sea. All beach wheelchairs need someone to push.  

Below are the lending locations with phone numbers:

Strandpaviljoen het Zeepaviljoen

Strandweg 2
tel. +31 71-4074198

Strandhuys Katwijk (Zuidboulevard)

Boulevard Zeezijde 47
tel. +31 71-4072278

Strandpaviljoen ‘t Wantveld

Strandvak 17, Katwijk
tel. +31 71-4082380

Restaurant Panbos

Wassenaarseweg 154, Katwijk
tel. +31 70-5112595

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There are in the surroundings of Katwijk several nudist beaches. The nearest location is tolerated starting at post 89.250 southwards to the third beach entry point.

More information: https://www.nfn.nl/../katwijk/

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On this website you will always find the latest information on the quality of bathing water in Katwijk: https://www.zwemwater.nl/

Possible messages are:
- Good: There are no reports for this swimming spot. You can safely swim.
- Warning: Swimming allowed, however there is a potential health risk.
- Advice against bathing: Not swimming, health risk.
- Swim Ban: Swimming prohibited, great health risk.

During the bathing season (May 1 to October 1) local provinces will inform you about the quality of the water of the official bathing sites. The measuring point is the place where most bathers are expected either where the risk of pollution is greatest.

Outside the bathing season, the bathing water is not investigated. If you go into the water off season, you must decide for yourself whether it is justified.

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Katwijk at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://katwijk.info/en/horseback-riding.php

Most shops, beach clubs, bars, terraces and restaurants remain open during the weekends in the low season. Many are also open throughout the week.

Each year the low season in Katwijk begins after the autumn holidays till the beginning of the spring holidays. Several shops, beach clubs and restaurants use this period to rebuild, renew or for vacation. As a result, during this low season period, not all stores are opened every day.

Furthermore there is no general period when all the restaurants, bars and shops are closed. All entrepreneurs determine the temporary closure individually. Therefore is there are, also in the low season, enough shops and restaurants opened for you to enjoy.

Access to and use of the beaches of Katwijk is (of course) free.

Several beach pavilions in Katwijk are during the winter period open every weekend.

No, you may not enter the dunes of Katwijk. This is to prevent damage. The main function of the dunes is to provide natural protection for the coast against the sea. Without the dunes a large part of the Netherlands would be under water.

In addition, almost all the dunes in the Netherlands is part of a nature reserve. They are an important part of biodiversity. In the dunes live many animals such as rabbits, foxes, deer, lizards and many species of birds. It's official forbidden to pick the plants and to chase animals in the Dutch dunes.

Furthermore you are (of course) allowed to walk on the created hiking paths.

As far as we know there are no (free) public showers on the beaches of Katwijk.

All information about horse riding on the beach or in the environment (including local riding schools) can be found on the riding page: https://katwijk.info/en/horseback-riding.php

You can rent chairs, windbreakers and umbrellas at various beach pavilions in Katwijk.

For reasons of public safety, the use of barbecues – as well as any open fire, such as campfires, fire pits or grills – is strictly prohibited on the beach of Katwijk at all times.

Barbecues held indoors or on the terrace of a beach pavilion are exempt from this rule and allowed, provided they are arranged in consultation with the respective pavilion.

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Katwijk during the period 1 April till 1 October between 09:00 till 19:00.
• Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Katwijk.

However, at a temperature lower than 18°C and/or rainfall free-running dogs are allowed on the beaches of Katwijk during the abovementioned time periods.

Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).

Nearest beach for dogs at Katwijk

Leashed dogs are allowed all year from beach Afrit C in a northerly direction.

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The Blue Flag is an international environmental award, granted annually to beaches and marinas that participate in the campaign and have proven to be clean and safe.

The goal of the Blue Flag programme is to continuously involve governments, entrepreneurs, and recreational users in the care for clean and safe water, beautiful nature, and a healthy environment. Holding a Blue Flag is a recognition of the efforts made by the beach municipality or marina operator in this area. For tourists, the Blue Flag is internationally the recognition and quality symbol for good beaches and marinas.

What are the criteria for the beaches?

• The bathing water is of excellent quality.
• The beach is kept clean.
• There are enough toilets and waste bins on the beach.
• Rescue materials and a first aid post are available on the beach.
• Information activities are organized to protect the natural environment of the sea, beach, and dunes.

More information: https://www.blauwevlag.nl/

[Answer in Dutch]

Strandpaviljoen 't Zeepaviljoen
Strandweg 2
2225 HC Katwijk aan Zee
tel: +31 71-4074198
mail. info@zeepaviljoen.nl
web. https://zeepaviljoen.nl/

Strandpaviljoen Paal 14
Boulevard tegenover nr 8
2225 AA Katwijk
tel. +31 71-4014464
gsm. +31 6-51236136
web. https://www.paal14.nl/

All local surf information (including surfing schools) can you find on our special page: https://katwijk.info/en/surfing.php