Routes for every level: explore the walking routes through the dunes and along the coast.
Highest point: from the viewpoints you can take in beach, sea and dunes at a glance.
Bulbs in spring: inland, the Bollenstreek bursts into colour, with Keukenhof close by.
Beach and bike: combine a walk with the beach or explore the cycle routes around Katwijk.
3 Walking routes
The walking routes around Katwijk lead through open dunes, along the coast and through the woods between Katwijk and Wassenaar.
Berkheide: the open dune area of Berkheide between Katwijk and Wassenaarse Slag is ideal for long walks through sand dunes, dune grassland and quiet valleys.
The Zuiderduinen near Katwijk, often locally known as the Zuidduinen, form a beautiful dune area south of Katwijk aan Zee. The area is part of Berkheide and lies within Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen. Here you will find open dunes, dune grasslands, small woodlands, damp valleys and old dune fields. What can you expect in ...
Lentevreugd is a peaceful and special nature area of around 96 hectares on the edge of Wassenaar. The area is part of Hollands Duin and lies between the dunes of Meijendel and the bulb fields. What can you expect in Lentevreugd? - From farmland to nature: Where there were once meadows and fields, you will now find ...
The De Oranjekom visitor centre in Bentveld is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The centre is located right by the main entrance on Zandvoortselaan, between Zandvoort and Haarlem. Here, you can discover how nature, dunes and drinking water extraction have been connected for more ...
The De Tapuit visitor centre is located on the edge of the Meijendel nature area, between The Hague, Scheveningen and Wassenaar. It is an ideal starting point for a day in the dunes, with information about nature, walking routes, wildlife and Dunea’s drinking water production. What can you expect at the De Tapuit ...
Pan van Persijn, usually simply called Panbos, is a much-loved walking and play woodland on the edge of Katwijk. Hidden behind the dunes, between Katwijk and Wassenaar, it is a lovely place for families, walkers and nature lovers. What can you expect in Panbos? - Walking through woodland and dunes: Panbos has winding ...
The Meijendel nature area lies between Wassenaar, The Hague and Scheveningen and, at around 2,000 hectares, is the largest continuous dune area in South Holland. The area is part of Hollands Duin and is managed by drinking water company Dunea. What can you expect in Meijendel? - Extensive dune landscape: Meijendel ...
The Berkheide nature area lies between Katwijk and the Wassenaarse Slag and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. This open dune area is a wonderful place for anyone who wants to walk through sand dunes, dune grasslands, scrub and peaceful dune valleys. What can you expect in Berkheide? - Open dune landscape: ...
The Coepelduynen nature area is a quiet and relatively unspoilt dune landscape between Noordwijk and Katwijk. The area is part of Hollands Duin and covers around 188 hectares. You will find high dunes, open grasslands, damp dune valleys and dense scrub. What can you expect in the Coepelduynen? - Peaceful nature: Thanks to ...
Katwijk has 2 viewpoints overlooking the North Sea, the harbour and the dune landscape.
Vlaggeduin: the highest point of the Zuiderduinen, with views over Katwijk beach, the sea and the hinterland.
Vuurbaak: one of the oldest lighthouse buildings in the Netherlands, on the promenade of Katwijk aan Zee.
Vlaggeduin
Het Vlaggeduin is the highest point of the Zuiderduinen near Katwijk and a beautiful spot for anyone who enjoys walking, dune nature and wide-open views. From this striking dune top, you can look out over the dunes, the North Sea, the beach of Katwijk and the landscape beyond. What can you expect at Het Vlaggeduin? - High ...
Discover the fascinating history of the Vuurbaak lighthouse in Katwijk aan Zee, a pivotal monument in Dutch maritime history and one of the oldest lighthouse buildings in the country. What can you expect at the Katwijk aan Zee lighthouse? - Historical Importance: The Vuurbaak, after the Brandaris of Terschelling, is the ...
