Sportive & active
In Noordwijk you will find a wide range of outdoor activities. The 13 km long beach, dunes and forests offer the perfect conditions for various water sports, sporting activities in nature and an active outdoor life.
Brave the sea
Play sports and enjoy all the elements of nature. Noordwijk is the ideal place to feel healthy and stay healthy. In addition to wonderful swimming, you can also enjoy stand-up paddling, wave surfing, kiting, canoeing, kayaking, sailing or rafting in the healing sea water.
If you prefer to keep your feet in the sand, try kite flying, power kiting or blow karting. Or play a game of beach volleyball or beach tennis with friends or family.
All beach activities
Hiking
A walk along the extensive Noordwijk beach is a relaxing experience. Explore the beautiful dunes around Noordwijk with various marked hiking trails. Enjoy the view and the flora and fauna. You will find various hiking trails here with varying lengths and levels of difficulty.
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Biking
Noordwijk is located in the middle of the Hollandse Duinen National Park. The area offers countless bike trails that take you along the coast, through long dunes, forests and charming villages.
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Things to Do in Noordwijk - An overview of the best activities for your visit.
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Selfguided citygame - Noordwijk - Katwijk - Leiden - Lisse - Kids
Selfguided citygame - Noordwijk - Katwijk - Leiden - Lisse - Kids
Unravel the hidden trail and discover the most beautiful places of Noordwijk, Katwijk or Leiden!...
Start bij de vuurtoren
Koninging Wilhelmina Boulevard 34
Noordwijk -
Keukenhof
Keukenhof
Keukenhof, unique and unforgettable! Keukenhof is the most beautiful spring garden in the world!...
Stationsweg 166A
2161 AM Lisse -
Historical Tour Noordwijk Binnen
Historical Tour Noordwijk Binnen
July and August, every Tuesday night.
Voorstraat 42
2201 HW Noordwjk -
Hortus botanicus Leiden
Hortus botanicus Leiden
Hidden behind the Academy building on Rapenburg is the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe,...
Rapenburg 73
2311 GJ Leiden -
Expositieruimte Gezondheidscentrum Wantveld
Expositieruimte Gezondheidscentrum Wantveld
2202 NS Noordwijk -
Ipad Team Challenge - SPEV / Noordwijk-Events
Ipad Team Challenge - SPEV / Noordwijk-Events
2202 GV Noordwijk -
Vuurtoren Noordwijk
Vuurtoren Noordwijk
The typical modern white lighthouse on the Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard dates back to 1921. This...
Koningin Wilhelmina Boulevard 34
2202 GV Noordwijk -
Theater De Muze Noordwijk
Theater De Muze Noordwijk
Theater De Muze in Noordwijk aan Zee is a professional theater, consisting of cabaret, drama, ent...
Wantveld 2
2202 NS Noordwijk -
Zwembad Binnenzee
Zwembad Binnenzee
Openbaar zwembad in Noordwijk met zwemplezier voor alle leeftijden, met een recreatiebad, wedstr...
Nieuwe Zeeweg 165
2202 HA Noordwijk -
De Groene Leefstijlcoach
De Groene Leefstijlcoach
Slow Sports activities, Forest Baths, Meditation in Nature, Personal Trainer in Silence. Theme wa...
Kerkhofpad 41
2201 LA Noordwijk -
Bibliotheek Noordwijk
Bibliotheek Noordwijk
An inspiring place for reading, learning and meeting, with a wide collection and activities for y...
Akkerwinde 1a
2201 MC Noordwijk -
Museum Noordwijkerhout van Toen
Museum Noordwijkerhout van Toen
In het kleine dorpsmuseum "Noordwijkerhout van Toen" NOVATO beleeft u de geschiedenis van Noordwi...
Zeestraat 3a
2211 XA Noordwijkerhout -
Landgoed Calorama
Landgoed Calorama
Calorama is een onbekende landgoedparel in de Bollenstreek. Onder de laatste particuliere eigenaa...
Gooweg 21
2201 AX Noordwijk -
Atlantikwall Museum Noordwijk
Atlantikwall Museum Noordwijk
Bunkier exhibition in a World War II bunker. Open from mid May to mid-September on Saturday and S...
(250 meter van de Bosweg aan de linkerkant van het fietspad)
Verlengde Bosweg 1
2202 NT Noordwijk -
E-chopper (E-scooter) rental Noordwijk, Dunes & flowerregion
E-chopper (E-scooter) rental Noordwijk, Dunes & flowerregion
Rent a 100% electric E-chopper (E-scooter) and explore Noordwijk, the dunes and beautiful flowerr...
E-chopper, E-scooter Verhuur Noordwijk
Langelaan 3
2211XT Noordwijkerhout -
Streekmuseum Veldzicht
Streekmuseum Veldzicht
Flowerbulbs, herbs and blaarkopkoeien are central in this museum. The former herb shop of the fam...
Herenweg 114
2201 AL Noordwijk Binnen -
Louwman Museum
Louwman Museum
Het Louwman Museum is een museum in Den Haag met een uitgebreide collectie automobielen.
Leidsestraatweg 57
2594 BB Den Haag -
All American Minigolf
All American Minigolf
A modern bowling center with 8 fully automatic lanes. Make bowling something special, go Magic Bo...
Flamingo`s Partycenter
Langelaan 2
2211 XT Noordwijkerhout -
Strandrups - Stichting Outdoor4Disabled
Strandrups - Stichting Outdoor4Disabled
Het strand op met de Strandrups!
Langevelderslag 44-46
2204 AH Noordwijk -
Sportpark Duinwetering
Sportpark Duinwetering
Sportaccomodatie in Noordwijk en thuisbasis van voetbalvereniging VV Noordwijk.
Duinwetering 105
2203 HM Noordwijk -
Historische wandelingen met Koen van Toen
Historische wandelingen met Koen van Toen
Historisch onderzoek / Stadswandelingen / Historische lezingen / Excursies en reizen
Hoofdstraat 129
2202 EX Noordwijk -
Kasteel Keukenhof
Kasteel Keukenhof
Keukenhof Castle, situated in the heart of the bulb-growing area, offers a unique variety of art,...
Keukenhof 1
2161 AN Lisse
Relax actively
Yoga with your feet in the sand, the wind in your hair, the sound of the sea in your ears and the sun on your skin. Nowhere you are more connected to all the elements than on the beach.
Relax in Noordwijk
Kitezones Noordwijk
Noordwijk is a real surfing hotspot. For professionals, there are numerous surf spots and shops where you can rent a surfboard or kiteboard. The less experienced surfer has every opportunity to take lessons or take a (kite) surfing course.
There are three places on Noordwijk beach for kite surfers:
Free kite zone: Between beach entrance 75,500 and 75,250. Near the Nora radio station near Langevelderslag.
Separate kite zones for members and lessons:
Between exits 2 and 4. At the Noordwijk Coastal Club, KSN (only for KSN members). Further information at www.ksnoordwijk.nl.
At beach exit 21, 200 meters north of the Beach Break water sports club. Only for kiters taking lessons.
Sports events
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't Schaatsplaatsje - de Volière
't Schaatsplaatsje - de Volière
Winter is in sight, and that means "het Schaatsplaatsje" is back!
15 December 2024 until 9 February 2025
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NederStrandLoop 2025
NederStrandLoop 2025
Wedstrijdloop van 7,7 km of 15,5 km
Sunday 23 February 2025
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Noordwijk Winter Wonderland
Noordwijk Winter Wonderland
A real Christmas village with a 150m2 skating rink.
25 November 2024 until 16 January 2025
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NSL Stayokay Duintrail 2025
NSL Stayokay Duintrail 2025
Uniek parcours door het Hollands Duin.
Saturday 25 January 2025
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VVV-NSL Bloemenwandeling 2025
VVV-NSL Bloemenwandeling 2025
Wandeling langs de kleurrijke velden van de Duin en Bollenstreek.
Saturday 5 April 2025
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WK F18 2025 - Zeilvereniging Noordwijk
WK F18 2025 - Zeilvereniging Noordwijk
5 July 2025 until 11 July 2025
With kids
Are you coming to Noordwijk with children? There are plenty of options for kids; with wonderful outdoor activities, climbing forests, petting zoos, and playgrounds to get some fresh air.
Prefer a museum, cinema, or indoor playground? Noordwijk has something for everyone.
Tips for your visit with kids
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Indoor activities
Indoor activities
If you are looking for indoor activities, go swimming, bounce on trampolines, go bowling, or attend a performance or movie.
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Art & museums
Art & museums
The sea plays a significant role in many events. Sometimes as a backdrop, sometimes as a source of inspiration, and often as a stage for art. In Noordwijk, you can enjoy small, beautiful museums, outdoor art, cultural attractions, and great events all year round.
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