City walk Egmond

Walk through Egmond aan de Hoef and Egmond aan Zee 

Besides, of course, a wonderful walk on the beach of Egmond aan Zee, we also recommend you to take a look at the Egmond, the easiest point to start is of course at the bottom of the lighthouse JCJ van Speijk. The lighthouse was built in 1833 as a monument. It is 37 meters high and still every night it shines its familiar light over the sea and village. The lighthouse is named after one of the greatest sea heroes in history. Jan van Speijk.

You will walk past the terrace of Restaurant Comer (14) an absolute must for a drink and a snack while enjoying the spectacular view. Follow the green line through the Boulevard to Pompplein and the check out the cozy terraces and quaint stores of this village. Every Wednesday in summer there is a lively fair here.  You will see the cute fisherman's cottages scattered crisscrossing the village on your route. Then you pass the Museum of Egmond and in this old church you can admire various exhibitions about the fishing village of Egmond aan Zee. You will pass the white palace-like building of the Prince Hendrik Foundation. This is a former national home for former sailors, Here is also Museum Prince Henry the Navigator (12) the brother of King William 3 Everything about this special building breathes the atmosphere of the seven seas, sailed by its former residents. Come in and see the building and the Collection! You are cordially invited daily. In addition, this year celebrate their 150 years of existence, You will find Ship models, maritime paintings, antiques and curiosities, mostly made or collected by the residents.

You turn right to the Van Oldenborghweg just lovely through a piece of wooded area. Here you come to Restaurant Zorgeloos ( 20) just a lovely place for a nice drink and snack on their cozy terrace. Then you will walk on to Egmond aan den Hoef, where you will find a treasure trove! The special Slotkwartier, a historic location containing: Huys Egmont (27) , this is a cultural house and visitor center around the foundations of the former castle (from 1170) of The Count of Egmont 'Lamoraal van Gavere' and the Slotkapel from the 13th century. You can also walk around this. Herenweg. Follow the Green Line through the wooded dunes for a while, before returning to Egmond aan Zee.