Information about Schoorl

Schoorl is a charming village where there is plenty to do. It is located in a wooded area right on the North Sea coast and is part of the municipality of Bergen. Schoorl is located on the edge of the National Park Schoorl Dunes. Schoorl is the most varied nature reserve on the Dutch coast, with the widest and highest dunes in the Netherlands. Schoorl is an excellent place for people who love peace and nature, where they can really feel at home.

The location and surroundings of Schoorl

Schoorl is located in North Holland directly on the North Sea coast and near Alkmaar. It is easy to reach by car. Schoorl does not have its own train station, but it is easily reached by bus from Alkmaar. From Schoorl you can cycle to the beach in no time. A bike ride through the dunes of Schoorl and is a great way to start a fantastic day at the beach.

What to do in Schoorl

You can enjoy the beach and the sea. For children there is the climbing dune in the center of Schoorl. Children can have a great time here, running and rolling through the sand. Adults can also have fun here and relive their youth; or, of course, you can sit on a terrace and watch everyone having fun. You can take a relaxing walk through the woods or the dunes and there are beautiful cycling routes in this area which is definitely worthwhile. Schoorl is also nice for shopping and has a nice center where you can browse. The visitors center Schoorlse Duinen offers all kinds of activities and for the children there is a gnome trail "Schoorlse Duin gnome scavenger hunt". Along the path in the dunes of Schoorl there are gnomes with different activities for the children. The children get a backpack containing everything they need to do the activities and they even get to wear a cute gnome hat for the scavenger hunt.

Monuments

In Schoorl you will find the Reformed Church from the 17th century and definitely worth a visit. The Voormalig Raadhuisje, the former town hall, was built in 1601 and is the smallest and oldest town hall in the Netherlands. The monument still has numerous original features such as the walls, floors and fireplace. The Kijkduin corn mill dates back to 1772 and every Saturday ( 10:00-16:00) the miller is at the mill when it is opened to the public for a look or a tour. The Monument on the Oorsprongweg in Schoorl is a natural stone monument on the site of the World War II Nazi camp where Jewish prisoners and political prisoners were held before being transported to other camps. If you want to see the best places in Schoorl, you can follow the city tour from the Freebee Map in the brochure, which you can also follow via our mobile website. Then you can be sure you have seen everything there is to see in Schoorl

Art and Culture

Visitor Center Zandspoor, where you can find information about how the dunes were formed and how they protect the land; A century-old tradition is the annual Maids Market, a village festival on Whit Monday at the climbing dune; Art of Africa Sculpture Garden Sculpture Garden. Hanny Weinbeck's charming garden in Krabbendam (near Warmenhuizen) features stone sculptures by various artists from Zimbabwe....

Shopping in Schoorl

In the center of Schoorl you will find many varied and original stores where you can browse around . You will find many stores, but also restaurants and cafes where you can stop for a snack and a drink.

Eating out in Schoorl.

After a nice walk, bike ride or a wonderful day at the beach, you can relax and enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants or cafes in Schoorl. In Schoorl you can enjoy a refreshing cup of coffee on a terrace, or a delicious lunch or dinner in one of the restaurants. Schoorl has several restaurants and cafes serving national and international cuisine. Whether you fancy a pizza or a relaxing meal in a four-star restaurant, you will find what you are looking for in the center of Schoorl.

Going out in Schoorl

The village of Schoorl does not have many bars, pubs or discotheques. In the center of Schoorl you will find a few places of entertainment. For more nightlife, it is best to go to Alkmaar or Bergen which are both close by.

The events calendar in the Freebee Map lists events taking place in Schoorl.