Discover Noordwijk at Van der Valk Palace Hotel

Touristic information

Whatever season it is, there is plenty to do in Noordwijk. Not only the beach offers many fun activities, but also the town itself! How about a lovely walking route along the beach or a challenging cycle route along Noordwijkerhout? Noordwijk is a breath of fresh air. Feel free to ask our staff at reception for tips.

Check out different activities in the Noordwijk area below.

Please note! Some activities need to be booked in advance. Check the relevant website in time for more information and current opening hours.

Explore the area

Hiking and cycling

How about a beautiful walking route along the beach or a challenging bicycle route along Noordwijkerhout? Noordwijk is a breath of fresh air.

Amazing activities

Activities Calendar

Also check out our activity calendar for a list of tips and recommendations of amazing activities in the Noordwijk area during the time you stay with us.

Comfortable stay in Noordwijk

Packages

Want to completely relax? Then combine your visit in Noordwijk with an overnight stay in our hotel or one of our attractive facilities/packages.

Catch a breath of fresh air

Beach Noordwijk

Would you like to catch a breath of fresh air on the beach of Noordwijk or take a walk in the dunes? In good weather, you can relax at the various beach clubs and take a refreshing dip in the North Sea.

Admire the bulb fields

Flower season bulb region

The bulb region is known for the most beautiful bulb fields. The flower season starts from March.

The history of Noordwijk

Historical walk of Noordwijk

Learn all about the history of Noordwijk aan Zee with Koen van Toen's historical walk. See here when you can join the walk.

Discover the Bulb Region

Noordwijk in bloom

What blooms where and when?

Of course you want to know where you can admire the most beautiful flowering fields. The Flower Map is a handy online map with which you can effortlessly find the fields in the entire Dune and Flowerbulb Region. Recognisable icons help you find the locations and photos show what the fields look like at that moment.

Activities for the whole family

For the whole family

Looking for an activity for the whole family? Find out what you can do in the area. An amusement park for young and old, the largest playground in Europe or go bowling.

Discover the Bulb Region

Rental

Explore the bulb region by (eletric bike), e-chopper or fatbike. There are several walking and cycling routes through the Bulb Region or book an audio tour at Renzy.

Enjoy the beautiful nature

Nature

Enjoy the beautiful nature around Noordwijk. Rent a sloop and cruise the kagerplassen. Walk with alpacas or discover the villages in the Bulb Region.

Discover Leiden

Leiden

Did you know that you can be in the centre of Leiden within 20 minutes? This is a beautiful city where there is a lot to do.

Discover the best museums

Museums

In the mood for a museum? Explore the various museums in the area. Take a journey through the human body at Corpus, learn all about nature and biodiversity at Naturalis or explore space at Space Expo.

Musical bases on a true story

Soldaat van Oranje

Discover the true story of Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema during World War II in a unique theatrical format. Soldaat van Oranje (Soldier of Orange) is one of the most famous musicals in the Netherlands. The musical has already welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors in a special 360-degree rotating theater.

Large shopping mall in Leidschendam

Westfield Mall of the Netherlands

The Mall of the Netherlands is a large shopping and leisure complex located in Leidschendam, near The Hague. The Mall of the Netherlands is one of the largest shopping centers in the Netherlands and has recently been completely rebuilt into a beautiful shopping center.