Noordwijk aan Zee
Van der Valk Palace Hotel Noordwijk
Van der Valk Palace Hotel Noordwijk is the first hotel on the Dutch coast. In just a 5-minute walk you are already on the beautiful beach of Noordwijk aan Zee. The seaside resort has much more to offer besides the beach. Combine your visit to Noordwijk with an overnight stay at our hotel!
At Noordwijk aan Zee you will enjoy the 13 kilometer long beach, cozy restaurants, two bustling boulevards and the famous white Noordwijk lighthouse. Also discover the shopping street with a diverse range of stores open seven days a week. Noordwijk aan Zee offers cozy cafes and a mulitfunctional coastal theater, which is used as a cinema, theater and cultural center.
In addition to Noordwijk aan Zee, the village has another beautiful village center. You can feel the history in the charming streets of Noordwijk Binnen. The small picturesque village has a number of stores, lunchrooms and restaurants. In this regard, you can also immediately visit the Sint Jeroenskerk.
Beach of Noordwijk
Feel the wind through your hair and listen to the rustling of the waves. In the summer, the beach of Noordwijk invites you to enjoy the wonderful sun. Noordwijk aan Zee offers a wide range of trendy beach clubs where you can enjoy a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.
Some of these beach bars are open all year round, so you can also enjoy a hot cup of coffee during your winter walk on the beach. In addition, dogs are also welcome on the beach in winter.
Cycling and walking through Noordwijk
In addition to taking a lovely walk on the beach, there are many other walking and cycling routes through Noordwijk. Discover the beautiful dunes of Noordwijk. These dunes belong to National Park Hollandse Duinen, the wide South Holland coastal area from Hoek van Holland to Hillegom. During your walk or bike ride you will see several beautiful natural, dune and forest areas and you might even spot some animals.
In spring you can admire the colorful flower fields. In several places in Noordwijk, the bulb fields are in bloom from March. Besides the fact that you can enjoy walking or cycling along the fields, certain fields also offer the opportunity to take pictures among the flowers.
At our hotel, in spite of renting an (electric) bicycle, you also have the possibility to rent E-choppers.
Activities in Noordwijk
Noordwijk also offers many activities for young and old. Close to the beach in Noordwijk aan Zee is the Atlantic Wall. This is a mile-long system of bunker corridors built by the Germans during the World War II. Or visit the Engelandvaarders museum where you will learn all about the Engelandvaarders who fought against Nazi Germany during World War II.
Are you interested in space? Then visit Space Expo. Visitors are taken on an impressive journey along stars and planets together with astronaut André Kuipers. The museum is a fun excursion for both adults and children. For an active excursion, spend a day at Jumpin Noordwijk or the Rolly Golf.
Various events are also organized in Noordwijk. For example, during spring admire the beautiful Flower Parade. In addition, in the summer the village organizes events such as the Summer Market or the Ibiza Festival. In short, Noordwijk is the perfect destination for a wonderful overnight stay with the family.