
13 Nature reserves
Around Noordwijk lie 13 beautiful nature reserves. From the protected dunes of Hollandse Duinen to the water-rich Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, nature is never far away here.
Noordwijk combines a wide, sunny beach with expansive dune areas and, in spring, the colourful bulb fields of the Bollenstreek. National Park Hollandse Duinen begins directly behind the resort and offers every type of walker, from short-distance stroller to long-distance hiker, a suitable route.
The walking routes around Noordwijk lead through the dunes of National Park Hollandse Duinen, along the beach and in spring past the bulb fields of the Bollenstreek. Below are the best routes.

Around Noordwijk lie 13 beautiful nature reserves. From the protected dunes of Hollandse Duinen to the water-rich Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, nature is never far away here.

The Keukenhof in Lisse has been the place to celebrate spring at its finest for over 60 years. With millions of blooming bulbs, breathtaking flower shows, and the largest sculpture garden in the Netherlands, Keukenhof offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages.
The De Oranjekom visitor centre in Bentveld is the ideal starting point for a visit to the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen. The centre is located right by the main entrance on Zandvoortselaan, between Zandvoort and Haarlem. Here, you can discover how nature, dunes and drinking water extraction have been connected for more than 170 years. What can you expect at De ...
The Coepelduynen nature area is a quiet and relatively unspoilt dune landscape between Noordwijk and Katwijk. The area is part of Hollands Duin and covers around 188 hectares. You will find high dunes, open grasslands, damp dune valleys and dense scrub. What can you expect in the Coepelduynen? - Peaceful nature: Thanks to the limited number of walking paths and the ...
Lentevreugd is a peaceful and special nature area of around 96 hectares on the edge of Wassenaar. The area is part of Hollands Duin and lies between the dunes of Meijendel and the bulb fields. What can you expect in Lentevreugd? - From farmland to nature: Where there were once meadows and fields, you will now find flower-rich grasslands, pools, reed beds and scrub. This ...
The Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen is a special coastal landscape in Zuid-Holland, where the sea, beach, dunes, woodlands, estates, villages and towns all lie close together. The park stretches from Hoek van Holland to Hillegom, forming a long, green coastal strip full of nature, culture and recreation. What can you expect in Nationaal Park Hollandse Duinen? - Large ...
The De Tapuit visitor centre is located on the edge of the Meijendel nature area, between The Hague, Scheveningen and Wassenaar. It is an ideal starting point for a day in the dunes, with information about nature, walking routes, wildlife and Dunea’s drinking water production. What can you expect at the De Tapuit visitor centre? - Starting point for Meijendel: From De ...

The Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland near Zandvoort is a beautiful dune area between the North Sea coast and Haarlem. The park consists of extensive dunes, woodland, dune lakes, sandy plains and flower-rich grasslands. What can you expect at Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland? - Varied nature: Walk or cycle through a landscape of dunes, woodland, open plains and special ...
The Ganzenhoek nature area lies between Wassenaar and Katwijk and forms part of the extensive Hollands Duin. This peaceful dune area covers around 95 hectares and consists of high dunes, open dune grasslands, damp dune valleys, woodland and scrub. What can you expect in the Ganzenhoek? - Peaceful dune area: The Ganzenhoek is less well known than, for example, Meijendel, ...
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