Walking from Zandvoort into the Southern Kennemerland National Park in March is a unique experience. You walk between dunes, forests and open plains as nature awakens. From your accommodation, you are right in the centre of the park.
Walk from your accommodation into the park
Drinking Konik horse in South Kennemerland National Park
Why is March ideal for hiking?
In March, the dune landscape slowly blossoms. The paths are quiet. You can enjoy sweeping views of the dunes and beach. This is the time to really slow down and experience nature. You can already get a wonderful foretaste of this at Hiking Event 30 van Zandvoort.
What can you do in the Southern Kennemerland National Park?
You follow marked walking routes through forests, dunes and along open plains. You might spot a fallow deer or a Scottish Highlander along the way. Combine your hike with a visit to the visitor centre and the adjacent café.
Bison route in the NPZK
My tips
- Discover the highlands in Midden-Herenduin. Check out the route here.
- A 5-minute walk from the visitor centre you will find ‘t Wed, a recreational lake where you can swim in the summer.
- Walk along the 30 of Zandvoort with the event .
- Also visit the visitor centre and meet the bison. The walking trail through their habitat is open from September to February.
- Bring your camera! In the park you may come across deer, Konik horses and Scottish Highland cattle.
Highlander in the NPZK
Useful to know
- There are several marked routes.
- You can reach the visitor centre in 20 minutes by bike. You can also cycle from Bloemendaal aan zee to Parnassia and start your walk (or cycle tour) here.
- There is paid parking at the visitor centre. This is about 10 minutes from Zandvoort.
Hiking in the national park from your hotel
There are several hotels in Zandvoort from which you can quickly and easily visit the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, either on foot or by bike.
©Beachhouse Hotel
Beachhouse Hotel
The hotel is located directly on the beach between Zandvoort and Bloemendaal. If you cross the road along the promenade, you enter the national park and can hike the bison route from September to February. The visitor centre can be reached by bike in 18 minutes. You can easily hire bikes at the hotel.
NH Zandvoort
The NH Hotel Zandvoort is located on the edge of Zandvoort, overlooking the sea. From the hotel you can walk to the beach in 1 minute and cycle to the De Kennemerduinen visitor centre in 20 minutes.
Centre Parcs Strand Hotel
In addition to the holiday park, Center Parcs Zandvoort also has the chain’s only beach hotel. As a guest of the hotel, you can not only use all the park’s facilities, but also cycle to the visitor centre in 22 minutes. Of course, you can also easily hire a bike at the hotel.
Double room at Hotel Keur ©Photostudio Zandvoort
Hotel Keur
With its good train connections, Hotel Keur is not only an excellent starting point for a day trip to Haarlem or Amsterdam. You can also easily cycle to the entrance of the Kennemer Dunes in 25 minutes.
Continue to Boutique Hotel Keur
Palace Hotel
The Palace Hotel Zandvoort is the best-known hotel in Zandvoort. Within walking distance of the station, on the promenade and with its own car park, the hotel is not only centrally located, but also an excellent base for a day out in nature.
What suits you?
- Are you a keen hiker? Choose a stay near the dunes.
- Are you travelling with children? Combine short walks with the beach.
- Looking for peace and quiet? Book a small accommodation on the edge of the dunes.
