Winter in Zandvoort
In Zandvoort, experience winter your way. Getting a breath of fresh air by the sea, warming up by the fire and enjoying the moment. Zandvoort, beachforwinter.
The winter by the sea
Winter by the sea is all about peace and energy. In December, enjoy lights, cosiness and atmospheric moments. January starts fresh with the New Year dive and time to recharge. In February, Zandvoort slowly awakens from its winter lull. Experience winter at its best in Zandvoort.
6x Winter tips
Winter tips
There is plenty to do in the winter. Take a walk, discover the silence of Noordvoort or seek warmth at one of the winter pavilions. Prefer to go indoors? Go for an exciting escape room or an afternoon shopping in the village.
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Activities & events
The winter months bring a mix of rest and activity. Venture into nature on the Wisentenpad, warm up at Billie’s Beach Sauna or glide across the ice on the Raadhuisplein in December. If you want to experience something special, join the Light Walk or start the year fresh and full of energy with a dip in the sea on 1 January.
Winter experience in the sauna
After a cold walk along the beach, we stepped into the sauna. Through the windows you could see the waves rolling in. A quick dip to cool down in the sea or under the outdoor shower, then back into the warmth. What an experience.
– Zomer –
Christmas in Zandvoort
Holidays
During the festive season, the village glows with lights and cosiness. The ice rink on the Raadhuisplein, the smell of fresh oliebollen and attractively decorated streets make winter complete. Shops offer original gifts and festive outfits, while cafés and restaurants provide warmth and atmosphere.
5x Hot chocolate in Zandvoort
Warming up with hot chocolate
After a chilly day outside, hot chocolate tastes nowhere better than downtown or on the beach. Find a spot by the fireplace, look out over the waves and enjoy that real winter feeling. Find out where to drink the tastiest chocolate milk in Fleur’s blog.
Winter routes
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Route naar Noordvoort
With this route you walk from the NS station into the peace of nature. Spot seals at the Noordvoort nature reserve from the sea strip and come face to face with foxes and deer in the Amsterdam Waterleidingduinen. A unique walk.
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Wintergasten wandeling
The winter guest walk goes along canals and ditches, with various opportunities to walk closer to a bank. With a visit to the beautiful Zwanenplas, where many winter birds come to spend the winter. So bring binoculars!
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Wisentenroute
The Kraansvlak is one of the few areas in the Netherlands where the Wisent lives. These European Bisons can have a back height of up to 2 meters high and are therefore incredibly impressive to see. They are wild animals so keep your distance.
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Huisje van Wester
The Wester house is a historic building. It was originally a service house for the water pump operator. When the pumps were powered electrically, an operator was no longer needed and the house became empty. It has been renovated and opened as a landscape viewing hut.
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De Stinkende Emmer fietsroute
Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.
Bicycle route
Book your winter break
Want to get away from it all? Via Visit Zandvoort you can easily book a complete stay. Choose from hotels with a sea view, cosy B&Bs or a comfortable holiday home. Enjoy cosy days at the coast, special activities and warm moments by the fireplace. You will find everything that makes winter so nice here.