What to Experience in Bergen aan Zee: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Bergen aan Zee and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
National Mills Day
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The National Mill Day, celebrated annually on the second weekend of May, is a festive day when hundreds of wind and water mills across the Netherlands open their doors to the public. This event, which has been organised since the 1970s, celebrates the country's rich milling history and attracts thousands of visitors ...
Kunstmarkt Bergen aan Zee
Boven op de boulevard staat gedurende de zomermaanden op vier zondagen een mooie veelzijdige kunstmarkt. zondag 18 juni 2023, zondag 16 juli 2023 en zondag 13 augustus 2023
Art Market
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An Art Market occurs annually on ten summer evenings in Bergen (North Holland). Organised around the Ruïnekerk in the centre of Bergen in July and August, each Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 350 artists from across the country, weekly and different artists each time, will display and sell their work. A ...
Funfair in Egmond aan Zee
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Experience fun for all ages at the annual funfair in Egmond aan Zee. This small-scale yet exceedingly cosy funfair takes place in the heart of this picturesque coastal town, directly behind the dunes and next to the main beach access from the ...
Six Days at the Beach
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The already 'Strand6daagse' (Six Days at the Beach), is a six day lasting hiking and camping trek along the beach from Hoek van Holland to Den Helder. Since 1959, this trek of 140 kilometers is organized every year in the last week of July. The length of each stage of the ...
Open Monuments Day in Bergen aan Zee
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Every year, on a weekend in September, many monuments in the Netherlands open their doors to the public. The participating monuments in Bergen aan Zee can be recognised by the Open Monuments Day flag, ...
Round of Bergen
A running competition for both professionals and amateurs. School kids and recreationists now have the opportunity to participate in this run.
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Egmond-Pier-Egmond
Early January
Join Egmond-Pier-Egmond, the legendary mountain bike race that tests the endurance of every cycling enthusiast. This spectacular race along the North Holland coast promises an unforgettable experience. What can you expect at Egmond-Pier-Egmond?; - Challenging Course: Prepare for an intensive race ...
Egmond Walking Marathon
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The Egmond Walking Marathon is a unique walking experience along the beautiful coastline and through the picturesque dunes of Egmond aan Zee. This annual marathon attracts walkers from all corners of the country and beyond, thanks to its beautiful routes and ...
National Museum Week
Begin april
The National Museum Week is an annual event where hundreds of museums throughout the Netherlands open their doors to celebrate the rich culture, art, and history of the country. This event offers a unique opportunity to discover the hidden treasures and famous collections of Dutch museums. ...
Funfair in Egmond aan Zee
Early April
Experience fun for all ages at the annual funfair in Egmond aan Zee. This small-scale yet exceedingly cosy funfair takes place in the heart of this picturesque coastal town, directly behind the dunes and next to the main beach access from the ...
Tour of North Holland
End April
This classic Le Champion, now one of the largest free tours in the west of the Netherlands, leads you past beautiful scenery and some quaint villages of the province of North Holland. Again, a colored ribbon of cyclists will ride through the diverse landscape of North Holland. Think of the bulb fields behind the dunes, the ...
