Bergen aan Zee has a beautiful beach of about three kilometers. It is surrounded by nature with on the north side the Schoorl Dunes and at the south side, the northern Dutch Dune Reserve. The sandy beach is quite flat and it doesn’t run down steeply in the sea either.
The beaches of have won already several major awards. IIn 2022 the beach received the international 'Blue Flag' environmental award for the 12th time. It guarantees high quality of bathing water and a well kept clean beach.
The beaches, with showers to rinse of the salt seawater, will be cleaned everyday. Besides the rescue brigade will guard the beaches and warns when there is a dangerous current or wind; a pleasant and safe feeling.
A sunbath or a walk along the beach, playing fun or water sports. The very well maintained, white beaches of will offer you peace and quietness. Optimum facilities will tribute to the comfort and with that the holiday pleasure of the guests. It starts with accessible beach crossings and parking places. Then there are the lifeguards and the rescue brigade whom watch over the well being of the guests, with a First aid post nearby. Furthermore the many cafes, terraces and restaurants near the beach will take care of the needs for serving drinks and snacks or lunch and diner.
On the beaches you will find flags and signs with instructions for swimming. It is wise to take account of these signals. They are there for you!
The beach is the ideal destination for many dogs to enjoy. A Frisbee, a stick or a ball can fetch give great pleasure. And what is more fun than making a beach walk with your dog? However, on various beaches are dogs, loose or on a leash, not allowed all year.
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Bergen aan Zee during the period 1 May till 1 October between 10:00 till 19:00.
Outside of the above mentioned period and time are dogs allowed (both loose and leased) on the beaches of Bergen aan Zee.
Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).
More information: https://bergenaanzee.org/pdf/2207_strandregels.pdf
Leashed dogs are allowed all year:
- from beach 27. Zuid in the direction Egmond aan Zee;
- from beach 25. C.F. Zeilerboulevard in the direction Schoorl.
