Frequently asked questions about amenities in Bergen aan Zee

In Bergen aan Zee, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, though not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours on public holidays and shopping Sundays in in Bergen aan Zee are from 12:00 to 17:00.

Bergen aan Zee has no police station of its own; the nearest station with fixed opening hours is in Alkmaar, about 12 km away.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844.
• Alkmaar police station: Mallegatsplein 2, 1815 AG Alkmaar; Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm.
• Bergen police station: Elkshove 1, 1862 ED Bergen; consultation point, by appointment only via 0900 8844.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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All local information about cycling and bicycle rental in Bergen aan Zee is available on the cycling page: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.

There is no filling station for gas bottles in Bergen aan Zee; you can buy or exchange gas bottles in Alkmaar or Heiloo, about 12 km away.

• Sales points: several DIY stores, garden centres and petrol stations in Alkmaar and Heiloo sell propane bottles and exchange empty ones; call ahead to check which brand they stock.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

No, there is no public launderette in Bergen aan Zee; the nearest self-service launderette is in Bergen, about 5 km away.

• Wash-ME Bergen: at the TinQ petrol station on Landweg 21 in Bergen; self-service, usually open day and night.
• Wash-ME Alkmaar: at the Tamoil petrol station on Bestevaerstraat 71 in Alkmaar (Overdie); self-service, usually open day and night.
• Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers for their own guests.
• More locations: all Wash-ME launderettes are listed in the Wash-ME location finder.

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VVV Alkmaar
Waagplein 2, 1811 JP Alkmaar
tel +31 72-5114284
e-mail info@vvvalkmaar.nl

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No, carnival is not celebrated in Bergen aan Zee.

• Where it is: carnival is mainly celebrated in North Brabant and Limburg; it is not a tradition on the Dutch coast of Holland.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/medical-addresses.php

Most shops, museums and attractions in Bergen aan Zee are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You can find all information about local restaurants in Bergen aan Zee on: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/food-and-beverages.php

For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Bergen aan Zee, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.

Bergen aan Zee is a place in the municipality of Bergen (NH). Below you will find the address and contact details:

Gemeente Bergen (NH)
Jan Ligthartstraat 4
1817 MR Alkmaar
tel. +31 72-8880000
e-mail. info@bergen-nh.nl
web. https://www.bergen-nh.nl/

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Almost all homes for sale in the Netherlands, including holiday homes in and around Bergen aan Zee, are listed on funda.nl, each with the estate agent handling the sale.

• Searching: search funda for Bergen aan Zee or for the municipality of Bergen (NH) and filter on holiday homes (recreatiewoning) if needed.
• Estate agents: funda also lists the estate agents in the region with their contact details.
• Note: many holiday homes may not be used as a permanent residence; ask the agent about the zoning plan and rental options.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/medical-addresses.php

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/medical-addresses.php

If you want to get married in Bergen aan Zee, you arrange this through the municipality of Bergen (NH).

• Notice of marriage: first you give notice of your intended marriage to the municipality, at least two weeks and at most one year before the wedding date.
• Who can marry: a wedding in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the partners lives in the Netherlands or has Dutch nationality.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.bergen-nh.nl/

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://bergenaanzee.org/en/medical-addresses.php

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops in Bergen aan Zee keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.