City/town information
As you enter the pleasant village of Nieuwe Niedorp, the slightly off-kilter church tower catches the eye immediately. It towers above the landscape full of traditional farmhouses, green meadows, channels and canals.
Walk to the Westerweg over the "schapendijkje" (sheepdyke) and walk along the canal between the sheep towards the Oosterweg. Here you will find the westermill. This North Holland polder mill was built in 1854 to drain the Oosterpolder. The mill is not open to the public, but it is a beautiful sight and walk.
Things to do in Nieuwe Niedorp:
- Swimming pool De Rijd is located in Nieuwe Niedorp. It concerns an outdoor swimming pool with an depth of almost 4 meters and 2 diving boards. A daytickets costs €6.-
-Dutch Kremlin
Ger Leegwater has brought his infinite imagination to life by designing and building the Dutch Kremlin in the grounds of his house. There all his knowledge, skills and creativity come together in this grand project which he started around 1980 and for the past 40 years he has been building a remarkable ensemble of buildings and statues, inspired by Russia and Italy, stories from the Bible and Greek Mythology. https://www.kunsttuinnederlandskremlin.nl/dutch-kremlin
- You can rent bicycles at Koks Tweewielers: https://www.kokstweewielers.nl/fiets-huren
City bike € 7.50 per day € 35.00 per week
Electric bicycle € 25.00 per day € 125.00 per week
Nieuwe Niedorp
As you enter the pleasant village of Nieuwe Niedorp, the slightly off-kilter church tower catches the eye immediately. It towers above the landscape full of traditional farmhouses, green meadows, channels and canals.
Walk to the Westerweg over the "schapendijkje" (sheepdyke) and walk along the canal between the sheep towards the Oosterweg. Here you will find the westermill. This North Holland polder mill was built in 1854 to drain the Oosterpolder. The mill is not open to the public, but it is a beautiful sight and walk.
Things to do in Nieuwe Niedorp:
- Swimming pool De Rijd is located in Nieuwe Niedorp. It concerns an outdoor swimming pool with an depth of almost 4 meters and 2 diving boards. A daytickets costs €6.-
-Dutch Kremlin
Ger Leegwater has brought his infinite imagination to life by designing and building the Dutch Kremlin in the grounds of his house. There all his knowledge, skills and creativity come together in this grand project which he started around 1980 and for the past 40 years he has been building a remarkable ensemble of buildings and statues, inspired by Russia and Italy, stories from the Bible and Greek Mythology. https://www.kunsttuinnederlandskremlin.nl/dutch-kremlin
- You can rent bicycles at Koks Tweewielers: https://www.kokstweewielers.nl/fiets-huren
City bike € 7.50 per day € 35.00 per week
Electric bicycle € 25.00 per day € 125.00 per week
In the heart of Schagen you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the cozy streets with a view of the Grote Kerk. Whatever you like, everything is available in Schagen.
You can also enjoy shopping in Schagen. Walk through the streets with special shops and boutiques. The well-known retail chains are also present. And if it's raning, you can shop under cover at the Makado.
Whether you want to have a bite to eat in a grand café or at a trendy tent, you will certainly find something to your liking in Schagen. From luxurious dining to dining out for every budget.
I can recommend restaurant Wonders
Wonder's is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Schagen. A monument built in the 19th century.
The menu includes classics and changing dishes according to the season and delicious wines, beers and coffee.
Address: Wonders Eten en Drinken
Markt 17
1741 BS SCHAGEN
And Havana
Havana Schagen is now known throughout the region for its delicious freshly prepared tapas, dishes with the unique flavor of the charcoal grill and the attractive courtyard. Every day, local suppliers deliver meat, fish and vegetables, which are then immediately processed by the chefs into the most delicious dishes. The extensive menu is full of goodies and especially something for everyone.
Address: Havana
Markt 6
1741 BS SCHAGEN
Schagen is a 15-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. You can park for free on the roof of the makado center. Address: Mozartlaan 1, 1741 BS Schagen. You can walk into the city from the makado center.
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Schagen
In the heart of Schagen you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the cozy streets with a view of the Grote Kerk. Whatever you like, everything is available in Schagen.
You can also enjoy shopping in Schagen. Walk through the streets with special shops and boutiques. The well-known retail chains are also present. And if it's raning, you can shop under cover at the Makado.
Whether you want to have a bite to eat in a grand café or at a trendy tent, you will certainly find something to your liking in Schagen. From luxurious dining to dining out for every budget.
I can recommend restaurant Wonders
Wonder's is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Schagen. A monument built in the 19th century.
The menu includes classics and changing dishes according to the season and delicious wines, beers and coffee.
Address: Wonders Eten en Drinken
Markt 17
1741 BS SCHAGEN
And Havana
Havana Schagen is now known throughout the region for its delicious freshly prepared tapas, dishes with the unique flavor of the charcoal grill and the attractive courtyard. Every day, local suppliers deliver meat, fish and vegetables, which are then immediately processed by the chefs into the most delicious dishes. The extensive menu is full of goodies and especially something for everyone.
Address: Havana
Markt 6
1741 BS SCHAGEN
Schagen is a 15-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. You can park for free on the roof of the makado center. Address: Mozartlaan 1, 1741 BS Schagen. You can walk into the city from the makado center.
Alkmaar has various well-maintained museums: obviously the beautiful Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar (bursting with art and history), but also the Holland Cheese
Museum and the Beer Museum.
And how about the Beatles Museum, devoted entirely to the ‘Fab Four’?
When it's time for lunch there are so many different eateries in the town centre that choosing is
quite a task. Terraces abound in the town and are obviously a great place to relax in sunny weather.
Shopping in Alkmaar is a pleasant experience: in addition to a great selection of major chain stores you will also find plenty of unique boutiques. The streets of ‘d’Oude Stad’ are especially popular among shopaholics. The listed buildings in this oldest part of the town are where all the best businesses in the region converge.
Alkmaar is a 25-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. You can park at the karperton in the middle of the center for € 1,82 per hour. Address: Dijk 16-20, 1811 MB Alkmaar
Or park in de Vestparkeergarage: Paternosterstraat 2-18, 1811 KG Alkmaar for the same price.
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Alkmaar
Alkmaar has various well-maintained museums: obviously the beautiful Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar (bursting with art and history), but also the Holland Cheese
Museum and the Beer Museum.
And how about the Beatles Museum, devoted entirely to the ‘Fab Four’?
When it's time for lunch there are so many different eateries in the town centre that choosing is
quite a task. Terraces abound in the town and are obviously a great place to relax in sunny weather.
Shopping in Alkmaar is a pleasant experience: in addition to a great selection of major chain stores you will also find plenty of unique boutiques. The streets of ‘d’Oude Stad’ are especially popular among shopaholics. The listed buildings in this oldest part of the town are where all the best businesses in the region converge.
Alkmaar is a 25-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. You can park at the karperton in the middle of the center for € 1,82 per hour. Address: Dijk 16-20, 1811 MB Alkmaar
Or park in de Vestparkeergarage: Paternosterstraat 2-18, 1811 KG Alkmaar for the same price.
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of our beautiful Netherlands. A city known for its coffee shops, canals and the Red Light District. But this is of course not all that Amsterdam has to offer, on the contrary! Amsterdam is the perfect city for culture lovers
Parking in amsterdam center is expensive. It can cost up to € 8 per hour. In Amsterdam North in the area of the NDSM wharf you can park cheaper for around € 1.40 per hour. Check this before you park here all day. From here you take the free ferry 906 that ends at the central station. The trip takes 14 minutes and the view is fantastic.
Please note: a mouth mask is mandatory on the ferry and in the busier parts of Amsterdam Center.
The Amsterdam tourist office is right across from Central Station in the Noord-Hollands Koffiehuis building.
You can also buy here the I Amsterdam City Card, tickets for the tram and metro and reservations for a canal cruise or other excursions. You will receive a map of the city center for a fee.
Amsterdam NDSM Wharf is a 45-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. Address ferry and parking: Amsterdam, NDSM, 1033 RE Amsterdam.
Things to see and do in Amsterdam
- Grachtengordel (canal cruise)
Cruise around by boat on the unique, beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
- Red Light District
Everyone has heard of this, the Amsterdam Red Light District. This Disctrict consists of several streets that are located in the oldest part of Amsterdam.
- Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the largest and above all the most important museum that can be found in the Netherlands. There are more than 200 rooms full of works of art such as the big names Rembrandt and Vermeer. With his most famous artwork, the Night Watch
- Leidseplein
The Leidseplein is the most famous square in the city and is a tourist attraction. There are beautiful terraces and often street performers can be found. A beautiful square to enjoy the day on.
- Albert Cuyp market
The Albert Cuyp market is a famous day market which owes its name to the seventeenth century painter Albert Cuyp. The market has been around since 1905 and offers everything from fruit to electronic devices!
- Stedelijk Museum
A well-known museum of modern art, perfect for the art lover. Several exhibitions of works of art where you can stimulate your senses!
- Dam Square
Dam Square is the heart of Amsterdam and the city also owes its name to the place. On the square is the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument where, among other things, the Second World War is commemorated.
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of our beautiful Netherlands. A city known for its coffee shops, canals and the Red Light District. But this is of course not all that Amsterdam has to offer, on the contrary! Amsterdam is the perfect city for culture lovers
Parking in amsterdam center is expensive. It can cost up to € 8 per hour. In Amsterdam North in the area of the NDSM wharf you can park cheaper for around € 1.40 per hour. Check this before you park here all day. From here you take the free ferry 906 that ends at the central station. The trip takes 14 minutes and the view is fantastic.
Please note: a mouth mask is mandatory on the ferry and in the busier parts of Amsterdam Center.
The Amsterdam tourist office is right across from Central Station in the Noord-Hollands Koffiehuis building.
You can also buy here the I Amsterdam City Card, tickets for the tram and metro and reservations for a canal cruise or other excursions. You will receive a map of the city center for a fee.
Amsterdam NDSM Wharf is a 45-minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. Address ferry and parking: Amsterdam, NDSM, 1033 RE Amsterdam.
Things to see and do in Amsterdam
- Grachtengordel (canal cruise)
Cruise around by boat on the unique, beautiful canals of Amsterdam.
- Red Light District
Everyone has heard of this, the Amsterdam Red Light District. This Disctrict consists of several streets that are located in the oldest part of Amsterdam.
- Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the largest and above all the most important museum that can be found in the Netherlands. There are more than 200 rooms full of works of art such as the big names Rembrandt and Vermeer. With his most famous artwork, the Night Watch
- Leidseplein
The Leidseplein is the most famous square in the city and is a tourist attraction. There are beautiful terraces and often street performers can be found. A beautiful square to enjoy the day on.
- Albert Cuyp market
The Albert Cuyp market is a famous day market which owes its name to the seventeenth century painter Albert Cuyp. The market has been around since 1905 and offers everything from fruit to electronic devices!
- Stedelijk Museum
A well-known museum of modern art, perfect for the art lover. Several exhibitions of works of art where you can stimulate your senses!
- Dam Square
Dam Square is the heart of Amsterdam and the city also owes its name to the place. On the square is the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument where, among other things, the Second World War is commemorated.
Many thousands of people enjoy this beautiful city every year. The past of the powerful Dutch East India Company, which in the 17th and 18th century maintained trade relations with Asian countries with its beautiful ships, can still be seen everywhere. That gives the city its special atmosphere.
You can see the history not only in the old center, but of course also at the harbor. It seems as if time has stood still. The sails are hoisted, the deck swabbed and you can almost smell the spices that the VOC brought with him from its travels from the Far East. Of course you can sit here extremely well on a terrace; after all, there is plenty to see on and around the water.
Hiking and shopping
The best way to get to know the city is through a city walk. In an hour and a half you can walk along the most beautiful places. Shopping is also good in Hoorn. There is a varied range of shops that are not only located in the major shopping streets, but also in the small side streets.
Hoorn centre is a 23 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
Hoorn has the following large parking lots and parking garages: parking garage 't Jeudje (open 24 hours), parking garage Het Park (open 24 hours), parking lot IJsbaan de Westfries, P + R Het Transferium, the RAC location and Pelmolenpad.
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Hoorn
Many thousands of people enjoy this beautiful city every year. The past of the powerful Dutch East India Company, which in the 17th and 18th century maintained trade relations with Asian countries with its beautiful ships, can still be seen everywhere. That gives the city its special atmosphere.
You can see the history not only in the old center, but of course also at the harbor. It seems as if time has stood still. The sails are hoisted, the deck swabbed and you can almost smell the spices that the VOC brought with him from its travels from the Far East. Of course you can sit here extremely well on a terrace; after all, there is plenty to see on and around the water.
Hiking and shopping
The best way to get to know the city is through a city walk. In an hour and a half you can walk along the most beautiful places. Shopping is also good in Hoorn. There is a varied range of shops that are not only located in the major shopping streets, but also in the small side streets.
Hoorn centre is a 23 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
Hoorn has the following large parking lots and parking garages: parking garage 't Jeudje (open 24 hours), parking garage Het Park (open 24 hours), parking lot IJsbaan de Westfries, P + R Het Transferium, the RAC location and Pelmolenpad.
Beaches
See also https://www.callantsoog-info.nl/ for more information
In addition to the sun, the sea and the beach, it is the ambiance, very good menu, tasty wines and excellent service that make a visit to WOEST definitely worthwhile.
Woest is a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. Adress: Strandslag Kiefteglop 13, 1759 GV Callantsoog
https://woest.nu/. Free parking nearby.
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Beach Restaurant WOEST
13 Strandslag KiefteglopIn addition to the sun, the sea and the beach, it is the ambiance, very good menu, tasty wines and excellent service that make a visit to WOEST definitely worthwhile.
Woest is a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp. Adress: Strandslag Kiefteglop 13, 1759 GV Callantsoog
https://woest.nu/. Free parking nearby.
In the center of Callantsoog is the entrance to the coziest beach bar on the Dutch North Sea coast Beach pavilion De Toko.
The pavilion is a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
Strandslag Dorpsplein (at the wood stairs) 1759 SB Callantsoog Callantsoog
Beach Pavillion De Toko
StrandslagIn the center of Callantsoog is the entrance to the coziest beach bar on the Dutch North Sea coast Beach pavilion De Toko.
The pavilion is a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
Strandslag Dorpsplein (at the wood stairs) 1759 SB Callantsoog Callantsoog
The 51 meter high climbing dune is visible in the middle of Schoorl. From here you can take nice walks, sit on a terrace and climb the dune.
A century ago it was one big sandbox here, now dozens of bird species breed, the most beautiful mushrooms grow and the sunlight plays with thousands of tree leaves.
Adress for navigation: Het Klimduin Centrum Schoorl, Duivoetweg 1, 1871 EA Schoorl. Different parking area's are in the the neigbourhoud. It's a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp
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Klimduin - Climbing dune
The 51 meter high climbing dune is visible in the middle of Schoorl. From here you can take nice walks, sit on a terrace and climb the dune.
A century ago it was one big sandbox here, now dozens of bird species breed, the most beautiful mushrooms grow and the sunlight plays with thousands of tree leaves.
Adress for navigation: Het Klimduin Centrum Schoorl, Duivoetweg 1, 1871 EA Schoorl. Different parking area's are in the the neigbourhoud. It's a 24 minute drive from Nieuwe Niedorp
Dining
This Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant is located in Nieuwe-Niedorp and is attractively decorated like a South Chinese farm. Under the supervision of chef Han Ji, from HanTing Cuisine from The Hague, the Chinese Master Chef cooks at the highest level.
Using fresh products from the immediate area, he creates refined dishes that stand out for the rich and powerful flavors of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. Fine wines, special tea and the best sake are served.
Adress: Oude Provincialeweg 2
1733 NG Nieuwe Niedorp
Red Chilli
2 Oude ProvincialewegThis Chinese-Vietnamese restaurant is located in Nieuwe-Niedorp and is attractively decorated like a South Chinese farm. Under the supervision of chef Han Ji, from HanTing Cuisine from The Hague, the Chinese Master Chef cooks at the highest level.
Using fresh products from the immediate area, he creates refined dishes that stand out for the rich and powerful flavors of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. Fine wines, special tea and the best sake are served.
Adress: Oude Provincialeweg 2
1733 NG Nieuwe Niedorp
A very good Italian in Nieuwe Niedorp voor take out. https://www.labellavita-nieuwniedorp.nl/
Italiaans Restaurant Pizzeria La Bella Vita
8 TrambaanA very good Italian in Nieuwe Niedorp voor take out. https://www.labellavita-nieuwniedorp.nl/
Havana Schagen is now known throughout the region for its delicious freshly prepared tapas, dishes with the unique flavor of the charcoal grill and the attractive courtyard. Every day, local suppliers deliver meat, fish and vegetables, which are then immediately processed by the chefs into the most delicious dishes. The extensive menu is full of goodies and especially something for everyone.
Address: Havana
Markt 6
1741 BS SCHAGEN
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Havana Schagen
6 MarktHavana Schagen is now known throughout the region for its delicious freshly prepared tapas, dishes with the unique flavor of the charcoal grill and the attractive courtyard. Every day, local suppliers deliver meat, fish and vegetables, which are then immediately processed by the chefs into the most delicious dishes. The extensive menu is full of goodies and especially something for everyone.
Address: Havana
Markt 6
1741 BS SCHAGEN
Wonder's is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Schagen. A monument built in the 19th century.
The menu includes classics and changing dishes according to the season and delicious wines, beers and coffee.
Address: Wonders Eten en Drinken
Markt 17
1741 BS SCHAGEN
Wonder's eten&drinken
17 MarktWonder's is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in Schagen. A monument built in the 19th century.
The menu includes classics and changing dishes according to the season and delicious wines, beers and coffee.
Address: Wonders Eten en Drinken
Markt 17
1741 BS SCHAGEN
The stylishly decorated restaurant Abby's can be found at the Ritsevoort under the Molen van Piet. The á la carte restaurant has 100 seats and a beautiful outdoor terrace with 50 seats. Abby's is a beautiful place where you can have lunch, dinner, but also enjoy a cup of coffee and cake or a nice glass of wine.
Adress: Ritsevoort 60
1811 DP Alkmaar
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Restaurant Abby’s
60 RitsevoortThe stylishly decorated restaurant Abby's can be found at the Ritsevoort under the Molen van Piet. The á la carte restaurant has 100 seats and a beautiful outdoor terrace with 50 seats. Abby's is a beautiful place where you can have lunch, dinner, but also enjoy a cup of coffee and cake or a nice glass of wine.
Adress: Ritsevoort 60
1811 DP Alkmaar
City beach De Kade is a creative hangout located on the Noorderkade in Overstad, the new city area within walking distance of the historic city center of Alkmaar.
The attractively furnished pavilion with terrace and sandy beach is located opposite the city center on the Noord-Hollandskanaal in Alkmaar, in perhaps one of the most unique places in the city.
Adress: Stadsstrand De Kade
Noorderkade 1027, 1823 CJ Alkmaar. It's a 24 minutes drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
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Stadsstrand De Kade
950 NoorderkadeCity beach De Kade is a creative hangout located on the Noorderkade in Overstad, the new city area within walking distance of the historic city center of Alkmaar.
The attractively furnished pavilion with terrace and sandy beach is located opposite the city center on the Noord-Hollandskanaal in Alkmaar, in perhaps one of the most unique places in the city.
Adress: Stadsstrand De Kade
Noorderkade 1027, 1823 CJ Alkmaar. It's a 24 minutes drive from Nieuwe Niedorp.
Bezienswaardigheden
Dutch Kremlin
51 LimmerschouwGrandmother's Time and Engine Museum
47 SchulpwegVlindertuin Vlindorado
12 SmeetswegWest Frisian Folklore Schagen
29 NoordPropjetà Hoenderdaell
1 Van EwijckskadeVan Blanckendaell Park
9 VeilingwegKaasmarkt Alkmaar
2 WaagpleinZaanse Schans
KraaienestMużew Westfries
1 Roode SteenMużew tal-20-il Seklu
Nieuwe WalSUP Spirit
28 KloetWelness
Fort Resort Beemster is one of the most luxurious & sustainable sauna and wellness resorts in the Netherlands. In the characteristic atmosphere of the fort you will experience wellness as it is intended. Special saunas such as the panorama sauna with a view over the beautiful North Holland Beemsterpolder landscape. Or discover one of the other five saunas. Relax in the evening by the fire in the kelo sauna, in the herbal bath, float in the salt bath or one of the other four baths. In good weather you can relax on the sandy beach in a hammock or in the sunbathing lawn. Take a dip in the natural swimming pond or discover the island of small Bali with a barefoot path, meditation garden, hot spring, sunbathing lawn, beach and more.
In the wellness restaurant you can enjoy delicious and honest dishes, such as homemade soups, salads, delicious sandwiches, healthy smoothies and more. For a complete experience, you can enjoy wonderful treatments in the spa, such as massages, hammam or a facial treatment. Enjoy peace, space and all the good things in the field of wellness, gastronomy and hospitality, making Fort Resort Beemster a popular place for many!
Make sure you have a reservation :)
https://www.fortresortbeemster.nl/
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Fort Resort Beemster
24 NekkerwegFort Resort Beemster is one of the most luxurious & sustainable sauna and wellness resorts in the Netherlands. In the characteristic atmosphere of the fort you will experience wellness as it is intended. Special saunas such as the panorama sauna with a view over the beautiful North Holland Beemsterpolder landscape. Or discover one of the other five saunas. Relax in the evening by the fire in the kelo sauna, in the herbal bath, float in the salt bath or one of the other four baths. In good weather you can relax on the sandy beach in a hammock or in the sunbathing lawn. Take a dip in the natural swimming pond or discover the island of small Bali with a barefoot path, meditation garden, hot spring, sunbathing lawn, beach and more.
In the wellness restaurant you can enjoy delicious and honest dishes, such as homemade soups, salads, delicious sandwiches, healthy smoothies and more. For a complete experience, you can enjoy wonderful treatments in the spa, such as massages, hammam or a facial treatment. Enjoy peace, space and all the good things in the field of wellness, gastronomy and hospitality, making Fort Resort Beemster a popular place for many!
Make sure you have a reservation :)
https://www.fortresortbeemster.nl/