Square
Grote Markt Haarlem
Haarlem, Netherlands
Haarlem's market square, framed by the great church, the old town hall and cafe terraces.
Beach · Netherlands · Noord-Holland
Zandvoort Beach
A wide North Sea beach with dunes and beach pavilions, a short train ride from Haarlem and Amsterdam.
Free to enter about 3 h
For storytellers
Why Zandvoort Beach matters
Zandvoort is the Dutch beach day done properly: a wide stretch of sand, dunes behind and a row of beach clubs offering drinks and food. It gets busy on warm weekends, but it is easy to reach by train and offers a quick break from the city. Even in cooler months, a windy walk on the sand is bracing.
Talking points
- It is reachable by direct train from Amsterdam in summer.
- Beach pavilions serve food and drinks.
- The wind makes it great for kite surfing.
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