Dutch Coast

A breath of fresh air on the Dutch coast: everyone could use a holiday like this. From beach walks or cycling in the dunes to a discovery tour in the characteristic coastal villages. Enjoy the Dutch way!

What can you find on this route?

Restaurant & Bar
Bicycle Rental
Luggage Storage
Near the beach

This road trip will bring you to some of the most popular coastal locations of The Netherlands: perfect for a family holiday, with a group of friends or a romantic getaway. From walking distance to the beach to a hint of city life. What more could you wish for? 

Den Haag

Close to the historical city centre and the beach of Scheveningen!

The hostel in The Hague is the place to be when you're looking for the perfect combination of the city and beach. Within a few minutes by bike you will be in the buzzling centre of The Hague, where you will find beautiful buildings, unique museums en cosy restaurants. The beach of Scheveningen can be reached in 20 minutes by bike. 

  • Day 1: Arrival at the hostel. Hop on the bike to Scheveningen! Admire the famous Pier and walk on the beach.
  • Day 2: Discover the city and walk through Binnenhof and the Palace garden. Don't forget to bring a visit to the museums Mauritshuis or Escher in the palace. 

Noordwijk

The perfect base for when you want to spend every day on the beach!

This hostel is located directly on the dunes and the forest. You will immediately feel like exploring the area and going on an adventure. The colourful tulip fields are also close by and you can visit Leiden for a day.

  • Day 3: Arrival hostel: off to the beach!
  • Day 4: Cycling along Katwijk aan Zee and the Bloemenstreek (Flower Fields)
  • Day 5: On the way to Haarlem: just stop by the Pluktuin @ Lisse

Haarlem

This location has got it all: nature, beach and city.

Haarlem is one of those places where you never really want to leave. You will find the nicest restaurants in the city, as well as beautiful art and you can sneak a peek in the most beautiful gardens: the Haarlemse hofjes! Speaking of 'gardens': you will find the Kennemer dunes just outside the city, where you can enjoy nature all day long.

  • Day 6: Welcome to Haarlem. Explore and enjoy the city today, such as the Gouden Straatjes!
  • Day 7: The end of the road trip. But first: a royal breakfast!Take the authentic train to the beach in Zandvoort and take a walk along the incredible animals in the Kennemerduinen.

Den Haag (The Hague)

Spend the night a short walk from the bustling centre of The Hague and the perfect base for a day at Scheveningen.
Bustling city behind the dunes
8.0
City and beach

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Noordwijk

Groups can have a wonderful time here, pursuing a wide range of sports activities.
It’s time to move!
8.2
Beach and dunes

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Haarlem

Discover beautiful Haarlem from this cozy hostel. Within reach of tulip fields, the Zaanse Schans windmills and the city of Amsterdam.
Hip for centuries
8.0
Discover North Holland

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