Get a breath of fresh air during a walk, build sandcastles with the kids for hours or just relax with a good book in the sun. It's great to be on the beach in Callantsoog. After a nice day on the beach, treat yourself to a snack and a drink in one of the beach pavilions.

In spring, the many flower fields around Callantsoog are in full bloom. The Kop van Noord-Holland region is home to the largest connected flower bulb area in the Netherlands. You can admire the vast colourful fields from the car, but the most fun is to walk or cycle through the flower fields.

Het Zwanenwater nature reserve is home to Western Europe's two largest natural dune lakes. The view over the lakes and the surrounding nature is always different. You can spot many different species of plants and birds here. In early summer, the Zwanenmeer nature reserve is in bloom with thousands of orchids. A beautiful sight.

Visit the picturesque town of Alkmaar. Stroll along the many canals or discover the city by canal boat. Be sure to visit the world-famous cheese market on Waagplein. Here, cheese is still traded in the traditional way.

Say sea, and we think of water sports. The waves at Julianadorp aan Zee are best explored from a surfboard. A wetsuit keeps you nice and warm in the water. So you can take surf lessons from April up to the last day of October. Are you a surfer already? Then you can just hire equipment at Surfschool High5 and head for the water. And if there are not enough waves, you can hire a SUP board or take a beach yoga lesson.

The French emperor Napoleon ordered the Kijkduin Fortress to be built when he was visiting Huisduinen. On your visit to the Kijkduin Fortress you can find out why it was built and what happened on this historical site before and after Napoleon! A visit to the Kijkduin Fortress is an exciting adventure you should not miss!

At Speelpark de Swaan you will find some 50,000 m2 of fun and games for children aged from 2 to 12, and for their parents too. With five playgrounds and a real Land of Songs, de Swaan is a great day out for all the family. The park features many picnic areas for parents where they can keep a safe eye on the children. Please see the website for more information.

Alkmaar is also known as the Cheese City. A visit to the Hollands Kaasmuseum allows you to play games and take an interactive look into the preparation of dairy products throughout the centuries. There is even a treasure hunt for the children, ensuring a lovely day out!

Use the convenient water taxi service with more than 12 stops in and around Hoorn! Park for free outside of the city and take the water taxi to the city center or to the port. A nice informative cruise is also available. By appointment, the Water Taxi will pick you up at one of the stops. The skipper will guide you along some of the most beautiful places in Hoorn during an hour-long cruise. Welcome aboard!

Spend a fun and educational day at the Zaanse Schans. The Zaanse Schans gives a good impression of what this area looked like in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is plenty to see and do in this unique residential and commercial area with various museums, windmills, traditional crafts, restaurants, a visitor’s centre and the possibility for a cruise!

For centuries, the Netherlands has been a country of vendors and traders. The Zuiderzee Museum shows a glimpse of the cultural heritage from the time that the biggest lake of the Netherlands was still a sea. In this museum, this long and rich regional history is brought back to life.

The Edam Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands, located in two Edam monuments, namely: the town hall and the former merchant’s house of 1540. The museum teaches you all about the rich history of Edam. Complete with authentic furniture, wall tiles and a beautiful collection of historical objects, here you will find yourself in the Golden Age.