Beyond Amsterdam
Zandvoort Beach
The closest North Sea beach to Amsterdam — wide sand, dunes and beach bars.
Why visit
Wide soft sand, dunes for walking and dozens of beach bars on the boulevard.
Best for: Easy beach escape
Suggested duration: Half or full day
Best time: May–September for swimming. Year-round for walks.
How to get there: Direct train Centraal → Zandvoort aan Zee (30 min in summer).
Tip: Combine with a Haarlem morning for a perfect beach day.
Useful tips
Bring layers — North Sea wind is cool even in July.
Suggested plan
Direct train Centraal → Zandvoort aan Zee (30 min) · Walk straight to the boulevard · Choose a beach club · Walk into the dunes (Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland) · Sunset on the sand · Optional: 10 min train back via Haarlem.
Nearby ideas
Bloemendaal aan Zee (party beach), Haarlem.