Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, Netherlands

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Dunes, forest and beach just west of Haarlem, with a herd of European bison.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the dunes from the Zandvoort or Overveen entrance to look for the herd of wisents, European bison.
  2. AfternoonSwim or walk on the wide beach of Bloemendaal.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset from a beach pavilion with a drink.

Day 2

Visit Haarlem, or cycle the dunes north to IJmuiden.

What to eat

Fish and chips, kibbeling, at a beach pavilion.

Local tips

Make the most of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Beat the crowds

Sunny weekends are busy near the beach. Weekdays are calm in the dunes.

Best photo spot

The dunes and the European bison in the Kraansvlak area.

Getting there

Buses run from Haarlem. It's easy by bike, about 20 minutes from Haarlem.

Don't miss nearby

Haarlem and the beach town of Zandvoort.

Good to know

The bison can be seen from the paths; keep your distance and stay on the trails. Highland cattle and Konik horses also graze here.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

Getting there

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)17 km away
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)50 km away
  • Haarlem6 km away
  • Amsterdam25 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park: good to know

Is Zuid-Kennemerland National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Dunes, forest and beach just west of Haarlem, with a herd of European bison.

How many days do you need in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Zuid-Kennemerland National Park?

You can visit all year. Sunny weekends are busy near the beach. Weekdays are calm in the dunes.

How do you get to Zuid-Kennemerland National Park?

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 17 km away. Buses run from Haarlem. It's easy by bike, about 20 minutes from Haarlem.

What is there to see near Zuid-Kennemerland National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Haarlem (5.5 km), Zaanse Schans (17 km) and Amsterdam (23 km).

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