Heemskerk

Heemskerk

Heemskerk itself

Heemskerk is a coastal town and municipality in Midden-Kennemerland. This place really has everything to offer, from nature to culture and from excursions to a wide range of sports facilities. The first traces of habitation in Heemskerk date from 600 to 300 years before the common era. Footprints and wells were found during excavations in 2004. Today, Heemskerk has approximately 16.000 houses and approximately 39.000 inhabitants.

Facilities in Heemskerk

In the historic center of Heemskerk you will find many nice shops, cozy cafés and restaurants. Every Friday from 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM there is a large, extensive weekly market in Heemskerk. The residents of Heemskerk are actively committed to maintaining facilities and activities in the field of sports, culture and recreation & tourism.

Accessibility of Heemskerk

Heemskerk is located on the North Sea coast between Haarlem and Alkmaar, a super central location right on the A9. Heemskerk is also easily accessible by public transport, there is a small station half an hour's walk from the city center. You can also take a public transport bicycle here. Bad weather and would you rather sit indoors? From Beverwijk and Uitgeest stations you can take the bus that takes you to the center of Heemskerk.

Nature in and around Heemskerk

Heemskerk has everything; forest, flower fields, dune area and beach! Because Heemskerk is located on sandy soil, more than 50 (!) types of crops grow and bloom. A very fun and colorful route to cycle or walk along. There are several stalls along the road selling flowers, vegetables and fruit. For a little more challenge, you can take a tough mountain bike route through the forest and dune area.
The beach in Heemskerk is fun for young and old. The youngest build sand castles while the older ones kick a ball around. After a relaxing day at the beach, sit down at the beach pavilion and enjoy a snack and a drink.

Sights and excursions in Heemskerk

Culture lovers are in the right place in Heemskerk. Heemskerk has a large number of monuments, castles and churches.
Next to Heemskerk is the largest covered market in Europe, the Bazaar. The Bazaar is open at the weekend and is a really nice outing to spend an afternoon 'strolling'. There are various stalls selling clothing and cosmetics, food halls with fresh fruit and various spices and herbs, and a hall full of second-hand items.
Heemskerk is also a very nice city for children. For example, you can go indoor swimming at the Waterakkers swimming pool. The swimming pool is a favorite among children because of the giant slide and the whitewater rapids. The little ones have also been taken into consideration, so there is a paddling pool with a slide. The sunbathing lawn is open in the summer months, with an outdoor pool! Do you like swimming laps? Swimming pool De Waterakkers has a competition pool of 25 meters long and 6 lanes wide where you can swim laps.
Not only is the swimming pool highly recommended, many families also enjoy going to the Blij family restaurant. There is plenty to do here; from touchscreen play modules to a block box and a huge playing field with various play equipment. The children will have fun while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
An educational outing? At the Dierendorp petting zoo you can learn all about pets and small farm animals in the education room. In the cuddle corner, children can sit among the guinea pigs and rabbits under supervision. The farm itself is home to pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, donkeys and various bird species.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy themselves on the sports boulevard. Here you will find a dance studio, gym, swimming pool, riding school and various options for squash, tennis, volleyball, badminton, etc. Are you a golfer? The Heemskerkse Golf Club is located in the middle of the nature of Kennemerland. After playing golf you can relax on the terrace of Grand Café Restaurant 'de 19^e', right next to the golf course.
Sauna enthusiasts can visit the Waterakkers sauna, the sauna has a Finnish sauna, eucalyptus sauna, color sauna, infrared cabin, herbal baths, cold water baths, sanarium, tecaldarium, Turkish steam bath, whirlpool, swimming pool with waterfall, roof terrace, sauna patio and a relaxation area.

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