Guide to Zandvoort
Zandvoort is a city located on the coast of the Netherlands in the province of Noord-Holland. It has a convenient and attractive location just 24 km from Amsterdam. The city is known, among other things, as an important beach resort and also for the racing circuit that hosted the Dutch Grand Prix in 1952 and 1986.
Accommodation in Zandvoort
In Zaandvort, we will be happy to help you book accommodation, which you can book online via our website. We offer over 550 hotels, guest houses, apartments and holiday homes and villas here. The most varied selection consists of apartment accommodation, of which we recommend Amsterdam Beach Apartment. We recommend apartment accommodation to clients who are looking for private accommodation and the possibility of self-catering. They are suitable for smaller and larger groups of people, families with children, but also, for example, couples, who are offered many options to stay in smaller studio apartments. If you are looking for a comfortable hotel with a wide range of services, spacious rooms, a restaurant and a swimming pool, do not hesitate to book hotels such as Beachhotel Zandvoort by Center Parcs, NH Zandvoort Hotel. From the middle category, the best rated are - Hotel Doppenberg, Amsterdam Beach Hotel. Popular accommodation is holiday homes, suitable for clients looking for privacy and a homely environment.
History of Zandvoort
Zandvoort was originally a fishing village. The origin and foundation of this fishing settlement dates back to the year 1100. There are more or less no interesting events known from history. Zandvoort is a modern destination. Tourism began to develop here in the 19th century. The first bath house was built here on the coast in 1828. The year 1881 was a very important date for Zandvoort. A railway was built here connecting Zandvoort with the important Dutch city of Haarlem, located approximately 18 km west of Amsterdam. The railway contributed significantly to the development of tourism, making Zandvoort the most popular beach resort in the Netherlands.
Transport to Zandvoort
There are several ways to get to Zandvoort. If you prefer to travel by air, the nearest airport is located in Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport - located near Haarlemmermeer. Schiphol is the fourth largest airport in Europe in terms of the number of passengers transported and the third largest in the amount of transported cargo. You can get to Zandvoort from the airport by bus or by train from the nearby city of Haarlem. We recommend cycling through Zandvoort. It doesn't matter if you don't have your own bike. There are several rental companies available in Zandvoort.
Beaches and summer activities in Zandvoort
Zaandvoort is a popular and well-known seaside resort located on the northern coast of the Netherlands in the province of Noord-Holland. Approximately 16,000 inhabitants live here, for whom the most common source of income is tourism. Wide and clean beaches stretch along a 9 km long coast lined with dunes. You can enjoy various water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing or yachting.