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Amusement parks

Drievliet

Drievliet is a fun amusement park near The Hague. For young and old; pleasure for everyone!

Duinrell

Enjoy the wide variety of the fun-filled amusement park and the tropical Tiki pool for the whole family at Duinrell. 

Linnaeushof

You will have an unforgettable day full of fun at the biggest playground of Europe! There are over 350 play devices and attractions.

Madurodam

Vogelpark Avifauna

Why is a flamingo pink? How much does the smallest hummingbird weigh? And what is the biggest bird on earth? Discover it in Vogelpark Avifauna! Feed the honey parrots in the Australian Lori Landing and watch the feeding of the funny penguins. See the flamingos from a small distance in the Cuban bog and make an exploration tour trough the Philipian jungle. And make sure you do not miss the unique bird demonstration! Birds of prey catch their prey, brightly coloured ara's shear over the water and in the mean time the animal fosters tell you everything you want to know about birds.

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Bollenstreek

Keukenhof

Keukenhof, the most beautiful spring park on earth. Keukenhof is the place where spring arrives in all its glory. Just imagine: 32 hectares of historic parkland brimming with flowering tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs. Unique flower shows in the pavilion. And, in the midst of this overwhelming display of colour, striking works of art. This unique combination makes Keukenhof a feast for your eyes and a wonderful spectacle to photograph.

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Cinema's

Pathé Scheveningen

Large cinema at the Kurhausweg in Scheveningen (near The Hague).

Omniversum

The name Omniversum has been composed out of "Omnimax" and "Universe" (in Dutch the word is "Universum"). Omnimax is the very special 70mm film projection system and Universe reminds us of the astronomical films that were shown in our theatre when it was founded. You will not only watch a movie but also experience it!

Lido

Cinema in the centre of Leiden, on walking distance from the Central Station. 

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Katwijk

Gemeente Katwijk

Since January 2006 Katwijk, Rijnsburg and Valkenburg together a new community with over 60.000 inhabitants. The fusion is booted to strengthen the position of one new community in the vicinity. The name 'Katwijk' is chosen because of the brand awareness. An important principle of the fusion is to keep the own culture, traditions and natures. That is why Katwijk even after the fusion is striving for a development by which one is proud of tradition, but nevertheless is attentive to prolongation.

Winkeliersvereniging Zeezijde

This is the shopping area of Katwijk. With a lot of information about the retailers, parking facilities, planned events, a map of the centre of Katwijk and news about this shopping area.

VVV Katwijk

Sun, sea, beach and the atmosphere are the core values of Katwijk aan Zee. You can also enjoy shopping in shopping centre Zeezijde, with pleasant streets behind the boulevard. A variety of museums and historical sites are also in Katwijk. During the winter you can also do a lot in Katwijk. For example, you can take walks or bike rides through the dunes and taste the culinary offerings. Katwijk refreshes!

Noordzee Zomer Festival

Festival in Katwijk in the first week of August. By day there are festivities for young and old, such as the massive rescue demonstration, the NK tussle in the undertow, dig for treasure and several workshops. In the evening there are various performances.

Aquamar

Recreation swimming or sporty competitions. Swimming lessons, several aquasports and many other accompanied swimming activities. It is all possible at swimming pool Aquamar in Katwijk. Aquamar not only has a nice subtropical recreation bath with a lot of playful possibilities, it also has a magnificent covered 50-meter competition bath. When the weather is good, you can also swim in the outside swimming pool where the whole family can enjoy the summer safely. Aquamar is open 7 days a week.

Manege Jonker

Riding school in Katwijk, near De Noordduinen and very close to the beach. Daily there are horse-breaking and jumping lessons by experienced instructors for all ages and all levels: for kids and adults, for freshmen and advanced horse riders. There are beach and dune tours frequently.

Rederij Triton

Water excursions through the 'green heart' of Holland.

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Museums

Corpus

Something unique has grown in the Netherlands: a world's first: a spectacular experience around the human body. Corpus is a 'journey through the human body' during which the visitor can see, feel and hear how the human body works and what roles healthy food, healthy life and plenty of exercise plays. Corpus offers a variety of information and provides education and entertainment with this journey as well as a vast number of permanent and variable exhibitions.

Naturalis

Discover nature in Naturalis and admire at close quarters thousands of real animals, plants, minerals, stones and fossils: from hummingbirds to zebra, from dinosaurs to shrimps. Silently enjoy their wonderful beauty or draw inspiration from the wealth of colours and shapes. Naturalis is constantly in motion: there are always new exhibitions, workshops, guided tours and children's activities.

Space Expo

You can see and experience everything about space at Space Expo in Noordwijk. See what it was like for the first men on the Moon. Experience the simulated launch of an Ariane rocket ‘live’. Discover the world of satellites with the test models of European space missions. This and a lot more at Space Expo!

Archeon

The Living Past of the Netherlands. In Archeon there are 43 buildings rebuild from archaeological findings in and around the Netherlands. The buildings are inhabited by the so-called Archeo-translators. These people dress like our ancestors and a small chat or one of our numerous activities with them will bring history closer than you have ever imagined.

Katwijks Museum

In the Katwijk Museum memories of the coastal town's past are vividly portrayed in paintings, photographs, costumes, ornaments, model ships, fishery artefacts, several period rooms, a reconstructed ship's bridge and the interiors of a drapery shop, a sail maker's and a coopery. Temporary displays, where work of contemporary artists may be admired, are held on a regular basis.

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Partners

ANWB

The royal Dutch tourist association ANWB is an association which looks after the interests of its members with an unique mix of influencing and service activities in the field of mobility, holiday and leisure. At that work the ANWB also wants to provide contribution to a sustainable development of society. Recreatiecentrum De Noordduinen is mentioned in the ANWB camping guide.

RECRON

Trade organisation for the Dutch recreation sector.

Green Key

The Green Key is a diploma awarded companies within tourism: hotels, youth hostels, conference- and holiday centres, campsites, holiday houses, leisure facilities and restaurants. To obtain the Green Key the company has to fulfil a list with numerous environmental requirements. These requirements are contained in a number of criteria. Besides pure environmental demands (for example to control the production of waste and the use of water, electricity, etc.), the criteria include demands on policy, action plans, education and communication. Obtaining The Green Key shows the sense of responsibility a organisation has for its surroundings and society.

Footzy

Footzy is the official website of the Dutch recreation sector. On this website about 1.700 recreation companies are  represented: campsites, bungalow parks, group accommodations, amusement parks, museums, sport companies, swimming pools and saunas. Every company mentioned on the Footzy website joins trade organisation RECRON.   

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Sister parcs

Recreatiecentrum Koningshof

The kind of place you might not expect to find in the Randstad. A holiday resort with an overwhelmingly green feel to it. It goes without saying you will find rest here. You are guaranteed a spacious pitch, even in the high season. The beach and dunes are within 5 km. In addition, the vibrant cities of Leiden, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague are quickly reached, should you decide to seek out the congenial bustle. Koningshof: delightful relaxation and enjoyment for active families as well as those seeking peace and quiet.

Recreatiecentrum De Zuidduinen

Recreatiecentrum De Zuidduinen is a small and cosy campsite in a magnificent location. Step out of your caravan or tent, cross one row of dunes and the North Sea is at your feet!

The site itself lies in an official nature reserve area. Rest, tranquillity and a fantastic species of flora and fauna are the ingredients of the immediate surroundings. The centre of the village of Katwijk is a mere ten minutes walk from the site.

Huys te Britten

Huys te Britten is a multi-functional complex in Katwijk aan Zee: at the edge of the dunes, yet right in the Randstad. Huys te Britten offers various packages to the private and corporate market. Conferences, symposia, meetings, training, courses, dinners, weddings, receptions, parties... the possibilities are endless!

Huys te Britten is also the Food & Beverage complex of Recreatiecentrum De Noordduinen. Guests of De Noordduinen can swim in the Huys te Britten swimming pool, eat fries at Big Snack or have a delicious à la carte dinner in Restaurant Catwyck. Also for bingo and kids activities guests of De Noordduinen can visit Huys te Britten.

Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout

You love the freedom of nature, but occasionally you would like to exchange it for the variety of a lively city? One moment you would like to cycle or walk through a peaceful and quiet environment, and on other moments you would like to visit one of the cultural attractions in the historical centre of Delft or go shopping in The Hague, Rotterdam or Amsterdam. Come and visit Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout, a 4-star camping- and caravanning park on the eastside of Delft.

As of 2010 Recreatiecentrum Delftse Hout is owned by the park manager and his family. The partnership with the 3 other Koningshof sites will be maintained.