Zandvoort. There is still a lot going on in the popular holiday resort on the North Sea, even in summer. There is art, supercar racing and concerts
The varied autumn programme starts with the “Open Monuments Day” on September 14th/15th. This weekend, Zandvoort offers visitors the opportunity to look behind the otherwise mostly closed doors of historical monuments. For this purpose, the Zandvoort Museum offers two routes on which you can explore Zandvoort’s architectural heritage on your own. To mark the 200th anniversary of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij (KNRM = Sea Rescue Organisation of the Netherlands), this year there is also a focus on the history and work of the sea rescuers.
The race track is used to compete for the “Trophy of the Dunes”. © Zandvoort Marketing | Zandvoort Marketing
From roaring engines to a string concert
From 26 to 28 September, fans of electric mobility will come to the EV Experience get their money’s worth. At the Zandvoort circuit, visitors can not only see the latest electric vehicles as part of this exhibition, but also test drive a variety of models. E-bikes, scooters, motor scooters and electric motorcycles are also part of the program, and there are inspiring workshops that explain how to easily switch to electromobility.
Relaxing on the beach. © Zandvoort Marketing | Zandvoort Marketing
Singing sailors
On the following Sunday (29 September) Zandvoort belongs entirely to the “Shanty and Sea Shanty Festival”For its 25th edition, the organization has invited choirs from all over the country to sing about the sea, fishing and the life of sailors in their own way. Music fans can admire them on four different stages and enjoy the music to the fullest while strolling through the town or along the sea.
Art can be admired throughout the town. © Zandvoort Marketing | Zandvoort Marketing
Art Village Zandvoort
About Zandvoort: Zandvoort is one of the most famous seaside resorts on the Dutch North Sea coast. The “Beach for Amsterdam” can be reached by train in 25 minutes from Amsterdam, and Haarlem is only a 15-minute drive away. With around 34 beach cafés, the 9-kilometer-long sandy beach offers a variety of options for enjoying a day by the sea. In the charming town center, a variety of shops and cafés invite you to take a relaxed shopping spree, and authentic little houses make the history of the former fishing village visible.
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The international Formula 1 race track Circuit Zandvoort is also located in the immediate vicinity of the village and the beach. Dozens of motorsport events such as the Dutch Grand Prix, the Historic Grand Prix and the Formula 3 Masters take place here every year. The Zuid-Kennemerland National Park stretches north of Zandvoort. This impressive natural area is ideal for long bike rides and walks, where you can spot Koniks, Scottish highland cattle, and bison. The Waterleidingduinen, which also borders Zandvoort, is also home to the largest population of fallow deer in the Netherlands.
