The van der Meer Restaurant in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands offers an exquisite menu of starters, soups and mains including meat and fish dishes, duck and more and there are vegetarian options as well as kiddies choices, and leave space for dessert, you can even make your own menu with a few choices and soup or dessert. Here quality is high at a good price with French choices and Holland dishes uncomplicated, elegant and natural, and the chef is available for companies to create beautiful dishes from the kitchen paired with matching wines for a sublime dining experience that brings your business success closer, also great for team building days. The van der Meer Restaurant chef also offers home cooking where all dishes are prepared on the spot, and all catering services including the chef are included, they also invite guests to cook with them, it's an unforgettable experience and they take care of everything down to the last detail with cutlery, crockery, table linen and other necessities.READ MORE

The Bunker Museum in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands welcomes you to a fascinating and informative visit in the men's bunker of the Heerenduin battery, and they celebrate special events like Bunker Day and the Historical weekend. Listed as a national monument, and from November to March you can enjoy museum tours on the first Sunday of every month available for 15 people, so advanced booking is a must for these winter tours during their winter closure. The Bunker Museum is open every first and third Sunday in the months of April to October, come learn about the fascinating life of the 18 soldiers who stayed here during the Second world war, this open air museum also features outside collection pieces of beach barriers, and the rooms inside have ben converted into a diorama with reconstructions of a bedroom from then and more, they also have an underground Seehund pavilion which shows the wreck of a 12 metre long mini boat, it's all here for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

The Strandpaviljoen Beach Inn between IJmuiden and Zandvoort, Velsen, Netherlands is located in the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, a beautiful nature reserve right by the sea and it is a paradise for both humans and pets. In winter the fireplace provides a cozy respite from long walks on the beach and in summer there is the terrace, they are open for lunch, dinner, drinks and cater to parties, wedding ceremonies, funerals and special occasions with excellent menus to choose from including buffets, feasts and high tea. The Strandpaviljoen Beach Inn offers an exquisite menu with small plates, Dutch dishes, snacks, salads, pizzas, burgers, meat dishes and desserts, there is something for everyone on the menu, come for a sublime dining experience surrounded by nature and beauty.READ MORE

Grand Cafe Kruiten in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located at the site where the train station used to be, so the wonderful atmosphere is based on history, and they are open for lunch and dinner. Come enjoy traditional Dutch snacks and small dishes from all over the world in homely surrounds surrounded by old posters and photographs and hand made ships, and the kitchen is open every day until 9:30pm. Grand Cafe Kruiten features a large terrace with lovely loungers, and they have various rooms for celebrations and events in groups, they cater to anything from buffet meals to high tea, high wine, high beer, receptions, meetings and special occasions and will adapt a menu to your needs, the various buffet choices include an Oriental buffet, a chef's burger buffet, healthy buffet, tapas buffet, deluxe buffet and mini dessert bar, there are also reception and meeting packages available.READ MORE

Da Maurizio in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands prepares the Italian divine from traditional recipes of the tastes of Tuscany, come get to know Italy with an exquisite culinary journey through their menu. Enjoy exquisite delights with choices of a three or six course menu based on meat, fish or veg or small cold or hot dishes, soups, breads and salads, they also serve delectable pastas include the dark squid paste pasta, and there mouthwatering pizzas are prepared with a tomato and mozzarella base, there are main meat and fish dishes prepared in butter and wonderful desserts too. Da Maurizio pairs meals with delicious Italian wines, and they have a wonderful variety of coffees, spirits and other drinks, they host regular events like wine tasting and tarot evenings, a must visit, highly recommended.READ MORE

SHIP is the Sluis Haven Information Point in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands and the largest sea lock in the world, here they show you how construction is being tackled and how far it has progressed, there are permanent exhibitions and it is a fascinating visit for young and old. You enjoy a guided tour and there are various packages available with films, excursions and lectures, there is even a restaurant and roof terrace. SHIP is an entire lock complex replicated to scale, come view the fine examples of Dutch hydraulic engineering, turn the buttons yourself and be a lock keeper, they are even wheelchair accessible, the welcome groups and companies for an educational and amazing day out, they can also cater to meetings for product presentations or workshops in VIP and cinema rooms with lunch, tour guides, catering and facilitators, it's all here, a must experience attraction.READ MORE

Gerard Van Es in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands serves an award winning menu of classic dishes, seafood and fish dishes, it's fish seventh heaven for those that love all things fish. Enjoy oyster slurping and all you can eat mussels, connoisseur fish and classic fish, fish and chips, shellfish and more, and here they serve sustainable choices showcasing traditional Dutch North sea fish straight from the fish auction. Gerard Van Es is a traditional fish restaurant that also caters to land lovers, and there's a great take away menu, there is a fish shop at the restuarant so you can take some home with you after dining, choose your favourite fish in the shop and the restaurant will prepare it for you and serve it, or else take it home and delight your guests, they also cater to special occasions and corporate events.READ MORE

Hotel Rauw aan de Kade in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands offers different attractive room choices, and the 8 deluxe rooms have harbour views, come stay in luxury with rooms of character, distinction, raw elements and visual aspects, it's a beautiful combination. The little extras that make life great include a bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee in rooms, soundproofing for a great nights rest, a good buffet breakfast, delicious meals in the a la carte restaurants, extremely friendly bar staff and free WIFI. Hotel Rauw aan de Kade is located on the side of a fishing harbour and is extremely quiet, they also host events and celebrations, and if you prefer to self cater their are good facilities available for you to do so, come for a comfortable stay in modern surrounds.READ MORE

The Hotel Velsen in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands has comfortable double and single rooms with tea and coffee, private bathrooms and a desk, there are apartments for longer stays and free WIFI is available throughout the hotel. The Greek Restaurant Kreta is located on the ground floor, and they serve exquisite Greek cuisine in an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere, come for the wonderful Greek hospitality, great food and friendly staff. The Hotel Velsen also features a shared living room with large LCD TV and they regularly broadcast sports matches and typical Dutch programs, come for a wonderful stay near the lovely beach which is perfect for a refreshing day out, the hotel also offers business packages, and housing for foreign workers and companies with shared or private facilities, book your room by the seaside today. READ MORE

Kennemer LoopFiets in IJmuiden offers wonderful excursions on this balance bike also known as a lopifit, and by moving in a unique way you get to exercise, keep fit, relax and enjoy the adventures, make the sustainable choice with these bikes. Join them for an e-loop bike tour and make a surprise stop at Villa Westend for coffee, tea, apple pie or cheesecake, even lunch, juice, beers and snacks, there are many packages available when you plan your visit. Kennemer LoopFiets also have balance bikes available for purchase, they are trendy electric bikes with six gears on which you can walk, a must have for commuting, fun and a means of transport, they also offer workshops and training on creativity and personal development for individuals and companies.READ MORE