Hokkai Kitchen in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is the place to come for fresh sushi and other delightful Japanese treats, there's sake too, and with two sushi chefs and their staff, there is always something divine being made. You can order online in advance and your meals will be freshly prepared when you arrive, they have sushi specialties, teriyaki and yakitori, Thai curries and a seafood curry, yakisoba, fried black tiger prawns in chili sauce, Japanese dumplings, Japanese fish pizza with sauce and more with great sides, enjoyed with sake or Japanese beers. Hokkai Kitchen offers Japanese catering for corporate events, parties, opening nights and private occasions, and their top chefs will prepare fresh sushi and fresh hot meat and dishes at your location, they cater to all events even the most diverse, book for the divine today.READ MORE

The Ujmuider Foundation Zeehaven Museum in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands gives a picture of the history all the way back to the start of the digging of the North Sea Canal around 1870, and there are special exhibition halls about fishing, towage and offshore activities. The building popularly called the Fishery School hosts a fascinating collection and there are regular ever changing exhibitions, they also have a library with a number of books for sale. The Ujmuider Foundation Zeehaven Museum hosts regular not to be missed events and fairs, and there are free informative guided tours on Sundays in the months of January and February included in your entrance fee, the tour includes a film about the digging of the canal and there is a museum cafe, come for an unforgettable visit and learn about the maritime history of the area.READ MORE

Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located just 150 metres from the beach, and you wake to the sound of the ocean, step out onto your balcony and enjoy the rich sea air and stunning views. The hotel features 146 spacious and tidy rooms with choices of classic rooms, superior rooms, suites, a disabled suite and superior suites, and they are pet friendly, there's a fitness centre and sauna as well as Turkish steam room. Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach has excellent meeting and event facilities for groups large and small, and the restaurant Beaufort serves culinary delights on the beach with views across the Kennemer dunes to the marina, come sample the chefs exquisite specialties, they also cater to corporate events and family celebrations, come for a fabulous stay or event and your absolute dining pleasure.READ MORE

Zilt aan Zee in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is a beautiful beach restaurant with mouthwatering specialties including tenderloin carpacccio and goat cheese salad to name a few, they also make all their own sauces, dressings and soups with ingredients from their own soil. The owner can regularly be found out on the waters fishing for sea bass and cod, and in winter there is always redfish on the menu, the are open every day for lunch or drinks, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday they serve dinner too. Zilt aan Zee offers excellent event and catering choices include a beach BBQ grill with professional BBQ masters, a live cooking lobster BBQ, veggies only BBQ, surf and turf, picnic lunch, walking dinner and more, this is the perfect location for your dream wedding by the sea with an intimate ceremony, sweets table, bubbles, a live cooking beach BBQ and lounge evening by the sea swinging into midnight, closing under a shower of stars.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

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

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

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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

Ijmuiden Zeevissen is a sport fishing company in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands that take you on wonderful sea fishing adventures aboard the Inifinity Sportfisher with the skipper. Originally built as a lifeboat, the Viking Marine boat has been professionally converted, and take you out on the waters targetting cod, mackerel, dab, sea bass, flounder, whiting and more. Ijmuiden Zeevissen will clean your fish for you, and even provide catering with special dishes, you can also have your fish prepared at Rokerij Smeding the day that is caught for a fee, let the fishing adventures begin, a day out includes all fishing tackle, live bait, gear and soft drinks, they also welcome groups up to 19 and sail out with two boats side by side.READ MORE