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

The Forteiland IJmuiden on the North Sea is the largest fort in the Defense line of Amsterdam, and they are a versatile location for companies, customer days out, staff parties and meetings in historical surrounds. Modern facilities in authentic rooms ensure a wonderful visit and there are 18 meeting rooms, it's the perfect atmosphere for business indoors and out, they also offer spectacular RIB boating over the open waters at high speed for relaxation, adventure and fun, it's an island with unlimited possibiliites. The Forteiland IJmuiden also offers excellent team building activities and adventures, basejump without a parachute, walk across a balance beam, there's rifle shooting, archery and much more with ultimate team building challenges, the fort is also a place of discovery with fascinating tours, and they are open year round.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

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

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

The Sportfishing Company departs from IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands aboard their 800 HP modern charter boat, and they offer outstanding service with good catches guaranteed. The boat and her crew are ready for an ideal fishing day out, and with a wide aft deck for stable location is perfect for fishing, they offer mackerel fishing, wreck fishing, anchor fishing, sea bass fishing, shark fishing, multi day trips and Summer fishing. The Sportfishing Company offers the Wahoo for rent for events and intimate cruises with many possibilities, come cruises the North Sea, the Ijsselmeer, enjoy maritime events, water sports and fishing, put a program together with the skipper and enjoy a wonderful time out on the boat and these waters, it's an unforgettable experience.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

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

Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands home of the tower has been delighting guests for years with their delicious hamburgers, Jack Daniel's spare ribs, stone oven pizzas and tapas by reservation only, and all dishes are perfect for take away. They have indoor and outdoor dining options and the Beachhouse here sells everything under the sun that has to do with the beach, including kites, inflatables, toys, bodyboards and skimboards, wind games and flip flops, name it the probably have it. Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis is the perfect location for private events, parties, celebrations and meetings, and choices include buffets, tapas and other menu options, come for a wonderful dining experience with spectacular views over the boats and water.READ MORE

High Tide Surf and Food in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is a wind and water sports centre at the beach entrance of IJmuiderslag, and they are open all year for rentals, lessons, company outings, team building, family outisng, bachelor parties, meetings and more with tailor made programs for groups from 10-100. The surf shop covers all your windsurf, stand up paddle surf and wave surfing needs with excellent brand name merchandise, being passionate about watersports themselves, they have you covered, and they do board repair. High Tide Surf and Food is a surf school offers surf lessons by top instructors, they also cover kitesurfing, SUP, yoga and longboarding, and you can enjoy healthy meals and drinks here too, they use only the finest organic regional products of the season, it's all here, come play.READ MORE