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 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 Royal IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is a lovely family run hotel with central location, and there are single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, toiletries, WIFI internet, cable TV, a radio and cot if needed. The spacious rooms are located on the first floor and breakfast is served everyday from 6:00am there is also the possibility of daily meals, and the hotel has multilingual staff and luggage storage, there are beautiful hiking and cycling trails close by and the hotel can store covered bicycles and motorcycles. The Hotel Royal also offers comfortable employee housing for people working in the IJmuiden area with breakfast included and long stays are welcome, there's a lounge for relaxing with other guests, and they have laundry facilities for a small fee, come for a wonderful stay with excellent service.READ MORE

Eventmaker in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands offers excellent outdoor activities for company events, team building and private events it's perfect for a bachelor party, let the games begin. Enjoy an outdoor laser game, the adrenaline and thrills of RIB boating, powerkiting, learn how to ride a kitebuggy, flyboarding with a kite, archery and sniper shooting, it's all here and more. Eventmaker also offer paintball, disc golf, sandcastle building for adults and ice sculpture, painting by the sea, surf kayaking and rafting, beach challenges and beach volleyball, there is also a 6 camp with 6 different fun and sporting activities, it's all here with professional instructors, a world of fun awaits.READ MORE

De Meerplaats is a fabulous seafood restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands where every Monday is Lobster Monday, and they serve a whole lobster with garnishes at a really good price. There's a separate room for festivities including parties and events and receptions and they are available for lunch, dinner or a buffet with various packages to suit your requirements. De Meerplaats offers and extensive wine list to compliment meals, and the chef prepares and exquisite menu with fresh daily fish from the fish auction, they also offer a three course choice menu with a variety of starters, main courses and desserts to enjoy at an attractive price, and here you get to compile your own menu, a must try and highly recommended for a fabulous dining experience every day, plus there are weekend specials and unexpected surprise with daily turbot, catfish, mullet and more.READ MORE

Brasserie and Restaurant De IJmond in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands brings you a classic kitchen and atmosphere and dishes are not only divine to eat but also beautiful in presentation. They are open for lunch and dinner with beautiful view over the piers of IJmuiden, guests enjoy a wonderful menu of sublime meat and fish dishes including lobster and scallops, the menu is a delight for both lovers of meat and fish with an excellent wine selection. Brasserie and Restaurant De IJmond holds no strict separation between the brasserie and the restaurant and guests can make their own choice from the menu, they are ideal for private events and business lunches, dinners and meetings and a part can be separated by an inside glass wall for privacy, they also offer catering for business and festive gatherings, come for an unforgettable dining 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 Augusta Hotel and Restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located in a beautiful polished redbrick building dating back to 1907, and recently decorated in Art Deco style is equipped with all the modern comforts. There are 25 hotel rooms with different choices available and a free breakfast, they are fully equipped for longer stays and there are also facilities for business meetings, and they will organise yours exclusively, plus there are different conference packages. The Augusta Hotel and Restaurant has a beautiful and stylish, elegantly decorated restaurant serving exquisite French cuisine with a modern touch and wonderful selection of wines, they are open for lunch and dinner, there are also exclusive dining halls available for private events with rental equipment, come for an unforgettable stay and event, they look forward to being of excellent service.READ MORE

Dutch Pedelec Tours welcomes you come experience their amazing e-bike tours with their luxurious flyer e-bike rentals in the Netherlands, enjoy cycling holidays and tours for young and old. They provide pedelecs in the Amsterdam beach region including cycling along the IJmuiden locks in IJmuiden aan Zee, and taking a water taxi to the other side to visit museums along the route, the boathouse of the KNRM in Wijk aan Zee and enjoy a wonderful meal and rest at a restaurant. Dutch Pedelec Tours invite you to come discover the Netherlands the Dutch away, and enjoy amazing cycling holidays in North Holland, they will even deliver an E-bike to your hotel, and self guided bike tours are available, enjoy a picnic, the surrounding areas and these easy to use e-bikes can reach up to 16 miles per hour with no training needed, book today and let the adventures begin.READ MORE

DFDS Seaways offers ferries to Holland and France with four routes from the UK, and have one many awards as the leading ferry operator in Europe and the world, they also offer mini cruises, short breaks, ferry crossings, holiday cruises and more. They offers a daily, overnight ferry to IJmuiden which sails from Newcastle, you get to spend a comfortable night in a private en-suite cabin and facilities and amenities onboard this modern cruise ship include a cinema, bars and restaurants and more. DFDS Seaways welcomes you to catch the newest blockbusters and latests movies in their onboard cinemas, and there are a number of bars on board where guests can drinks and relax, some even provide live music and entertainment, and they outdoor Sky Bar is up on deck, staff even organise wine, beer and whiskey tastings, and for delicious dining there's a buffet restaurant, an a la carte restaurant and a cafe, also a children's play area, welcome aboard.READ MORE