Katwijk

Katwijk is a seaside-resort on the Northsea-coast in Zuid-Holland, and since ancient times a fishing village with over 40.000 inhabitants. Sourced with thanks from Crw Flags Sea, sand, sports, culture and shopping: Heroics and fisherman's sorrow, flying flags and catching your breath on the beach. This is Katwijk, where tradition reigns side by side with the 21st century. Sports are ubiquitous and there is a lively shopping mall with bars and restaurants. But all the same, consuming a nice herring on the beautiful boulevard may be the most concise image of Katwijk. After a bicycle ride through the dunes or a walk on the beach with the family. That makes Katwijk Refreshingly Different. A multitude of events Every season in Katwijk is filled with events. The Week of the Sea in May has myriads of activities. During the summer Katwijk offers the weekly Tourist Market a the annual Demonstration of the Lifeboat Brigade in August is a spectacular sight you don't want to miss! And music lovers can enjoy a number of organ, pop and jazz concerts. Tradition & History Katwijk bears all the traditions of a fisher's village. The impressive Katwijks Museum treats the story of sea fishery, in which many inhabitants through the ages lost their lives, but which also brought great gains. Just think of the folkloristic costumes or the shanty choirs which still can be seen and heard. The museum also tells the story of Brittenburg, the Roman fort at the coast of Katwijk, now engulfed by the sea. Katwijk and Sports Katwijk is synonymous with sport. Soccer international Dirk Kuyt is the pride and joy of this village, together with well known soccer clubs Quick Boys and vv Katwijk. Add to this the strong basketball and waterpolo teams and it’s clear Katwijk and sports are one. No wonder you will feel like biking, wind in your hair and victuals in your sidebag.

Into the dunes, along the bulbfields to the east. Or maybe you just want to swim in the sea of throw a ball on the beach. The beach has a length of 4,5 kilometres and the sea is clean and ready for surfing and sailing. Shopping on Sea Katwijk has over 40.000 inhabitants. Yet the congenial atmosphere of a village can be found at the popular shopping centre. Join the ever-friendly populace in quaint shopping streets, like the Zeezijde, right behind the boulevard. Terraces galore provide the necessary resting places. And after a well-spent day you can sleep in a choice of accommodations, ranging from hotels, campings and boardinghouses to holiday homes and appartments. You can be certain you are welcome in lovely Katwijk. Sourced with thanks from Holland Rijnland