Our favorite Beaches in the Netherlands | Dutch Coast, Seaside Towns & Resorts

Parnassia beach - Beautiful sunny day - Discover True Netherlands - cover image

Searching for a beach holiday by the sea? Here is our personal recommendation of the top beaches in the Netherlands for a weekend, relaxing evening, or a day off. All the beach places were visited by us. Be inspired by seaside ideas and enjoy!
Photos made by us.


  • Castricum aan Zee - Sunset in the dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Castricum aan Zee beach - promenade through the beach bars - Discover True Netherlands
  • Castricum aan Zee beach - Two lovers meeting sunset in the water - Discover True Netherlands
  • Castricum aan Zee beach - Wooden sign saying Behave like an animal and dont leave garbage - Discover True Netherlands

Castricum aan Zee

Find peace, space, and nice sea cafes on this clean, family-friendly beach.

  • Cadzand aan Zee beach - Wind surfers - Discover True Netherlands
  • Cadzand aan Zee beach - beach houses from behind - Discover True Netherlands
  • Cadzand aan Zee beach - Me looking into the sea - Discover True Netherlands

Cadzand aan Zee

A spacious beach that will boost you with energy to recharge your batteries.

  • De Banjaard - Evening walk of a family on the beach- Discover True Netherlands
  • De Banjaard - Evening walk on the beach- Discover True Netherlands
  • De Banjaard Beach - Meeting sunset on the beach - Discover True Netherlands

De Banjaard Beach

This beach gifts you with the most colorful sunsets in the Netherlands.


Callantsoog- Summer foggy beach - Discover True Netherlands - cover image

Mmmm… One foggy day on the Callatsoog beach…


  • Texel island - sunset view to the estuary at low tide - Discover True Netherlands
  • Texel island - Sunset of the beach dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Texel island - Running through the dunes -Discover True Netherlands

Texel Island Coast

A fantastic beach line with a marvelous nature reserve to find only in Texel.

  • Bergen aan Zee beach - White sailing boat standing on the beach - Discover True Netherlands
  • Bergen aan Zee beach - View from the dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Bergen aan Zee beach - Lighthouse - Discover True Netherlands

Bergen aan Zee

Cycle through the dunes from a cute village Bergan to this enjoyable beach.

  • Zoutelande - View to the rainy beach - Discover True Netherlands
  • Zoutelande - Souvenir - Discover True Netherlands
  • Zoutelande - Street of the town - Discover True Netherlands

Zoutelande

You will find here the dunes of 50m high, cozy beach bars, and the clean sea.


Bergen aan Zee beach - White sailing boat standing on the beach - Discover True Netherlands - cover image

On the photo: Bergen aan Zee


  • Callantsoog- Summer foggy beach - Discover True Netherlands
  • Callantsoog - Beach full of fog - Discover True Netherlands
  • Callantsoog - Colorful green house- Discover True Netherlands

Callantsoog Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in the whole Netherlands. Have you ever seen a foggy beach?

  • Noordwijk aan Zee beach - Rainy beach weather - Discover True Netherlands
  • Noordwijk aan Zee beach - Rainy beach weather - Discover True Netherlands
  • Noordwijk aan Zee beach - Beach cocktails - Discover True Netherlands
  • Noordwijk aan Zee - Entrance to the beach cafe - Discover True Netherlands

Noordwijk aan Zee

This beach is perfect for the best escape from your busy life in a hectic city. Located nearby Rotterdam.

  • Parnassia beach - Beautiful sunny day - Discover True Netherlands
  • Parnassia beach - A man walks to the beach - Discover True Netherlands

Parnassia Beach

This beach has access to the Zuidkennemerland National Park to see wild bizons.


  • Breskens beach - I am standing in the water - Discover True Netherlands
  • Breskens beach - Coast and dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Breskens beach - View point - Discover True Netherlands

Breskens

The beach is full of colorful sea shells. Only 5 min walk from Breskens.

  • Egmond aan Zee beach - Sun rays on the sea - Discover True Netherlands
  • Egmond aan Zee beach - I am sitting on a bench in dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Noordwijk aan Zee beach - Light bulbs accross the dunes - Discover True Netherlands

Egmond aan Zee

This is a white sandy beach of about 5km, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

  • Renesse beach - I am standing in the dunes - Discover True Netherlands
  • Renesse beach - Entrance to the beach - Discover True Netherlands
  • Renesse beach - A pan of sea mossels in a beach restaurant - Discover True Netherlands

Renesse Beach

This beach made me happy with the most delicious sea mussels with white wine.


  • Scheveningen beach - View to the yacht - Discover True Netherlands
  • Scheveningen beach- The Eye - Discover True Netherlands
  • Scheveningen beach - Laying on the inflated flamingo in water - Discover True Netherlands

Scheveningen Beach

Feel the energy of the crowd on this beach while feeling the adrenaline of somebody jumping from the top of the crane tower.



Get inspired by other destination ideas for your trips in the Netherlands.
Discover our recommendations of beautiful castlescitiesvillages, museums, interesting activitieseventsattractions, dazzling naturezoos, but also spas, shopping, and hotels.
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