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The Top 20 Attractions in North Holland

There are plenty of places to see and visit in North Holland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, North Holland is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Schoorl Sand Dunes

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Beautiful contrast in all seasons, but especially when the heather is blooming.

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Cycle path through the Dunes of Texel

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Schoorl Dunes Nature Reserve

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Fantastic cycle path through the Dunes of Schoorl. Cycling through the varied landscapes is challenging due to the many climbs.

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Dune trail with grazing cows and horses, Noordhollands Duinreservaat

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One of the most beautiful routes through dunes. Watch out for crossing cows and horses.

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View of Texel Lighthouse

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Nice to see when you approach the lighthouse on the bike path.

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Duinen Den Helder–Callantsoog Dune Cycle Path

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The bike path through the dunes from the Paal 6 beach café in Julianadorp to Callantsoog or vice versa is a real highlight.

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Oudeschild Harbor

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In Oudeschild you can eat very good and cheap fish.

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Cycle Path Through the Forest in Duinen van Texel

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Perfectly developed route. Also great for escaping the north wind on Texel 😉

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Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

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The Zuid-Kennemerland National Park stretches from Zandvoort to IJmuiden, a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam. The always surprising dune landscape, from country estates on the outer edge to rugged dunes to …

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White sand dunes in the Schoorlse Duinen

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Great place to relax. great view and very bright sand dunes

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From Amsterdam to London - along the North Sea and across the water

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Gravel, heather & hills – bikepacking the Utrecht Ridge and the Veluwe

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Around the IJsselmeer – A six-day Dutch classic through lake landscapes

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Are you keen on exploring more awesome places nearby? Browse our guides:

Laren Stede Broec Duinen van Texel De Weelen Diemen Bussumer Heide Amstelmeer Opmeer Naarden Venhuizen Graft-De Rijp Andijk Zijpe Gaasperplas Huizen Ouder-Amstel Westeinder Plassen Zuiderheide Waalenburg Edam-Volendam Heiloo De Zuid Langedijk Uitgeest Bergen Haarlemmerliede C.A.Noordhollands Duinreservaat Bloemendaal Beverwijk Gooise Meren Texel Spanderswoud Wester-Koggenland IJmeer Muiden Amsterdam Wervershoof Weesp Zeevang Amstelveen Zuid-Kennemerland Harenkarspel Polder Zeevang Noorder-Koggenland Obdam Velsen Waterland Duinen Den Helder-Callantsoog Twiske Niedorp Nieuwe Diep (Benedendiep)Heerhugowaard Schermer Wijdemeren Anna Paulowna Koggenland Oostzaan Purmerend Het Hol Aalsmeer Abtskolk & De Putten Zandvoort Heemskerk Schagen Loosdrechtse Plassen Heemstede Drechterland Castricum Enkhuizen Landsmeer Alkmaar Hilversum Wieringermeer Haarlemmermeer Den Helder Gooimeer Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Medemblik Wieringen Hollands Kroon Westerheide Bussum Schoorlse Duinen Zaanstad Wormerland Haarlem Beemster Houtrak Bennebroek Uithoorn Kortenhoefse Plassen Hoorn Wognum Het IJ

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The Top 20 Attractions in North Holland

Schoorl Sand Dunes

Cycle path through the Dunes of Texel

Schoorl Dunes Nature Reserve

Dune trail with grazing cows and horses, Noordhollands Duinreservaat

View of Texel Lighthouse

Duinen Den Helder–Callantsoog Dune Cycle Path

Oudeschild Harbor

Cycle Path Through the Forest in Duinen van Texel

Zuid-Kennemerland National Park

White sand dunes in the Schoorlse Duinen

Other adventures in North Holland

Most popular routes in North Holland

Most popular attractions in North Holland

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