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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in North Holland

North Holland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in North Holland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Schoorlse Duinen Sand Dunes

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

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Cycle path through the Dunes of Texel

Although it says that you may not be allowed to ride there, there are official bike paths there, I think Komoot is referring to the dunes. Of course you're not …

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Dune Path with Grazing Cows and Horses, Noordhollands Duinreservaat

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

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View of Texel Lighthouse

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

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Noordhollands Duinreservaat Dune Landscape

The dune paths are the absolute highlight of the area

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White Sand Dunes in Schoorlse Duinen

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

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Utopia Bird Sanctuary

Just switch off and listen to the waterfowl.

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De Muy Nature Reserve

In the nature reserve De Mui you can walk wonderfully. A bike highlight rather not.

Here's a great view on one of the highest stages.

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Sand Dunes of Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Incredibly great cycle paths and a fantastically beautiful landscape 🍀🌻

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Zandkes Bird Sanctuary

De Zandkes is a bird sanctuary within the dike on the east bank of the island, halfway between Oudeschild and De Cocksdorp. You can linger and relax at the numerous rest areas.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in North Holland

Schoorlse Duinen Sand Dunes

Cycle path through the Dunes of Texel

Dune Path with Grazing Cows and Horses, Noordhollands Duinreservaat

View of Texel Lighthouse

Noordhollands Duinreservaat Dune Landscape

White Sand Dunes in Schoorlse Duinen

Utopia Bird Sanctuary

De Muy Nature Reserve

Sand Dunes of Noordhollands Duinreservaat

Zandkes Bird Sanctuary

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