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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: November 14, 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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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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Utopia Bird Sanctuary

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Just switch off and listen to the waterfowl.

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De Muy Nature Reserve

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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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Zandkes Bird Sanctuary

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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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Slufter Stairway (The Slufter)

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The Slufter is a dune area with creeks that are in open connection with the North Sea. The area can be flooded during a storm or extremely high water. At …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments 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

White sand dunes in the Schoorlse Duinen

Utopia Bird Sanctuary

De Muy Nature Reserve

Zandkes Bird Sanctuary

Slufter Stairway (The Slufter)

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