There is plenty to do and experience in Schoorl and the surrounding area, also with children. From long bike rides through nature, a round of golf and spotting wild animals in a zoo to browsing local markets and an evening at the cinema. We would like to give you some tips.
In the dunes of Schoorl you will find more than 60 kilometres of cycling and hiking trails, plenty to discover! Take a dune tour through the Schoorl Dunes or walk through the dunes to the sea.
The Buitencentrum de Schoorlse Duinen is the starting point of many wonderful walking and cycling routes.
ountain biking is also very popular, in Schoorl you will find a challenging mountainbikeroute across the dunes.
In Alkmaar you will find the Golfcourse Sluispolder, a challenging 18-hole golf course, equipped with bunkers and water features that provide an extra handicap.
Eye-to-eye with animals from all over the world? Within half an hour's drive from Schoorl you will find two unique, spacious zoos where you can have a great time.
Landgoed Hoenderdaell is a special animal park with many animals rescued from bad living conditions, such as retired circus lions and brown bears taken in from Bulgaria.
In the Van Blanckendaell Park you will - besides many unique animal species - also enjoy a museum with farming tools and a large playground with a train for the kids.
Take your kids to the playground De Goudvis in Sint Maartenszee. Here you will find a huge outdoor playground and also an indoor play paradise, which you can visit in bad weather.
At the Holle Bolle Boom children can play and splash around. Inside, you will find a large indoor playground and a tropical water playground for children up to 11 years old. In the summer months, children can romp, slide and swim outside in the water park.
Sit back and enjoy a good film and popcorn.
In Bergen there is Cinebergen, a small-scale cinema showing special films that do not run in regular cinemas.
Drive to the Vue Alkmaar for the latest comedies, action and children's films or check out alternative offerings at Filmhuis Alkmaar.
Taking a dip on a rainy day, swimming with the kids or sunbathing by the outdoor pool?
Visit swimming pool De Hoornse Vaart in Alkmaar with several pools, a wave pool and water playground for the little ones. You will also find fine wellness facilities such as whirlpools, a steam cabin and sunbeds.
Browse local markets for special delicacies and fresh produce from the area.
Weekly
Fairs and seasonal markets
Every Friday from April to early September, 09:30 - 12:30 a.m.
Every Thursday in July and August, 16:00 - 21:30
Every Monday in July and August, 17:00 - 21:30
Every Tuesday in July and August, 18:00 - 22:00
Every Wednesday in June to August, 18:00 - 21:30
