Wide beaches. Vast dune landscapes. Rugged harbours. Wooded country estates. Green recreational areas. The municipality of Velsen, with IJmuiden at its heart, has much more to offer than you might think! IJmuiden is a place of raw beauty. Rugged thanks to its industry. With an adventurous beach offering plenty of space for wind and water sports. With wide dunes dotted with bunkers and a sea where there’s always a ship passing by. With rugged harbours, fresh North Sea fish and the largest sea lock in the world. Discover the nature of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, spread your wings in Spaarnwoude and take a look around the village of Velsen. Visit the Ruins of Brederode, our museums and our country estates. You’ll be amazed at just how green Velsen is!
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Routes in and around IJmuiden – Velsen
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Batoroute (geel)
The longer Bato Route (yellow) in Velsen-Zuid takes you to the historical site where the Roman harbor fort once stood on the Oer-IJ. The route passes various archaeological points near De Ven in Velsen-Zuid and bridges the gap between Roman history and the natural value of Spaarnwoude Park.
- Start location
- Velsen-Zuid
- Distance
- 5.4 km
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Pareltjes route
This route takes you past two castles, the beautiful castle garden, and through the charming village center with its nice shops and restaurants. During this 14 km walk, you are sure to come across a spot to have a drink or a bite to eat.
- Start location
- Heemskerk
- Distance
- 14.0 km
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Bankjesparade Heemskerk — Wandeling langs 18 kunstzinnige bankjes
Walk 10.5 km through Heemskerk past 18 unique art benches — a surprising mix of art in public space, nature, and village atmosphere in the IJmond.
- Start location
- Heemskerk
- Distance
- 10.5 km
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Fietsroute Beeckestijn
The South Kennemerland region, between IJmuiden and Haarlem, is characterized by a dune landscape, villa villages, and estates.
- Start location
- Velsen-Zuid
- Distance
- 24.0 km
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Culinaire route Heemskerk
The Heemskerk Culinary Route introduces you to the countryside surrounding this green village.
- Start location
- Heemskerk
- Distance
- 12.3 km
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Fietsroute IJmuiden Rauw aan Zee
Discover the raw character of IJmuiden, the harbour, the beach, and the lock complex where the largest sea lock in the world is located.
- Start location
- Velsen-Zuid
- Distance
- 24.0 km
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Wandeling Park Assumburg
Discover castles, a castle garden, and beautiful nature on this 3.7 km green walk through Assumburg Park in Heemskerk. Ideal for young and old!
- Start location
- Heemskerk
- Distance
- 3.7 km
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Culinair Heemskerk
You are walking through the Heemskerk market garden area. Scattered throughout the area, you will find various stalls. Along the way, you can buy fresh flowers, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, herbs, and other seasonal products at one of the many stalls.
- Start location
- Heemskerk
- Distance
- 12.3 km
Walking and cycling in IJmuiden – Velsen
Wide beaches and vast dune landscapes. Lose yourself in ancient and young forests. Meadows and water features stretching to the horizon. Velsen is a green municipality with a rugged edge. A place where cyclists and walkers can find both excitement and relaxation. In short, endless walking and cycling.
Highlights: IJmuiden – Velsen
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Liberation Tour through Velsen
On 5 May, we will come together in Velsen to celebrate and commemorate 81 years of freedom. An impressive procession of historic military vehicles will drive through Velserbroek, Driehuis and IJmuiden.
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Guided tour of the village of Velsen
Who lived in the house with the trowel? Where can you find the old men’s, women’s and orphans’ home and the former town hall? Come to Oud Velsen on Sunday 10 May for a guided tour led by someone who knows all about it!
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Icons of Velsen, Part
IJmuiden and the surrounding villages in the municipality of Velsen are home to a wealth of history, culture and architecture. Eight remarkable sites stand out as icons of this region. Together, they tell the story of an area that has constantly reinvented itself, from medieval castles to modern hydraulic engineering works.
Weerbericht IJmuiden - Velsen
Light drizzle, 10.8°C
Wind speed: 11.7 knots / 21.6 km/h
Wind direction: SSW
The weather in IJmuiden - Velsen
IJmuiden is a place where the elements still truly reign supreme. Here, the weather isn’t just background noise, but an experience that changes with every tide. Whether the sun is turning the dunes golden or a north-westerly storm is whipping the white-capped waves across the pier: IJmuiden is raw, authentic and surprisingly dynamic.