With the municipality of Velsen, and IJmuiden at its heart, the IJmond region is a special place. Wide beaches. Vast dune landscapes. Rugged harbours. Wooded country estates. Green recreational areas.
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.
Sometimes a headwind, sometimes a tailwind, but definitely a chance to get some fresh air, whether by bike or on foot!
Gemeente IJmuiden
Routes in and around IJmuiden and Velsen
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
IJmond Weather Forecast
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The weather in IJmond
IJmond is the place where the raw power of heavy industry and the sweeping tranquillity of the North Sea coast come together in a fascinating contrast. Here, the weather is a relentless yet magnificent director, constantly casting the plumes of smoke from the blast furnaces and the shifting dunes in a different light. Whether the sun bathes the sea locks in a metallic sheen or a south-westerly storm whips the sand across the quays: the IJmond is raw, energetic and always full of character.