Northern tip of North Holland

The MUZ cycle route largely runs along the edges of the former island. After all, it was there that the battle against the water had to be fought and the connection with the hinterland established. The traces left behind by the construction of the Zuiderzee Works can be found primarily here; the monuments that form part of Wieringen's turbulent history.

Paddle 9 km along the Amstelmeer Canal from Den Oever to De Haukes, a peaceful canoe, kayak, and SUP route through the former island of Wieringen.

An intriguing walk through the polder landscape from Wieringerwaard to the former island of Wieringen, with panoramic views and stories of the struggle against the water.

Het Noord-Hollandpad is een langeafstandswandelpad langs water, duinen, schapen, bloembollen, historische dorpen, molens, gemalen, boerenlandpaden, dijken, slootjes, trekpontjes en heide. Eigenlijk...

Discover Wieringen: an intimate walking paradise of 21 km along Wadden dikes, historic duck decoys, and the NieuwlandWaard polder. Spot kingfishers and explore a unique landscape.

Den Helder is located at the very tip of the northernmost point of North Holland. You can easily spend a whole day at this most important naval base in the Netherlands. The history here dates back to Napoleon, who had four large forts built just before he was exiled to Elba. You can still visit this Den Helder Defence Line.

Discover the eastern side of Hollands Kroon on an unforgettable cycling route. History is reflected everywhere in the landscape. Cycle through the vast Wieringermeerpolder, past sturdy pumping stations, picturesque villages, and historic dikes.

Discover Hollands Kroon by SUP, canoe, or kayak? You can listen to these interesting podcasts during your trip.

The Eierland Dunes are located in the north of Texel. The defining feature of this area is, of course, the red lighthouse. That is why this route is also known as the Lighthouse Route. But you can also enjoy excellent birdwatching here in De Cocksdorp!

For a long time, Wieringen was the smallest Wadden Island, about ten kilometers long and two to three kilometers wide. After the closure of sea inlets, the reclamation of the Wieringermeer, and the construction of the Afsluitdijk, the island became encapsulated within the mainland.

This stage is the shortest of the North Holland Trail. From Wieringerwaard—a typical North Holland village with a white church, monumental farmhouses, and a 50-meter-high old water tower—it is only 10 kilometers to Kolhorn, an old fishing village that used to lie on the Zuiderzee. Here, you are constantly on the border between old and new land.

This walk follows the Sommelpaadje, a walking path near the village of De Waal. It takes you past turf walls and sheep pastures, across the oldest part of Texel. You will also pass the Waalenburg polder.

Discover the beautiful area of the former island of Wieringen, an Eldorado for nature lovers and peace seekers. You walk along the Wadden Sea for a large part of the route.

Visit Wadden has mapped out the food cycling route 'Texel & de Texelaar'. With this route, you explore the island by bike, but also its culinary delights.

This route takes you through Hollands Kroon, a beautiful region in North Holland home to villages such as Den Oever and Wieringerwaard. You will enjoy beautiful vistas and the former island of Wieringen.

During this walking route of approximately 11 km, you will discover how Napoleon applied his military strategy. You will walk past various structures from the Napoleonic era, Dutch defensive works, and impressive German bunkers from the Second World War.

This route takes you across Wieringen, the former island where the Afsluitdijk meets the shore in North Holland. Here, you walk through a rolling green landscape of moraines formed during the penultimate Ice Age, about 150,000 years ago.

Discover Willemsoord in Den Helder, the former Royal Navy shipyard that is now a vibrant open-air museum and entertainment center. Explore the rich maritime history and impressive architecture.