Northern tip of North Holland

The hand of sea and ice that kneaded and shaped Wieringen is visible to anyone who looks around. Stroe is...

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.

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.

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.

Cycling through a landscape with open polders, abundant water, dikes, reed beds, arable fields, meadows, polder forests, and a former island.

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.

Lisse has the reputation, but the largest fields of flower bulbs are located in the northernmost part of North Holland. Spring is a beautiful time to explore this stage. Some farmers have opened their paths to walkers. Consequently, the North Holland Trail runs straight through the bulb fields.

The true holiday feeling begins as soon as you board the ferry to Texel. It makes no difference whether this Wadden Island is the starting or ending point of your walks on the North Holland Trail. Either way, you will enjoy the sheep, grassy dikes, local produce, flowers, meadow birds, and the view over the Wadden Sea. You might even spot a seal.

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.

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.

Yes, walking in and around Den Helder is absolutely worthwhile! This varied route starts at Den Helder Zuid station; easy to reach as the intercity train stops there. From the station, you head into the De Nollen nature reserve;

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

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.

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.

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.

From De Haukes, you walk back to Kolhorn, which is an important junction in the upper part of the Noord-Hollandpad. However, it would be a shame not to incorporate the special atmosphere of the former island of Wieringen into the Noord-Hollandpad. That is why a branch (stages 6 and 7) runs here to and from Kolhorn.

On this route across Wieringen, you will enjoy panoramic views of the IJsselmeer and the North Holland polder. You will also pass through characteristic villages and the quiet Robbenoord Forest.

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.