Being active in the surroundings of Molecaten Park Noordduinen

Cycling through the dunes or visiting one of the many museums in the area

The beautiful nature of Katwijk and its surroundings makes the region a great holiday destination. In spring you can enjoy the beautiful bulb fields while in summer you can enjoy a lovely day on the beach. The surroundings of Molecaten Park Noordduinen offer many opportunities for cycling or walking tours.

Cycling

Through the flower fields, the dunes or right across the city. The surroundings of Molecaten Park Noordduinen are best explored by bike. With the many existing routes you can really go in all directions. In the reception of Molecaten Park Noordduinen are cycling maps for sale.

Beautiful routes include:

In the spring, go for a beautiful carpet of flowers à la Mondriaan: taut bulb fields in yellow, red, orange and purple compete with the green of the meadow. Monumental flowerbulb sheds, a stretch of Dutch dunes and the picturesque village centres of Noordwijk-Binnen and Lisse complete the picture.

Get on your bike and discover how many reminders of the Second World War there still are in the coastal area. Start the route from junction 63, between the beach and the campsite.

Walking

Molecaten Park Noordduinen borders directly on the beautiful Coepelduin dune area. If you follow the dune path, you can walk all the way to Noordwijk. And with the beach 300 metres away, you can also go for a lovely walk on the beach. The wind in your hair and the fresh sea air in your nose! A walk in the woods is also a possibility. At only five kilometres from Molecaten Park Noordduinen you will find the Panbos. This beautiful forest is a popular walking area in all seasons.

Adventurous

  • Aquasports in Katwijk aan Zee: fun activities on the water! From banana sailing, wakeboarding and parasailing to wave surfing and supping.
  • Katwijk-Events in Katwijk aan Zee: for all kinds of fun workshops like surfing, powerkiting and mega sup or relaxing yoga on the beach!
  • Manege Jonker in Katwijk aan Zee: the riding school is located next to Molecaten Park Noordduinen and offers extensive possibilities for rider and horse.
  • Het Klimeiland in Leidschendam: The climbing course with 7 different routes, divided over 4 different heights, offers a real challenge for climbers of beginner and advanced level.