Dutch Coast & Dune Route

Dutch Coast & Dune Route From Wassenaar to the border with North Holland, a narrow but varied dune strip extends: Hollands Duin. A row of dunes created together by nature and man. Wind and water formed beaches and dunes, people planted potato fields, extracted water from the dune soil and planted forests, to which nature responded with plants that you will not find anywhere else in the Dutch dunes. From the high dune tops, Hollands Duin offers beautiful views: of the bulb fields behind the dunes, of the villages and of course of the beach and North Sea. Noordwijk is a modern coastal town with a rich history, a fantastic 13 km long sandy beach, lively boulevards, an attractive old village center, robust dunes, vast forests and colorful flower bulb fields. Katwijk consists of the parts Katwijk aan Zee and Katwijk aan den Rijn. Katwijk beach and the adjacent Boulevard are inextricably linked. Along the almost 2 kilometer long Boulevard you have a beautiful view of the beach and the North Sea. There are also several paths that take you through stretches of dunes. Along the Katwijkse Boulevard you will find the Andreas Church, also known as the White Church. Lighthouse De Vuurbaak can also be found on the Boulevard. This is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Netherlands. From Katwijk the route goes inland again, around Voorhout to Lisse. Historians still disagree about the age of Voorhout, but it is certainly more than 1000 years. In the village center is the former birthplace of Professor Herman Boerhaave, who became famous as a botanist, chemist and surgeon. One of the most important castles in the Netherlands, Teylingen, is located on the territory of Voorhout. It dates from around 1200 and its main occupant was Jacoba van Beieren (1401-1463). You are back in Lisse! Outside the bulb season, Lisse is also the culinary heart of the Bulb Region. Enjoy the cycle route at one of the many catering establishments. Or visit our cozy shopping center or be tempted by a visit to the Zwarte Tulp museum!