Along bunkers and forts in the IJmond
- The Netherlands
- North Holland
- Velsen
- 71.15 km (Approximately 04:11 u)
- Cycling route 335793
Along bunkers and forts in the IJmond
- The Netherlands
- North Holland
- Velsen
- 71.15 km (Approximately 04:11 u)
- Cycling route 335793
The IJmond has been an important strategic region since time immemorial. Many important buildings have been built over the centuries. For example, the Romans built all their fortresses here and during the Second World War a line of defense was built by the Nazis. This cycle route takes you along the remains of the Atlantic Wall and the famous Defense Line of Amsterdam. A unique piece of history in the Netherlands.
Places of interest in IJmond
From the pick-up point in Velsen you cycle in the direction of Velserbroek. Along the way you will pass Beeckestijn country estate, an estate from the 18th century. Here you can get off to take a detour through the neatly landscaped ornamental gardens and leafy park forests. This way you can relax. The route then takes you through IJmuiden, Wijk aan Zee, Heemskerk and Beverwijk. Be sure to take a break in IJmuiden and take a look at the harbor and take a walk on the beach. Eating fish here is definitely recommended.
The history of IJmond
Museum Kennemerland is located on the edge of Beverwijk. Here you will learn more about the history of Midden-Kennemerland on the basis of prints, old maps, archaeological finds and utensils that were used in this region in the past. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also has changing exhibitions.
Places of interest in IJmond
From the pick-up point in Velsen you cycle in the direction of Velserbroek. Along the way you will pass Beeckestijn country estate, an estate from the 18th century. Here you can get off to take a detour through the neatly landscaped ornamental gardens and leafy park forests. This way you can relax. The route then takes you through IJmuiden, Wijk aan Zee, Heemskerk and Beverwijk. Be sure to take a break in IJmuiden and take a look at the harbor and take a walk on the beach. Eating fish here is definitely recommended.
The history of IJmond
Museum Kennemerland is located on the edge of Beverwijk. Here you will learn more about the history of Midden-Kennemerland on the basis of prints, old maps, archaeological finds and utensils that were used in this region in the past. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also has changing exhibitions.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1 (1951KW, Velsen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
2 | 2 (1951AL, Velsen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.55 km |
3 | 3 (1981EH, Velsen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.93 km |
95 | 95 (1981LG, Velsen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 8.74 km |
94 | 94 (1991AT, Velsen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 11.97 km |
38 | 38 (2063, Haarlem, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 13.83 km |
Sights
Museum Kennemerland
Westerhoutplein
1943AA Beverwijk
http://www.museumkennemerland.nl
Museum Kennemerland is located on the outskirts of Beverwijk. Here you will learn more about the history of Midden-Kennemerland on the basis of prints, old maps, archaeological finds and utensils that were used in this region in the past. View here, for example, Velser pottery, a collection of Tapijtknoperij Kinheim, Rederijker's coats of arms, objects that were used for agriculture and horticulture and items from the former industry in this area. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also has changing exhibitions. Museum Kennemerland is located in the former town hall of Wijk aan Zee en Duin. This municipality was merged in 1936 into the new municipality of Beverwijk. The museum was founded by an exhibition in 1927 commemorating 650 years of market rights in Beverwijk. The museum has been located at its current location since 1991. The museum is open every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from April to September from 2 pm to 5 pm. In October to March the museum is open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Kasteeltuin Assumburg
Kasteeltuin Assumburg 9
1967NG Heemskerk
http://www.kasteeltuinassumburg.nl
In the center of the Assumburg / Oud-Haerlem park, there is a castle garden behind Assumburg Castle. On the same spot as 300 years ago, a unique show garden, laid out in French Classicist style, has been realized. The garden is open every day from 10am to 6pm. Open until sunset in the winter period and until 9 p.m. in the summer period on Friday evening. Admission is free.
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