From Best Western Beach Hotel Bergen aan Zee through Alkmaar

Nature and culture go hand in hand on this tour. You'll soak up plenty of history in Alkmaar and Bergen. The fresh air comes from the beautiful forests of the Schoorlse Dunes and the westerly wind along the North Sea coast.

Cheese Town. The route starts at the Best Western Beach Hotel Bergen aan Zee in the heart of Bergen aan Zee, a picturesque and charming seaside resort. You'll see several characteristic villas here. You'll also pass Parnassia Park, a beautiful native garden with over 200 plant species. Definitely worth a visit. Then you'll cycle through the rolling dunes and polders just outside Alkmaar. In the old heart of the cheese town, you'll easily experience the historic atmosphere. You'll see, among other things, the corn mill 't Roode Hert.

Bergen: The artists' village of Bergen also boasts a rich cultural history. You'll see many villas. The area around the fifteenth-century Ruinekerk church is a protected village view, offering a delightful atmosphere. The local nature has even more to offer: you'll ride through the Schoorlse Dunes. After disembarking, you can enjoy the surf in Bergen aan Zee or a drink on the terrace of the Best Western Beach Hotel Bergen aan Zee.