The Strandpaviljoen Beach Inn between IJmuiden and Zandvoort, Velsen, Netherlands is located in the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park, a beautiful nature reserve right by the sea and it is a paradise for both humans and pets. In winter the fireplace provides a cozy respite from long walks on the beach and in summer there is the terrace, they are open for lunch, dinner, drinks and cater to parties, wedding ceremonies, funerals and special occasions with excellent menus to choose from including buffets, feasts and high tea. The Strandpaviljoen Beach Inn offers an exquisite menu with small plates, Dutch dishes, snacks, salads, pizzas, burgers, meat dishes and desserts, there is something for everyone on the menu, come for a sublime dining experience surrounded by nature and beauty.READ MORE

At Westenwind Marine Antiques in IJmuiden, you will find treasures that have been uniquely sourced. Many nautical artifacts are one off and these rare finds are generally hard to come by. Although it is not the primary business of Westenwind Marine, nautical antiques are in high demand and the company decided to enhance their business by starting an antique nautical collection. Some artifacts can be found but mainly large, brassed items are available. Owing to Westenwind Marine staff working in the industry, their extensive knowledge has impacted on ensuring accurate, original information is provided for the antiques and artifacts on the floor. Providing most of Holland, Westenwind Marine Antiques is a must visit for the serious nautical aficionado.READ MORE

Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands home of the tower has been delighting guests for years with their delicious hamburgers, Jack Daniel's spare ribs, stone oven pizzas and tapas by reservation only, and all dishes are perfect for take away. They have indoor and outdoor dining options and the Beachhouse here sells everything under the sun that has to do with the beach, including kites, inflatables, toys, bodyboards and skimboards, wind games and flip flops, name it the probably have it. Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis is the perfect location for private events, parties, celebrations and meetings, and choices include buffets, tapas and other menu options, come for a wonderful dining experience with spectacular views over the boats and water.READ MORE

Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located just 150 metres from the beach, and you wake to the sound of the ocean, step out onto your balcony and enjoy the rich sea air and stunning views. The hotel features 146 spacious and tidy rooms with choices of classic rooms, superior rooms, suites, a disabled suite and superior suites, and they are pet friendly, there's a fitness centre and sauna as well as Turkish steam room. Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach has excellent meeting and event facilities for groups large and small, and the restaurant Beaufort serves culinary delights on the beach with views across the Kennemer dunes to the marina, come sample the chefs exquisite specialties, they also cater to corporate events and family celebrations, come for a fabulous stay or event and your absolute dining pleasure.READ MORE

De Meerplaats is a fabulous seafood restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands where every Monday is Lobster Monday, and they serve a whole lobster with garnishes at a really good price. There's a separate room for festivities including parties and events and receptions and they are available for lunch, dinner or a buffet with various packages to suit your requirements. De Meerplaats offers and extensive wine list to compliment meals, and the chef prepares and exquisite menu with fresh daily fish from the fish auction, they also offer a three course choice menu with a variety of starters, main courses and desserts to enjoy at an attractive price, and here you get to compile your own menu, a must try and highly recommended for a fabulous dining experience every day, plus there are weekend specials and unexpected surprise with daily turbot, catfish, mullet and more.READ MORE

The Forteiland IJmuiden on the North Sea is the largest fort in the Defense line of Amsterdam, and they are a versatile location for companies, customer days out, staff parties and meetings in historical surrounds. Modern facilities in authentic rooms ensure a wonderful visit and there are 18 meeting rooms, it's the perfect atmosphere for business indoors and out, they also offer spectacular RIB boating over the open waters at high speed for relaxation, adventure and fun, it's an island with unlimited possibiliites. The Forteiland IJmuiden also offers excellent team building activities and adventures, basejump without a parachute, walk across a balance beam, there's rifle shooting, archery and much more with ultimate team building challenges, the fort is also a place of discovery with fascinating tours, and they are open year round.READ MORE

Gerard Van Es in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands serves an award winning menu of classic dishes, seafood and fish dishes, it's fish seventh heaven for those that love all things fish. Enjoy oyster slurping and all you can eat mussels, connoisseur fish and classic fish, fish and chips, shellfish and more, and here they serve sustainable choices showcasing traditional Dutch North sea fish straight from the fish auction. Gerard Van Es is a traditional fish restaurant that also caters to land lovers, and there's a great take away menu, there is a fish shop at the restuarant so you can take some home with you after dining, choose your favourite fish in the shop and the restaurant will prepare it for you and serve it, or else take it home and delight your guests, they also cater to special occasions and corporate events.READ MORE

The Sportfishing Company departs from IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands aboard their 800 HP modern charter boat, and they offer outstanding service with good catches guaranteed. The boat and her crew are ready for an ideal fishing day out, and with a wide aft deck for stable location is perfect for fishing, they offer mackerel fishing, wreck fishing, anchor fishing, sea bass fishing, shark fishing, multi day trips and Summer fishing. The Sportfishing Company offers the Wahoo for rent for events and intimate cruises with many possibilities, come cruises the North Sea, the Ijsselmeer, enjoy maritime events, water sports and fishing, put a program together with the skipper and enjoy a wonderful time out on the boat and these waters, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

Eventmaker in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands offers excellent outdoor activities for company events, team building and private events it's perfect for a bachelor party, let the games begin. Enjoy an outdoor laser game, the adrenaline and thrills of RIB boating, powerkiting, learn how to ride a kitebuggy, flyboarding with a kite, archery and sniper shooting, it's all here and more. Eventmaker also offer paintball, disc golf, sandcastle building for adults and ice sculpture, painting by the sea, surf kayaking and rafting, beach challenges and beach volleyball, there is also a 6 camp with 6 different fun and sporting activities, it's all here with professional instructors, a world of fun awaits.READ MORE

The Bunker Museum in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands welcomes you to a fascinating and informative visit in the men's bunker of the Heerenduin battery, and they celebrate special events like Bunker Day and the Historical weekend. Listed as a national monument, and from November to March you can enjoy museum tours on the first Sunday of every month available for 15 people, so advanced booking is a must for these winter tours during their winter closure. The Bunker Museum is open every first and third Sunday in the months of April to October, come learn about the fascinating life of the 18 soldiers who stayed here during the Second world war, this open air museum also features outside collection pieces of beach barriers, and the rooms inside have ben converted into a diorama with reconstructions of a bedroom from then and more, they also have an underground Seehund pavilion which shows the wreck of a 12 metre long mini boat, it's all here for a fascinating visit.READ MORE