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Kennemer LoopFiets in IJmuiden offers wonderful excursions on this balance bike also known as a lopifit, and by moving in a unique way you get to exercise, keep fit, relax and enjoy the adventures, make the sustainable choice with these bikes. Join them for an e-loop bike tour and make a surprise stop at Villa Westend for coffee, tea, apple pie or cheesecake, even lunch, juice, beers and snacks, there are many packages available when you plan your visit. Kennemer LoopFiets also have balance bikes available for purchase, they are trendy electric bikes with six gears on which you can walk, a must have for commuting, fun and a means of transport, they also offer workshops and training on creativity and personal development for individuals and companies.READ MORE

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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

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 Van Der Valk Taxi service in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is always on the move, and they offer a safe and reliable service covering business and private transport. With and eye on the environment, they only drive a fleet of hybrid vehicles to minimise impact, and have chosen the safe comfort and reliability of Mercedes and BMW, there are sedans and station wagons, luxury VIP buses and even VIP cars with a guard, they cater to everyone and certified drivers always ensure you arrive at your destination via the quickest route. The Van Der Valk Taxi service also have classic yellow Buick New York cabs for a touch of nostalgia, they are available for trade fairs and events with or without a driver, and you get to arrive in style, all your transport needs are covered with them.READ MORE

Sportvisserij Ijmuiden is a leader in organising unforgettable day trips out on the waters for companies and private individuals, and they offer sport fishing, sea fishing and cruises with good old fashioned hospitality and great service. Mackerel, cod and flatfish are fished throughout the year, and the ship is fully equipped with all you need, plus has all safety certificates, they even have a heated bar with tasty snacks and drinks. Sportvisserij Ijmuiden provides the perfect outing for companies, colleagues, friends and family and in Summer there is an outdoor bar with the possibility of a BBQ, and unforgettable and wonderful day is guaranteed, let the adventures begin.READ MORE

The Augusta Hotel and Restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located in a beautiful polished redbrick building dating back to 1907, and recently decorated in Art Deco style is equipped with all the modern comforts. There are 25 hotel rooms with different choices available and a free breakfast, they are fully equipped for longer stays and there are also facilities for business meetings, and they will organise yours exclusively, plus there are different conference packages. The Augusta Hotel and Restaurant has a beautiful and stylish, elegantly decorated restaurant serving exquisite French cuisine with a modern touch and wonderful selection of wines, they are open for lunch and dinner, there are also exclusive dining halls available for private events with rental equipment, come for an unforgettable stay and event, they look forward to being of excellent service.READ MORE

Parrilla Grande in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands offers a unique concept of Argentinian cuisine with sublime meat dishes from there, and it comes fresh in special refrigerated containers, so no freezing. Come for the best Argentinian meat dishes prepared on an open charcoal fire served rare, medium or well done with French fries or a baked potato and salad bar, and there are mouthwatering choices of sirloin, tenderloin and ribeye as well as combos with sauces of your choices. Parrilla Grande also offer a complete meat assortment served on your own table grill, there are spare ribs too and they have a children's menu, plus the serve wines, coffee, cocktails and siblime desserts for the perfect ending to a wonderful meal, come to meat lovers heaven done the Argentinian way with pure Black Angus Argentianian steaks.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

The Hotel Velsen in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands has comfortable double and single rooms with tea and coffee, private bathrooms and a desk, there are apartments for longer stays and free WIFI is available throughout the hotel. The Greek Restaurant Kreta is located on the ground floor, and they serve exquisite Greek cuisine in an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere, come for the wonderful Greek hospitality, great food and friendly staff. The Hotel Velsen also features a shared living room with large LCD TV and they regularly broadcast sports matches and typical Dutch programs, come for a wonderful stay near the lovely beach which is perfect for a refreshing day out, the hotel also offers business packages, and housing for foreign workers and companies with shared or private facilities, book your room by the seaside today. 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

SHIP is the Sluis Haven Information Point in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands and the largest sea lock in the world, here they show you how construction is being tackled and how far it has progressed, there are permanent exhibitions and it is a fascinating visit for young and old. You enjoy a guided tour and there are various packages available with films, excursions and lectures, there is even a restaurant and roof terrace. SHIP is an entire lock complex replicated to scale, come view the fine examples of Dutch hydraulic engineering, turn the buttons yourself and be a lock keeper, they are even wheelchair accessible, the welcome groups and companies for an educational and amazing day out, they can also cater to meetings for product presentations or workshops in VIP and cinema rooms with lunch, tour guides, catering and facilitators, it's all here, a must experience attraction.READ MORE

Kop Van De Haven in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands offers an unforgettable maritime experience with beautiful waters and sea all around you, they offer a unique dining experience with a combination of nature, port activities, shipping traffic and cruises. Everyday from ten to ten they have mouthwatering dishes available no matter your mood and there are exquisite bread dishes, soups and appetizers, fish and chips, sushi, salads and sashimi, sublime shellfish dishes and delectable main, or enjoy something from the BBQ and end with the perfect dessert. Kop Van De Haven offers delicious fish and meat dishes and wines, it's perfect for private or business meetings and with a unique and constantly changing view offers a beautiful nautical touch, they have facilities for the disabled and WIFI is free, they have group menus including buffets and business packages, it's all here.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

Zilt aan Zee in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is a beautiful beach restaurant with mouthwatering specialties including tenderloin carpacccio and goat cheese salad to name a few, they also make all their own sauces, dressings and soups with ingredients from their own soil. The owner can regularly be found out on the waters fishing for sea bass and cod, and in winter there is always redfish on the menu, the are open every day for lunch or drinks, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday they serve dinner too. Zilt aan Zee offers excellent event and catering choices include a beach BBQ grill with professional BBQ masters, a live cooking lobster BBQ, veggies only BBQ, surf and turf, picnic lunch, walking dinner and more, this is the perfect location for your dream wedding by the sea with an intimate ceremony, sweets table, bubbles, a live cooking beach BBQ and lounge evening by the sea swinging into midnight, closing under a shower of stars.READ MORE

DFDS Seaways offers ferries to Holland and France with four routes from the UK, and have one many awards as the leading ferry operator in Europe and the world, they also offer mini cruises, short breaks, ferry crossings, holiday cruises and more. They offers a daily, overnight ferry to IJmuiden which sails from Newcastle, you get to spend a comfortable night in a private en-suite cabin and facilities and amenities onboard this modern cruise ship include a cinema, bars and restaurants and more. DFDS Seaways welcomes you to catch the newest blockbusters and latests movies in their onboard cinemas, and there are a number of bars on board where guests can drinks and relax, some even provide live music and entertainment, and they outdoor Sky Bar is up on deck, staff even organise wine, beer and whiskey tastings, and for delicious dining there's a buffet restaurant, an a la carte restaurant and a cafe, also a children's play area, welcome aboard.READ MORE

Hokkai Kitchen in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is the place to come for fresh sushi and other delightful Japanese treats, there's sake too, and with two sushi chefs and their staff, there is always something divine being made. You can order online in advance and your meals will be freshly prepared when you arrive, they have sushi specialties, teriyaki and yakitori, Thai curries and a seafood curry, yakisoba, fried black tiger prawns in chili sauce, Japanese dumplings, Japanese fish pizza with sauce and more with great sides, enjoyed with sake or Japanese beers. Hokkai Kitchen offers Japanese catering for corporate events, parties, opening nights and private occasions, and their top chefs will prepare fresh sushi and fresh hot meat and dishes at your location, they cater to all events even the most diverse, book for the divine today.READ MORE

Da Maurizio in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands prepares the Italian divine from traditional recipes of the tastes of Tuscany, come get to know Italy with an exquisite culinary journey through their menu. Enjoy exquisite delights with choices of a three or six course menu based on meat, fish or veg or small cold or hot dishes, soups, breads and salads, they also serve delectable pastas include the dark squid paste pasta, and there mouthwatering pizzas are prepared with a tomato and mozzarella base, there are main meat and fish dishes prepared in butter and wonderful desserts too. Da Maurizio pairs meals with delicious Italian wines, and they have a wonderful variety of coffees, spirits and other drinks, they host regular events like wine tasting and tarot evenings, a must visit, highly recommended.READ MORE

Ijmuiden Zeevissen is a sport fishing company in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands that take you on wonderful sea fishing adventures aboard the Inifinity Sportfisher with the skipper. Originally built as a lifeboat, the Viking Marine boat has been professionally converted, and take you out on the waters targetting cod, mackerel, dab, sea bass, flounder, whiting and more. Ijmuiden Zeevissen will clean your fish for you, and even provide catering with special dishes, you can also have your fish prepared at Rokerij Smeding the day that is caught for a fee, let the fishing adventures begin, a day out includes all fishing tackle, live bait, gear and soft drinks, they also welcome groups up to 19 and sail out with two boats side by side.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 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

Hotel Rauw aan de Kade in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands offers different attractive room choices, and the 8 deluxe rooms have harbour views, come stay in luxury with rooms of character, distinction, raw elements and visual aspects, it's a beautiful combination. The little extras that make life great include a bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee in rooms, soundproofing for a great nights rest, a good buffet breakfast, delicious meals in the a la carte restaurants, extremely friendly bar staff and free WIFI. Hotel Rauw aan de Kade is located on the side of a fishing harbour and is extremely quiet, they also host events and celebrations, and if you prefer to self cater their are good facilities available for you to do so, come for a comfortable stay in modern surrounds.READ MORE