Zandvoort Attractions

Zandvoort, on the North Sea coast to the west of Haarlem, has an international reputation as one of the leading Dutch seaside resorts.

In spite of the multiple activities of a modern resort Zandvoort seeks to preserve its original character; thus in the redevelopment of the northern part of the town efforts are being made to retain the atmosphere of the old fishing village, which until 1828 had a population of no more than 700. At the same time the Folk Union and the Old Zandvoort Society are concerned to preserve traditional customs and the old local costumes.