8 days in Ijmuiden Itinerary

IJmuiden is a port city in the Dutch province of North Holland and is the main town in the municipality of Velsen. Visit Museummolen Schermer and Ruins of Castle Brederode for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Bloemendaal Beach and Het Strand van IJmuiden aan Zee. Change things up with these side-trips from Ijmuiden: Heilooer Forest (in Heiloo), Zaandam (Zaanse Schans, Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, &more) and Molen van Groot (Piet) (in Alkmaar). Spend the 5th (Mon) exploring nature at Kennemer Dunes National Park. There's still lots to do: let the kids burn off some steam at Speeltuin De Veilige Haven, look for all kinds of wild species at Duinreservaat Castricum, contemplate the long history of Papiermolen De Schoolmeester/moulin a papier De Schoolmeester, and kick back and relax at IJmuiden Strand.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. June in Ijmuiden sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 53°F at night.