Bergen and Bergen aan Zee are at about 50 kilometres northwest of Amsterdam.
From time Bergen has been an attraction for visitors due to the situation of the
village on the edge of dunes and nature. Bergen aan Zee lies in the middle of
the natural beauty of the Schoorl Forestry Area and the Noord-Holland Dune
Reserve. The two villages are separated by the dunes with an extensive network
of cycle paths and walking routes. To the north of Bergen lies woody Schoorl and
to the east of Bergen the bird-sanctuary.
Click here to have a peek on the beach in Bergen
aan Zee!
Bergen is well over 1000 years old and built around the Ruined Church which
dates from the 15th century. From time Bergen has been a village for artists who
regard the peace and space as a source of inspiration; broad avenues with plenty
of greenery and large residences hard up against nature. Works of the
"Bergen School", the artistic movement named after the village, can be seen, with other
things, in the Kranenburg Museum. There are still a great many
artists in residence, exhibiting their pieces in the galleries and the artists'
centre. Here you can buy pieces of modern art as well.
The Holland Music
Sessions take place during the summer, with many evening concerts by talented
young international musicians. In the summer art and craft markets take place
and in October there is the event known as the Ten Days of Art. The centre of
Bergen has available terraces, cafes and restaurants - and, most important for
the shopping enthusiast, small shops.
Bergen aan Zee is primarily a bathing resort with a freely accessible beach with
a variety of facilities and a naturist area on the northern side. The village is
recommended not only for bathing but also for surfing and catamaran sailing. In
addition a marine aquarium has been established, which presents a picture of the
denizens of the sea throughout the world.
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