Easy access to Holland's marque destinations and undiscovered local tourist gemstones.
The port of IJmuiden is part of the municipality of
Velsen and is situated along the North Sea canal estuary, which discharges into the sea through enormous locks. The community can look back on a very rich history, reflected in its landscape and architectural variety, which combines the peace of wide beaches and dune landscapes with historic
country estates, woods and the hustle and bustle of a fishing port, fish market and local industry.
With its unique location and excellent infrastructure and facilities, this versatile town offers a wide scope of local recreational activities, cultural sites and a convenient and quick access to a fast range of top hinterland marquee destinations.
Cruise ships moor at the berths of the Felison Terminal, which are conveniently located on the seaward side of
the locks. The elegant terminal is able to harbour cruise vessel up to 295 meters, granting time saving access to the dynamic city of Amsterdam, which is only 30-45 minutes away. With close access to Schiphol Airport, the Felison Terminal provides the ideal starting point for cruises to the Baltic, Noway’s Fjords and North Cape, as well as, the UK Isles and the Atlantic West Coast.
For the adventurous IJmuiden offers a beautiful beachfront with extraordinarily wide beaches, where you can sail a blow cart or surf the waves. You can head for the open sea in a yacht, a real fishing boat or a RIB power boat. Or go to the nearby beautiful nature and recreation area of Spaarnwoude, with its 54 holes public golf club, horse stables and an indoor skiing slope.
To experience our history you can visit the medieval ruins of Castle Brederode and the embattlements on the Fort Island, part of the Unesco World Heritage’s Defence Line of Amsterdam. You can take a trip to the historic city of Haarlem, a mere 15 minute drive away. It’s historic city centre harbours the Frans Hals and Teyler Museums, offering both history and culture and is nominated “Best shopping city of the Netherlands”. A truly unique destination.
Experience nature while going on a walk or bike ride in our National Park “Zuid Kennemerland” with its protected
dune landscape and free ranging cattle. And who would not like to immerse in the intense colours of the famous Keukenhof flowers. At under an hour’s travel from IJmuiden, with its inspirational gardens and weekly alternating indoor flower exhibitions, the Keukenhof surely provides the ultimate colourful enjoyment.
Did you plan on visiting Amsterdam? The fast hydrofoil will take you there in less than thirty
minutes. See the “Night Watch” by Rembrandt, be amazed by all the paintings in the Van Gogh Museum or take a
tour through the canals and see the city from a different point of view.
So visiting IJmuiden combines an easy, time and costs saving, access to Holland’s top marquee attractions, next to a broad pallet of local touristic gemstones, which are yet to be discovered by the wider audience.
