Nature in Zandvoort

Zandvoort aan zee is surrounded by fantastic nature. Although this nature on some spots is cultivated, for example with biking and hiking trails, the nature in most of the areas untouched and can it be smoking course.

The 'Amsterdamse waterleidingduinen' is the nature reserve South of zandvoort. This water-collection area of Pwn is an oasis in the otherwise busy Randstad. It consists of beautiful and various nature and houses a large number of different animal species. Apart from a multitude of different bird species, foxes and rabbits are mustelids, squirrel, only a few residents.

The most well-known resident group is probably the deer population, which is a real attraction, especially during the rutting season (October). During this period, the stags roar merrily. With this call, they let it be known that they are ready to mate and that they will not shy away from a fight with other males. That this fight is not a gentle one, is evident from the loud bangs that can regularly be heard in the water supply dunes during this period. During the rutting season, VVV Zandvoort organises so-called roaring walks, during which visitors go in search of roaring and fighting deer with a guide.

The fact that the Amsterdam water supply dune area has a rich history is evidenced by the many bunkers from the Second World War that the area is rich in. During the occupation, the bunkers were built as part of the Atlantic Wall, a defense line of 2685 km in total, stretching from Norway to Spain. These bunkers are also freely accessible to the public.

The north of Andvoort borders on National Park Zuid-kennemerland: one of the twenty national parks that the Netherlands is rich in. National Park Zuid-kennemerland is particularly suitable for cyclists, which makes Zandvoort eminently suitable as a base for cycling enthusiasts. The wide cycling network with junctions gives you the opportunity to admire the beautiful unique flora and fauna via various routes.