landmark
Zaanse Schans
A riverside open-air village of working green windmills, clog makers and cheese sheds just north of Amsterdam.
20 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeNetherlandsNorth Holland
Egmond aan den Hoef
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Egmond aan den Hoef
Egmond aan den Hoef is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Oosterzij, 20km from Zaanse Schans.
Egmond aan den Hoef is in North Holland, Netherlands, with about 3,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Oosterzij, about 6 km away.
Egmond aan den Hoef (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛxmɔnt aːn də(n) ˈɦuf]) is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Bergen, and lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Alkmaar. Until 2001, Egmond aan den Hoef was part of the municipality of Egmond.
The village was firstRead more
mentioned in 1167 Ekmunde, and means "parcel of land belonging to Egmond". The name originally applied only to the castle, but was later used for the settlement around the castle.
In Egmond aan den Hoef are the remains of Egmond Castle, the residence of the House of Egmond. The castle was first built in the 11th century, and was destroyed around 1205. It was rebuilt and fortified, and was destroyed again in the 14th century. Again it was rebuilt. In 1573 at the order of William the Silent it was demolished by the Geuzen, led by Diederik Sonoy. The remnants were taken down at the end of the 18th century. During the 1930s the remains were dug up.
The French philosopher René Descartes, author of Meditations on First Philosophy, lived in Egmond aan den Hoef, right near the castle remains, in 1643-44 and perhaps longer. For many years he lived in the neighboring village of Egmond-Binnen.
Where to Stay in Egmond aan den Hoef
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Egmond aan den Hoef.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Egmond aan den Hoef.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Egmond aan den Hoef?
Within an hour or so of Egmond aan den Hoef: Zaanse Schans (20 km), Circuit Zandvoort (27 km), Haarlem Grote Markt (27 km), Winkel 43 (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Egmond aan den Hoef?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Afsluitdijk and Brouwersdam.
Where is Egmond aan den Hoef?
Egmond aan den Hoef is in North Holland, Netherlands, about 6 km from Oosterzij.
Road trip
Drive to Egmond aan den Hoef
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Egmond aan den Hoef. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 3,630
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.6233, 4.6528
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Netherlands
Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
Full driving guide for NetherlandsTags
Worth the detour from Egmond aan den Hoef
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Circuit Zandvoort
Dutch seaside circuit with banked corners, revived for modern F1
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Haarlem Grote Markt
A handsome historic square dominated by the towering St-Bavo church where Mozart once played the great organ.
27 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Winkel 43
Corner café on Amsterdam's Noordermarkt whose towering cinnamon-heavy appeltaart with whipped cream is widely held to be the Netherlands' best apple pie: the queue on Saturday market morning is part of the ritual.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Royal Palace Amsterdam
Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.
32 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Anne Frank House
The preserved hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II, a powerful memorial to the Holocaust.
32 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Egmond aan den Hoef
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 52 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
- 68 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Egmond aan den Hoef.
Plan a trip around Egmond aan den Hoef
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Egmond aan den Hoef.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.