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Circuit Zandvoort
Dutch seaside circuit with banked corners, revived for modern F1
2 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeNetherlandsNorth Holland
Zandvoort
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Zandvoort
Zandvoort works well as a base: 10 minutes from Overveen, 2km from Circuit Zandvoort.
Zandvoort is in North Holland, Netherlands, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Overveen, about 6 km away.
Zandvoort (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈzɑntfoːrt] ) is a municipality in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the major beach resorts of the Netherlands; it has a long sandy beach. It is bordered by coastal dunes of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and the Amsterdam water supply dunes. It hosts theRead more
country's most prominent motor racing circuit, Circuit Zandvoort—the host of the Dutch Grand Prix from 1950 through 1985 and from 2021 to 2026.
The municipality extends inland to take in Bentveld; it had a population of 17,374 in 2025. A nudist bathing section of the beach with six eateries begins about 2 km (1¼ miles) to the south and extends kilometers further.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Zandvoort?
Within an hour or so of Zandvoort: Circuit Zandvoort (2 km), Haarlem Grote Markt (7 km), Keukenhof Gardens (11 km), Zaanse Schans (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Zandvoort?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Brouwersdam and Afsluitdijk.
Where is Zandvoort?
Zandvoort is in North Holland, Netherlands, about 6 km from Overveen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,868
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.3713, 4.5331
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Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Zandvoort
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Haarlem Grote Markt
A handsome historic square dominated by the towering St-Bavo church where Mozart once played the great organ.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Keukenhof Gardens
The world's largest flower garden, displaying roughly seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths each spring.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Zaanse Schans
A riverside open-air village of working green windmills, clog makers and cheese sheds just north of Amsterdam.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Van Gogh Museum
The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands' national museum showcasing 800 years of Dutch art and history, including Rembrandt's The Night Watch.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Zandvoort
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 51 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
- 66 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.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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