Walking & Cycling
The Groenendaal estate is a 3-minute walk away. In the forest there is also Restaurant Groenendaal with a large terrace where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or a drink in the summer. The forest bar is currently open with delicious treats, “coffee to go” or a glass of wine, https://www.landgoedgroenendaal.nl/
Buitenplaats Leyduin, 15 minutes by bike, beautiful surroundings for a lovely walk, https://www.landennoordholland.nl/natuurgebied/buitenplaats-leyduin.
The "Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen" is the dune area between Zandvoort and Langevelderslag, see http://awd.waternet.nl/. A visit to Boshut 't Panneland https://t-panneland.nl/ is highly recommended. 't Panneland has been one of the popular places on the edge of the dunes for years. The location is absolutely unique and the atmosphere special. What could be more pleasant than to drink a glass of Leffe by the fireplace after a long walk in the Amsterdam water supply dunes, a 3600 hectare nature reserve?
The beaches of Bloemendaal, Zandvoort and Noordwijk are a stone's throw away and offer an abundance of free beach and nice beach bars, from basic to hip & trendy. It is wonderful to walk on the coastline or in the dunes all year round. Especially in summer it is advisable to take a bicycle to enjoy the beach and the sea.
But don't forget Langevelderslag, where you will find a wonderfully unspoilt free beach with Restaurant Nederzandt on the dune edge, which is open all year round, https://nederzandt.nl/ From here, a walk to Noordwijk is highly recommended!
Heemstede has a very attractive center. The Binnenweg is a shopping street with allure. You can walk there in 20 minutes or take the bike. You will find a good variety of nice and "tasty" shops, terraces, bars and restaurants. A listing of our favorites is available in the Boatshed.
