12 km

Camperduin beach

Camperduin is a popular choice for families with young children, largely because of its sheltered lagoon. The shallow, glassy water is often a little more inviting than the North Sea, making it a lovely spot for paddling and playing.

If you’re after the open sea instead, just cross the dunes and you’re there. Camperduin also marks the start of the newer dune landscape that stretches south along the coast towards Petten.

How to get there

From Strand49, Camperduin is around a 45-minute cycle along the coastal bike path. It’s a beautiful ride, and by the time you arrive, the open North Sea gives way to the calm waters of the lagoon. Don’t have a bike with you? You can hire a bike or e-bike from us. If you’re driving, there is parking by the beach entrance; charges apply during the high season.

For children

There’s plenty here to keep younger visitors entertained. A large pirate ship on the beach is made for climbing and imaginative play, while the shallow lagoon is ideal for little ones to paddle in. You can also hire stand-up paddleboards and explore the water at a more leisurely pace.

With no surf to contend with in the lagoon, it’s a particularly gentle spot for young children to enjoy the water.

Beach pavilions

Camperduin has two beach pavilions, both open all year round.

Strandpaviljoen STRUIN overlooks the dunes and sea, welcomes dogs and is especially well known for its warm apple pie.
Beach Restaurant Prince George is spacious, with a large terrace and views across the sea.

Explore the dunes

Just beyond Camperduin, the Schoorlse Duinen begin, home to the highest and widest dunes in the Netherlands. In the village of Schoorl, you’ll find the famous climbing dune, while further into the landscape lies the highest officially measured dune in the country, rising more than fifty metres above sea level.

It’s an easy way to combine a day at the beach with a walk through one of the most impressive dune landscapes on the Dutch coast.

Visiting with your dog

Camperduin falls within the Municipality of Bergen, where the rules for dogs differ from those in the Municipality of Schagen. As a general rule, dogs can be off the lead outside the summer season, while daytime restrictions apply during the summer months.