IJmuiden
Netherlands · Provincie Noord-HollandNL
Town in North Holland, Netherlands
IJmuiden is a port town in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is the main town in the municipality of Velsen which lies mainly to the south-east. Including its large sea locks, it straddles the mouth of the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam. To the south it abuts a large reserve of plant-covered dunes, the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. The town is on the south bank; the north bank is otherwise a steel plant and Velsen-Noord.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 48,320
- Coordinates
- 52.460, 4.610
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of IJmuiden
Travellers heading to Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands will find IJmuiden, a small town. It counts about 48,320 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. IJmuiden is strongest on water sports, adventure and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in IJmuiden
Water Sports in IJmuiden
(6)For water sports, expect Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats, Surf and Water Sports. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for IJmuiden.
Adventure in IJmuiden
(2)Under adventure, IJmuiden is tagged with Adventure and Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for IJmuiden.
Culture in IJmuiden
(1)Our data lists Docks as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for IJmuiden.
Nightlife in IJmuiden
(1)For nightlife, expect Casinos. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for IJmuiden.
More to do in IJmuiden
(1)IJmuiden records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from IJmuiden's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit IJmuiden
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
IJmuiden is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Provincie Noord-Holland and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near IJmuiden that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is IJmuiden known for?
- IJmuiden, in Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands, is best known for water sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 48,320 residents.
- What can you do in IJmuiden?
- Recorded activities in IJmuiden include Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats, Surf and Water Sports. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit IJmuiden?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is IJmuiden located?
- IJmuiden is located in Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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