Landal Beach Resort Ooghduyne

If you fancy stepping out of your accommodation and taking a stroll along the beach a short walk away then Beach Resort Ooghduyne is just the place for you. With the capital city of Amsterdam and traditional cheese markets of Alkmaar within an hour’s drive this makes it a great base for exploring more of Holland too.

Beach Resort Ooghduyne is located in Julianadorp aan Zee which is the most popular beach in the area. With its long stretch of beautiful sandy beach and pavillion bar/restaurant it is easy to while away the hours soaking up the sun and exploring the beach. The beach has been awarded a blue flag which means that it passes international standards for cleanliness, quality and safety, all of which are a must when travelling with babies and toddlers. The nearby town of Julianadorp, 2km away has several supermarkets, shops and places to eat.

Once you’ve become acquainted with your own beach which is just 1km from the holiday park, you may decide to venture further afield and head out to explore the local area. With an array of cycling and walking routes to choose from you can easily meander through the dunes and visit neighbouring towns. The port of Den Helder is just 6km away and is worth a visit if not just for its Navy museum, Fort (Kijkduin) and Aquarium.

But it isn’t just beaches which catch the eye around here as when spring comes around the fields surrounding this area come into magnificent bloom with the colourful floral display that you come to expect from the Dutch. There are even some specific places where you can visit to ‘pluck your own’ such as the Floratuin.

On site there is an indoor pool with slide which is lit by fun lighting that children love to zoom down. For toddlers there’s a quirky lighthouse slide too! The pool also has a whirlpool and rapids adding that little bit of extra fun! What Beach Resort Ooghduyne does well is to incorporate the natural beauty of the area into its activities for children, such as the playground area which is set in its own giant sandpit or the indoor play area created from natural materials. There is even a golf course with its own family 9 hole course.

Bollo, Landal’s mascot, has his own children’s club and you never know, he may just pop by for a visit and share a high five with your children while you’re there. A full entertainment program is also available during school holidays. But, with a beach position as enviable as this you may have more problem getting your children away from the fun of the waves and digging in the sand than wondering what to do next!

Julianadorp is close to the island of Texel linked by a short ferry ride across the water. The trip is well worth it to see this relatively unknown island which was recently recognised as 3rd in the top 10 places to visit in Europe by The Lonely Planet. You will discover turquoise waters and bags full of natural environment to explore and visit.