Bergen, Coastal municipality in North Holland, Netherlands
Description
Bergen is a coastal municipality in North Holland comprising several villages including Bergen aan Zee, Egmond aan den Hoef, Egmond aan Zee, and Groet. The area sits just above sea level and features beaches, dunes, and farmland typical of the Dutch coast.
History
The current municipality was formed in 2001 when three separate communities merged: Egmond, Schoorl, and Bergen, with Bergen's origins tracing back to 1811. This union combined the distinct coastal settlements into a single administrative unit.
Culture
The local art movement attracted painters and sculptors who found inspiration in the coastal landscapes and light. Today, the region remains connected to this artistic heritage through its galleries and the Museum Kranenburgh, which displays works from that era.
Practical
Explore the area by bicycle, which is the main way people get around locally. The region is well-connected by bus to nearby Alkmaar, making cycling and public transport the best options for visitors.
Did you know?
The Schoorlse Duinen nature reserve within the municipality is home to some of the Netherlands' highest sand dunes. This distinctive dune landscape draws visitors interested in experiencing the region's natural features and hiking through varied terrain.
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Ruïnekerk, Bergen
352 m
Villa Russenduin
4.3 km
Russisch Monument
325 m
Museum Kranenburgh
721 m
Grafkelder van Nassau-Bergen
367 m
De Gouden Engel
3.1 km
Philisteinse Molen
2.7 km
De Viaan
3.2 km
Sluismolen
2.9 km
Damlandermolen
1.4 km
Bosmolen
3.2 km
Raadhuisstraat 10, Bergen
363 m
Witte Kerkje, Bergen
138 m
Berger Kunsthandel
366 m't Oude Hof
1.2 km
Gemetselde boogbrug
803 m
Bust of Jan Toorop
715 m
Meerwijklaan 7, Bergen
826 m
Meerwijklaan 5, Bergen
818 m
't Oude Hof: het melkbruggetje
1.2 km
't Oude Hof: toegangsbrug met hek
1.4 km
Zuilenhof
593 mVilla
894 m
Lijtweg 13, Bergen
884 m
Brug bij Meerweg 1, Bergen
855 m
Lijtweg 15, Bergen
877 m
Villa met erfafscheiding
456 m't Oude Hof: boogbruggetje
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