Beverwijk, Administrative municipality in North Holland, Netherlands.
Description
Beverwijk is a municipality in North Holland, situated roughly 20 kilometers northwest of Amsterdam. The North Sea Canal marks its southern edge, while districts like IJmond and Wijk aan Zee define its character.
History
The settlement received city rights in 1298 from Count John I of Holland after growing around a pilgrimage site dedicated to Saint Agatha. This religious foundation shaped its early growth and character.
Culture
The area blends residential neighborhoods with harbor activity, where people from many backgrounds live side by side. Daily life here reflects both Dutch traditions and international character.
Practical
The area has good rail and motorway connections to Amsterdam and Haarlem through multiple tunnels that cross the canal. Plan your visit knowing that public transport and car travel are both convenient options.
Did you know?
The area became a furniture trading hub starting in the 1970s, with shops and showrooms lining a major commercial street. This retail focus remains a defining feature that draws shoppers from surrounding regions.
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Bazaar of Beverwijk
1.1 km
Fort bij IJmuiden
5.9 km
Bunker Museum IJmuiden
6.7 km
Landgoed Waterland
3.5 km
Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden
5.8 km
Saint Agatha's Church
542 m
Grote Kerk, Beverwijk
113 m
Oud Haerlem Castle
2.6 km
IJmuiden lower Lighthouse
6.2 km
Fort aan de St. Aagtendijk
2 km
Townhall of Velsen
3.6 km
Kasteel Foreest
1.3 km
Scheybeek
1.1 km
Watertoren
4.2 km
Fort Velsen
2.6 km
Akerendam
800 m
Animal Farm
1.5 km
Velserbeek
3.2 km
Huize Westerhout
1.8 km
Fort de Veldhuis
3.5 km
Beeldenpark Een Zee van Staal
4.4 km
Engelmunduskerk
2.9 km
Strand Wijk aan Zee
5.4 km
Museum Kennemerland
886 m
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum
5.1 km
Watertoren
5.3 km
Dorpskerk, Wijk aan Zee
4.5 km
Hoogovensmuseum
2.8 km
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