Place to visit
Kennemerstrand, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Kennemerstrand is a beach in Netherlands (Haarlem). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach · Beaches
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 21 km as the crow flies
- Website
- np-zuidkennemerland.nl
- Coordinates
- 52.44982, 4.55799
What it is and where
Kennemerstrand is a beach in Netherlands (Haarlem). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Haarlem, where this site lists 125 more places to see, 9.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.44982, 4.55799; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kennemerstrand is June to September.
- JanBetter not7:57
- FebBetter not9:37
- MarBetter not11:31
- AprPossible13:40
- MayPossible15:30
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecBetter not7:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Lage vuurtoren van IJmuidenLighthouse in IJmuiden, the Netherlands1.7 km
- Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuidenLighthouse in the Netherlands2.1 km
- Fort IJmuidenFort of the defence line of Amsterdam2.2 km
- Midden-HerenduinProtected area2.8 km
- IJmuider Zee- en HavenmuseumMuseum in IJmuiden, the Netherlands2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Beaches
- Sand engine: coastal protection project in South Holland, the Netherlands
- Almeerderstrand: beach and recreation area in Almere, the Netherlands
- Blauwe Meer: lake in the Netherlands
- Recreatiegebied Zeumeren
- Noordsvaarder: Beach
- De Kerf: Beach
Every Netherlands place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kennemerstrand?
It is a beach in Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kennemerstrand?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.
How do you get to Kennemerstrand?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden, Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden, Fort IJmuiden. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Haarlem125 places to see in and around Haarlem, Netherlands: Keukenhof, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum. Best time: April to September.
- Beaches15 places for beaches in Netherlands, from Sand engine to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kennemerstrand on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.