Place to visit
Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee is a lighthouse in the Netherlands (The Hague). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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
- Lighthouse in the Netherlands · Architecture
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 27 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.20026, 4.39095
What it is and where
Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee is a lighthouse in the Netherlands (The Hague). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in The Hague, where this site lists 172 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.20026, 4.39095; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 27 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 Architecture 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 Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee is April to September.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecPossible7:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30. 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
- Andreaskerk (Katwijk)Protestant church building279 m
- Vredeskerk, KatwijkChurch building in Katwijk, Netherlands515 m
- Katwijks MuseumArt museum in Katwijk, Netherlands571 m
- VlaggeduinHighest point in Zuid-Holland, Netherlands1.2 km
- BerkheideNature area and former human settlement in South Holland, the Netherlands2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Architecture
- Erasmusbrug: bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Kinderdijk windmills: group of windmills in Kinderdijk, Netherlands
- Euromast: observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Magere Brug: bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Zeeland Bridge: longest bridge in the Netherlands
- Oldehove: iconic leaning church tower in Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee?
It is a lighthouse in the Netherlands. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, 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 Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 30.
How do you get to Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 27 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 Andreaskerk (Katwijk), Vredeskerk, Katwijk, Katwijks Museum. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- The Hague172 places to see in and around The Hague, Netherlands: Mauritshuis, Peace Palace, Senate. Best time: April to September.
- Architecture518 places for architecture in Netherlands, from Erasmusbrug to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and dayli
- 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 Vuurbaak van Katwijk aan Zee on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.