Bergen

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Plein featuring street scenes and outdoor eating
Plein which includes a city, outdoor eating and cafe lifestyle
Plein
Plein which includes heritage architecture
Plein featuring outdoor art
Swim in the North Sea, walk over sandy beaches and dunes and take your time exploring this quaint heritage town with its many artistic touches.

The large dunes, big horizons and vibrant colors of the seaside of North Holland drew many Dutch artists to visit Bergen a century ago. Bring your camera or paintbrush to capture its beautiful coastline for yourself and enjoy the heritage attractions in the heart of this artistic town.

Bergen is just a 45-minute drive northwest of the Dutch capital Amsterdam and also part of the Noord Holland province. This destination is hugely popular with mainly sun-seeking Germans in summer and Dutch tourists during the Christmas holidays, but is blissfully quiet during the low season.

Start your discovery tour of Bergen in the heart of town. Join the locals on the covered café terraces in the central Plein (“Square”) and honor Dutch traditions by ordering a coffee with apple pie or a beer with deep-fried croquettes.

Set out on foot or rent an E-bike and head to Het Sterkenhuis, Bergen’s oldest residence, which was turned into a house museum.

Next up, admire the 15th-century Ruïnekerk (Ruined Church) on your way to the Museum Kranenburgh with its sculpture garden and figurative landscape paintings by the artists of the Bergen School.

Don’t miss the nearby Park Meerwijk, a wooded villa estate from 1915. Admire the park’s unusual brick and wood houses with thatched roofs, which showcase the Amsterdamse School style of architecture.

There are many scenic forested and coastal walking trails around Bergen. You can also cycle to the coast and through the Schoorlse Duinen to other picturesque Dutch towns in the municipality of Bergen by following the De Brede Duinen (The Wide Dunes)route. The seaside town of Egmond, to the south, has a ruined medieval castle.

Beach-front vacation homes line the coast of Bergen aan Zee, the closest seaside community to Bergen. Admire the small town’s picturesque Vredeskerkje (Peace Church) and visit its Sea Aquarium.

After spending a few hours relaxing on the beach, enjoy refreshments or hot drinks at the Strandpaviljoen SB Noord (North Beach Pavilion), which is a bit of a local icon and a good place for people-watching. Seeing the sunset from this magical spot on the beach is the perfect finale to your Bergen visit.

blooming Hotel

blooming Hotel

4 out of 5
Duinweg 5, Bergen
$95 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$109 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Extremely difficult to find, good single room."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

blooming Hotel
Fletcher Hotel Marijke

Fletcher Hotel Marijke

4 out of 5
Dorpsstraat 23-25, Bergen
$91 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$105 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Plein and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis are ...
6.8/10 (430 reviews)
"Homely atmosphere"

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Fletcher Hotel Marijke
Hotel Zee Bergen

Hotel Zee Bergen

2.5 out of 5
11 Wilhelminalaan, 22, Bergen, Noord-Holland
$99 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$113 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, 20 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museum Kranenburgh and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis ...
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Een mooie locatie, mooi pand. De kamer was wat donker en krapjes. Maar wel heel modern en schoon. Prima voor alleen het overnachten. Jammer dat er net opbrekingen waren aan het eind van de straat, het parkeren was daardoor ook wat lastiger. Maar goed, daar kan het hotel uiteraard niets aan doen. ..."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

Hotel Zee Bergen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Explore Bergen w/ Onsite dining | Bike-Friendly Stay Near Dunes & Forest Paths

Explore Bergen w/ Onsite dining | Bike-Friendly Stay Near Dunes & Forest Paths

Bergen
Stay at this vacation home in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Plein and Gemeentemuseum Het Sterkenhuis ...
Explore Bergen w/ Onsite dining | Bike-Friendly Stay Near Dunes & Forest Paths
The July - Boat & Co

The July - Boat & Co

4 out of 5
500 Revaleiland, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
"This is a fantastic bespoke hotel with all the amenities you need for a long or short term stay. The onsite restaurant is delicious. Great to be out of the hustle of the city center but close enough to get there in 10 minutes. Book this with no hesitation."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The July - Boat & Co
Limehome Amsterdam Gatwickstraat

Limehome Amsterdam Gatwickstraat

2 out of 5
2 Gatwickstraat, Amsterdam, NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Dam Square and Van Gogh Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
"All ok"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Limehome Amsterdam Gatwickstraat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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