Discover Santpoort-Noord: Holiday Apartment, Nature and Village History

Santpoort-Noord Between Architectural History and Trails

At Wüstelaan in Santpoort-Noord stand two distinctive white houses dating from the 17th century. The Dorpskerk on Burg. Enschedelaan 67 in Santpoort-Noord was built in 1917 in the Romanesque-archaic style. The different construction periods add two distinct historical accents to the village: the houses date from the 17th century, while the church dates from 1917. The Romanesque-archaic style of the Dorpskerk differs clearly from the white houses on Wüstelaan.

Santpoort-Noord railway station was opened as the first Buitenpoort in the Netherlands. The Brederoderoute begins at Santpoort-Noord railway station, which is also located near the Velserpad. The station therefore provides a clear starting point for orientation between the village and the trails. From there, the Brederoderoute and the Velserpad represent two independent trail connections in the Santpoort-Noord area.

Historical Themes Along the Trails

Along the Brederoderoute, there are smaller and larger brown information boards. They cover the landscape, buildings and cultural-historical aspects. Along the Velserpad, sturdy information boards provide information about the history of the village centres, country estates, landscape and economy. Those who want to pay attention not only to the landscape but also to the buildings and village history while on the way will find different focal points on both trails.

A walking route has been developed between Santpoort-Noord railway station and the entrances to Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. The connection starts at the station and extends to the entrances of the national park. Scottish Highland cattle, Shetland ponies and Konik horses can be found in Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. For nature enthusiasts, these three animal species are specific subjects to look out for in the park. In this way, the trail connection between Santpoort-Noord and Zuid-Kennemerland can be linked to a landscape where various grazing animals are found.

Destinations in the Nearby and Wider Surrounding Area

The Ruïne van Brederode, a ruin, is located near Santpoort-Noord. Also nearby are Fort Velsen bij, Schoterbos Park, Waterland Park and De Kennemerduinen Park. The Ruïne van Brederode and Fort Velsen bij stand alongside the three parks as independent destinations. For spatial planning around Santpoort-Noord, these places can be considered separately from the trails without changing their location in relation to the village.

The Frans Hals Museum, Assumburg Castle and Westerhout Park are also located in the Santpoort-Noord area. The museum, castle and park add further specific places to the surroundings. The three destinations differ in name and function, but each remains connected to the area around Santpoort-Noord.

De Zandhaas Mill

De Zandhaas Mill and its adjoining shop are open from Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00. A visit to the mill and shop is therefore geared towards these three days of the week and the period between 10:00 and 17:00.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

Driehuis, Ijmuiden, Velsen-Zuid, Velsen-Noord

For the main travel overview: Velsen.