Frequently asked questions about amenities in Wijk aan Zee

Wijk aan Zee has no police station of its own; the nearest station is in Beverwijk, about 5 km away.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844.
• Beverwijk police station: Laan der Nederlanden 102, 1945 AC Beverwijk; open daily from 9 am to 5 pm; to report a crime, make an appointment first via 0900 8844.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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All local information about cycling and bicycle rental in Wijk aan Zee is available on the cycling page: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops in Wijk aan Zee keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.

Almost all homes for sale in the Netherlands, including holiday homes in and around Wijk aan Zee, are listed on funda.nl, each with the estate agent handling the sale.

• Searching: search funda for Wijk aan Zee or for the municipality of Beverwijk and filter on holiday homes (recreatiewoning) if needed.
• Estate agents: funda also lists the estate agents in the region with their contact details.
• Note: many holiday homes may not be used as a permanent residence; ask the agent about the zoning plan and rental options.

A good place for gas bottles is Gasdepot IJmond in Beverwijk, about 6 km from Wijk aan Zee.

• Address: Wijkermeerweg 22B, 1948 NW Beverwijk, gasdepot-ijmond.nl.
• Range: exchange and refill gas bottles, including Benegas, Campingaz and propane.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/medical-addresses.php

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/medical-addresses.php

No, there is no public launderette in Wijk aan Zee; the nearest self-service launderette is in Beverwijk, about 5 km away.

• Wash-ME Beverwijk: at the TotalEnergies petrol station on Plesmanweg 29 in Beverwijk; self-service, usually open day and night.
• Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers for their own guests.
• More locations: all Wash-ME launderettes are listed in the Wash-ME location finder.

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Wijk aan Zee is a place in the municipality of Beverwijk. Below you will find the address and contact details:

Gemeente Beverwijk
President Kennedyplein 1
1945 SG Beverwijk
tel. +31 251-256256
e-mail. info@beverwijk.nl
web. https://www.beverwijk.nl/

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All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/medical-addresses.php

No, carnival is not celebrated in Wijk aan Zee.

• Where it is: carnival is mainly celebrated in North Brabant and Limburg; it is not a tradition on the Dutch coast of Holland.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/medical-addresses.php

Most shops, museums and attractions in Wijk aan Zee are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You can find all information about local restaurants in Wijk aan Zee on: https://wijkaanzee.net/en/food-and-beverages.php

For a list with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Wijk aan Zee, we refer to the websites: TheFork.nl and/or Eet.nu.

The upcoming local shopping opening hours in Wijk aan Zee during Sundays and public holidays (like Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, etc.), can be found at the following website: https://www.koopzondagen.net/koopzondag/Beverwijk.html

The standard opening hours in Wijk aan Zee during Sundays and public holidays are of 12:00 till 17:00 hrs.

Toeristen Informatie Punt De TIP Wijk aan Zee (VVV)
Voorstraat 12
1949 BH Wijk aan Zee
tel. 06-8146 8816

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You indicate that you have lost or found something.

If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Beverwijk (https://www.beverwijk.nl/). Not the police. Is it an object which has been stolen from you? Then you should indeed do report to the police. Sometimes you also need to go to the police when it comes to a lost identity document.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Wijk aan Zee, you can inquire the local municipality Beverwijk. Perhaps your item is already found. You can declare an lost object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also come to the town hall.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local municipality.

You can declare an found object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also always come to the town hall.