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Overview

Bergen aan Zee is a North Sea kitesurf spot north of Castricum, within the Hollands Dune nature reserve — home to the highest and widest dune system on the Dutch coast. Wide beach with good space. Two NKV kite zones: north and south of Bergen aan Zee. Year-round accessible.

SW/W/NW onshore. Intermediate level. The village of Bergen aan Zee is known as an artists' community (De Bergense School). Well-placed between Wijk aan Zee (south) and Paal 6/Callantsoog (north) — good central base for Noord-Holland coast touring. Beach pavilions and restaurants available.

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Two zones (north and south). Navigate to Parkweg 33, Bergen aan Zee for south zone access. Paid parking, then walk through dune reserve. Year-round open. GPS: Bergen aan Zee, Noord-Holland.

On the water

North Sea — light to medium waves in W/NW. Choppy. Large tidal range. Currents. Cold year-round: 3/2mm summer, 5/4mm winter.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Parking

Zone south: navigate to Parkweg 33, Bergen aan Zee. Paid parking. Walk to beach through dune reserve.

Hazards

North Sea currents — stronger near Den Helder/Waddenzee direction. Waves in W/NW. Busy in summer — respect NKV zones. Wetsuit required. Tidal range.

Wind specificities

SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. SW dominant (strongest Oct–March). Beautiful consistent conditions when wind comes from W/NW. Less crowded than Wijk aan Zee. Year-round viable.

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