fig. 269Park Wijdenes is a small, car-free holiday park in the village of Wijdenes, situated in the Noord-Holland region on the edge of the Markermeer. The park focuses on nature, quiet and sustainability, with solar panels and no gas connections among its environmental commitments.
Facilities at Park Wijdenes
The park offers a minimarket, a Grab & Go option and a Gourmet & BBQ facility for catering needs. Guests can rent regular or electric bicycles on site, and there is a playground for children. A service point, Wi-Fi, parking and waste disposal are also available.
What to do around Wijdenes
The park sits directly behind the Westfriese Omringdijk, the oldest dike in the Netherlands, which separates the grounds from the Markermeer and offers open views across the water towards passing sailing boats. The surrounding area includes flower bulb fields, historic stolp farmhouses and windmills set in broad polder landscapes, with several nature reserves suitable for walking. The nearby towns of Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Medemblik provide options for shopping and eating out, while the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen and the Westfries Museum in Hoorn cover the maritime and regional history of West Friesland. For a beach day, Stadsstrand Hoorn on the Markermeer offers swimming, cycling and sunbathing.
For children
- Playground
Food and drink
- Supermarket
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bike rental
Getting to Park Wijdenes
Wijdenes is a short distance from Hoorn, a historic harbour town in Noord-Holland that is well connected by road and rail to Amsterdam and the wider region.
Who Park Wijdenes suits
The park is well suited to nature lovers, walkers and cyclists looking for a quiet base, as well as those interested in watersports such as kitesurfing and sailing on the Markermeer.
Book this park
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Frequently asked questions
Does Park Wijdenes have a swimming pool?
This park does not have its own swimming pool. Nearby lakes or public pools are often accessible by bike.
Is Park Wijdenes suitable for larger groups?
Accommodations at this park mainly suit families and small groups (2-8 people). For large parties, this park is less suitable.
What are nearby attractions to Park Wijdenes?
Texel, Amsterdam, the Zaanse Schans and the coast at Bergen and Schoorl are within reach. On Texel itself, the dunes and Ecomare are recommended.
Other parks in Noord-Holland
Recreatiepark De Watersnip
- Outdoor swimming pool and surf school on site.
- Bungalows and chalets sleeping up to six people.
- North Holland coastal dunes at Petten within cycling distance.
EuroParcs Poort van Amsterdam
- Park has an indoor pool and wellness facilities.
- Waterfront location on the Markermeer near Uitdam.
- Amsterdam city centre is 15 km away.
Vakantiepark De Beemster
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pool with wellness facilities
- Detached vacation homes for two to fourteen guests
- Zaanse Schans and Volendam within cycling distance
Beach Resort Ooghduyne
- NGF A-status links golf course on site.
- Villas and apartments near the North Sea coast.
- Julianadorp aan Zee borders the Noordhollands Duinreservaat.
EuroParcs Enkhuizer Strand
- Outdoor pool available for guests on site.
- Beach houses and cubes located along Enkhuizen waterfront.
- Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen within walking distance.
EuroParcs Het Amsterdamse Bos
- Bike rental available for park and forest exploration.
- Cabins and lodges border the Amsterdamse Bos forest.
- Amsterdamse Bos offers walking and cycling near Amstelveen.
