Noordwijk has an official dog beach where dogs are allowed to run and swim off-leash year-round. The dog beach is 2.5 km long and runs from the end of Koningin Astrid Boulevard (exit 1), where you turn left on the beach, to the 'Katwijk' sign on the northern edge of Katwijk beach.

The Hollands Duin dune area offers a wealth of variety for hikers. The Dutch Forestry Commission has established eight walking routes that wind through dunes and forests. The marked trails range from 2 to 4.5 km. Some walks can be easily linked together or combined with a walk on the beach. Dogs are allowed off-leash outside the breeding season, which runs from March 1st to August 1st.

Dogs in nature reserves

• Dogs are welcome on a leash throughout the forest area.
• In the off-leash area on the south side of the forestry estate, dogs are allowed to run free year-round, including spring and summer. This off-leash area runs from Northgodreef to beach access point 22.
• Look at the map.
• Dogs are welcome at the Nieuw Leeuwenhorst Estate, provided they are kept on a leash.

A dog walking route has been created through the vast walking area in and around Noordwijk. Especially for dog owners!

Please note: From June 1st to August 31st, dogs are prohibited on the beach between beach exits 1 and 21. Beach pavilions, terraces, and the beach entrances and exits are also considered "beach."

Dogs stay with us for €35,- per night. At check-in, you'll find a nice welcome gift for your dog. After check-out, the room will be cleaned thoroughly for the next guest.

Important to know:

- There is a maximum of two dogs per room;

- Dogs are not allowed in the Junior Suite and Superior Suite (Stilt Walker);

- If you leave your dog unattended in the room, please inform reception for safety reasons.

Green walk along the ditch, Lyonpad behind the city center

Behind the city center lies a quiet green space (Lyonpad) in the Palenstein neighborhood. There's a fenced-in dog run here, but the walk along the ditch is especially recommended and takes you all the way to the Segwaert neighborhood, or even on to the Noord Aa.

Day trip to Bali and swimming

In De Balij Forest (1,000 hectares) – also known as the Balijbos – dogs are allowed off-leash in many areas. This is indicated by signs. Together with the Bieslandse Bos (300 hectares), the Balijbos forms a beautiful natural area between Zoetermeer, Delft, Pijnacker, and Nootdorp. The areas are separated by a railway and two roads, but if you don't mind keeping your dog on a leash, both forests can easily be combined into one very long (day) walk. You'll also pass a large (swimming) lake with several dog beaches. Hiking trails that can take you through nature reserves, even to the market square in Delft (the Balij Route), also start from here! The Balijbos is also easily accessible for wheelchair users.

Romping through the forest and dog beach Westerpark

Westerpark is a beautiful, somewhat older park, with plenty of water and winding paths among the trees. Except during the breeding season, from March 15th to July 1st, dogs are allowed off-leash everywhere.