Travel & Photography Magazine
Exploring fourteen photography spots in the northern and western Netherlands for your next adventure! With @larissavanhooren / “If you never visited my home country, shaped by centuries of resilience against the sea, with endless horizons and painterly light, I hope this guide inspires you to explore its various corners! Below, I share with you some of my favorite vistas in the northern and western regions. With a base in Alkmaar or Amsterdam, nearly all of these spots are within easy reach for inspiring day trips!
1) Schoorl - see pic. 1
Great for sweeping landscapes, minimalist compositions, and golden hour light on the sand ridges.
2) Aartswoud - see pics 2, 3, and 4
Quiet countryside charm, perfect for pastoral scenes with old farms and misty mornings.
3) Schermerhorn - see pic. 5
Classic polder windmills - excellent for iconic Dutch imagery and reflections on still waters.
4) De Kaagmolen - see pic. 6
A unique mill surrounded by waterways.
5) Egmond ann den Hoef - see pic. 7
Coastal village with atmospheric dunes and castle ruins; a blend of history and seascape opportunities, but also for iconic windmill shots.
6) Zaanse Schans - see pics 8 and 9
For classic windmill shots, especially at sunrise before the crowds.
7) Durgerdam - see pic. 10
Colorful wooden houses by the water; ideal for quaint village scenes.
8) Alkmaar - see pics 11, 12, and 13
A lively city with canals and historic architecture.
9) Zeeland - see pics 14 and 15
Dramatic sea defenses, beaches, and stormy skies.
10) Afsluitdijk - see pic. 16
An engineering marvel, ideal for minimalist compositions.
11) Paard van Marken - see pic. 17
An iconic lighthouse, perfect for dramatic seascapes and leading lines.
12) Het Woud - see pic. 18
Ideal for atmospheric woodland photography with mist and wildlife.
13) Koehool - see pic. 19
Known for its old sea dike and wooden fishing fences in Friesland.
14) Petten aan Zee - see pic. 20
Wide beaches with modern sand reinforcements; stunning for empty beachscapes with dramatic skies.”
@nomadict: Which other spots would you recommend visiting in the region? 📸