Egmond aan Zee

Overview

Egmond aan Zee is a hill site in Netherlands with a recorded launch elevation of 8 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

• See the info flyer from the dutch federation and the remarks for Wijk aan Zee. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Egmond aan Zee; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Heiloo6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Castricum8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Bergen9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Egmond aan Zee.

• J.C.J. van Speijk LighthouseCulture · 0.8 km awayLighthouse
• Egmond CastleCulture · 2.6 km awayRuined medieval castle in the Netherlands
• Egmond AbbeyCulture · 3.3 km awayBenedictine monastery in Netherlands
• AlkmaarderhoutOutdoors · 7.8 km awayPark in Alkmaar
• Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk (Alkmaar)Culture · 8.7 km awayChurch in North Holland, Netherlands
• Waag (Alkmaar)Culture · 9.1 km awayListed building in Netherlands, site of annual cheese market
• AchtermeerCulture · 8.7 km awayHistoric Polder in Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Camperdune12 km N
• Wijk aan Zee13 km S · Faces W
• Petten19 km N · Faces W–NW
• Langevelderslag35 km S · Faces W–NW
• Aarlanderveen OW53 km S · Faces E, WWorks in other winds
• Aarlanderveen ZN53 km S · Faces N, SWorks in other winds
• Nedereindseplas71 km SE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Houten80 km SE · Faces NE, SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes