Discover the best in Uitgeest

How well do you actually know the village you are currently walking through? Uitgeest may seem manageable, but beneath its streets, squares and meadows lies a landscape with a surprisingly long history. Every fourth Sunday afternoon of the month, the Oer-IJ Foundation organizes the Ommetje Uitgeest: a walk that deals with the origins and history of Uitgeest. A walk through a landscape full of stories This walk will take you past places that tell us about the origins of the vi

Why Akersloot aan Zee? That's often the first reaction. After all, Akersloot isn't actually by the sea. At least not at the moment. And that's precisely what makes this bike tour so appealing. On Saturday, April 25th and September 26th, 2026, the Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing a bike tour to Akersloot aan Zee. Accompanied by local Oer-IJ guides, you will explore the history of Akersloot and its surroundings. A village with a maritime past On this excursion, you'll discover w

What do you actually see when you stroll through the gardens of Marquette Castle? More than you think. Beneath the grass and along the paths lies a landscape once shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides – and which still bears the traces of that time. On Sundays, March 15, August 16, and October 18, 2026, the Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing the "Ommetje Marquette" hike. This hike, which is a maximum of 2.5 kilometers long, will take you through the unique Oer-IJ landscape aro

Sometimes the best ideas just come naturally. While we were tinkering and tinkering with the houses, we paused to think about something very simple: a glass of tap water. So obvious perhaps, but actually something very special. That's why we provide our guests with glass water bottles. No plastic, no hassle. Just cool, fresh tap water. And this water has a little story to tell. Water forging its way through the dunes The drinking water that comes out of our taps is largely pu

Some events need no explanation. One route. A glass. There are a few beautiful spots along the way. The Spring Bock Beer Tour 2026 or in Dutch: Lentebokentocht is one of them. On Friday, May 30, 2026, the Lentebokkentocht will take place again in Uitgeest and the surrounding area. A familiar concept for those in the know and a wonderful discovery for everyone experiencing it for the first time. The idea remains the same The Lentebokkentocht is all about being on the move. For