Short walk in Bakkum | Sunday, May 10, 2026

This is the kind of trip you wouldn't easily think of yourself, but which makes you happy afterwards.

We stumbled upon this short walk via Oer-IJ and, to be honest, it's exactly one of those afternoons where you think "we're just going for a walk"... and then end up staying a little longer.

You cross the old village of Bakkum, the forest on the inner edge of the dunes, and pass the bird lake. But it's not about the path – it's about what you hear along the way and what you suddenly begin to see.

Because that's exactly the exciting part: things that you would normally just walk past suddenly get a story.

Practical information

Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Start: Statue of the mussel fisherman, Van Oldenbarneveldweg in Bakkum

Duration: ± 1.5 hours

Distance: ± 3 km

Registration: via www.oerij.eu/agenda

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5 things you might not know

• You walk past an old tank wall from the Second World War without noticing it – until someone points it out to you.

• The sea of birds is simply there, but with an explanation, you suddenly see it in a completely different light.

• This is one of those walks where you find yourself stopping more often than walking.

• You might think beforehand: "3 km, that'll be done in no time", but thanks to the stories it doesn't feel rushed at all.

• There's a good chance that afterwards you'll think: I've walked past here many times... but I've never really been there.

From Boutique Stay

Our guests appreciate exactly these kinds of tips. Not too much, not too intrusive, but something that makes their stay a little more special.

Just step outside for a bit, get some fresh air, and then head back in. It can be that simple.