Webcam Lighthouse JCJ van Speijk – Egmond aan Zee

 

Proudly perched high on the dunes stands the lighthouse, named after J.C.J. van Speijk. Lieutenant van Speijk blew himself and his crew up in the port of Antwerp in 1831 to prevent his capture by the Belgians. For centuries, the Egmond lighthouse has been a beacon for sailors. Every night, the Van Speijk still shines its familiar light over the sea and the village!

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The Egmond aan Zee lighthouse is a striking structure on the coast of North Holland, the Netherlands. Built in 1834, it stands on a dune.

The tower is 37 meters tall and is white with red accents. The lighthouse’s light has a range of approximately 30 kilometers and was originally powered by oil. In 1915, the light system was modernized with a lens system and an electric lamp.

During World War II, the lighthouse was used by the German occupiers as a lookout post. After the war, the tower was put back into use as a lighthouse. In 1979, the lighthouse was automated and has been remotely operated ever since.

Today, the Egmond aan Zee lighthouse is a popular tourist attraction, and the tower can be climbed to enjoy the view. There’s also a museum inside the lighthouse where visitors can learn more about the history of the lighthouse and shipping.

 

Address:

Lighthouse Square 1, 1931 CV Egmond aan Zee

Entrance fee:

  • €4 per person (payable in cash)
  • Children €2 (5 to 12 years)

To book:

  • Group visits outside regular opening hours can be reserved.
    pr@egmond.knrm.nl

Tip:

  • Combine your visit to the tower with a walk through the dunes or along the beach.

Websites:

Opening hours:

  • June: every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
  • July to August: every Friday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM,
    every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • October to March: by appointment for groups of 12 or more.

Visit:

  • The tower can be climbed via 132 steps.
  • There is a museum about the history of the tower and Egmond’s maritime history.
  • From the top you have a wide view over the North Sea, the dunes and the village of Egmond aan Zee.

Additional information:

  • The tower is not accessible for disabled people.
  • Dogs are not allowed in the tower.
  • There is a toilet in the tower.
  • There are several parking facilities in the vicinity of the tower.

In the area:

  • Museum of Egmond
  • Castle Chapel Egmond
  • Egmond Abbey
  • Nature reserve De Hoep