Een Zee van Staal

#485 among destinations in the Netherlands

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Sculpture Park A Sea of Steel is a sculpture park in Wijk aan Zee. The park, which opened to the public in 1999 and is freely accessible, is located in the dune area under the smoke of Tata Steel Europe, IJmuiden.

Every first Sunday of the month, there will be a free tour starting at 2:00 pm.

Alternative names: Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°29'15"N, 4°35'26"E

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Noord-HollandNetherlands

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Day trips

Een Zee van Staal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rabobank IJmond Stadion, Brederode Castle, De Bazaar, Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden.

2.9 miSE
Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Rabobank IJmond Stadion, Velsen
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4.5 miS
Ruins of a 13th-century brick castle
Brederode Castle, Haarlem
115 min walk • Nestled in the verdant countryside near Haarlem, Netherlands, the evocative ruins of Brederode Castle whisper tales of medieval grandeur and centuries of history. This striking structure, once a symbol of power and nobility, now stands as a poignant reminder of the...
3.5 miE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
De Bazaar, Beverwijk
90 min walk • The Beverwijk Bazaar is a covered market in Beverwijk, the Netherlands. With over 2000 shops and stalls on 75,000 m2, it claims to be the largest recreational covered market in Europe.
1.9 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden, Velsen
48 min walk • The hoge vuurtoren van IJmuiden is a round, cast-iron lighthouse in IJmuiden, Netherlands, designed by Quirinus Harder. It was built in 1878 by D.A. Schretlen & Co, a company in Leiden.
1.9 miS
Lighthouse
Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden
49 min walk • The Lage vuurtoren van IJmuiden is an emblematic beacon of light in the Netherlands, guiding mariners as they navigate the waters of the North Sea. This historical lighthouse, built in 1878, stands proudly at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in IJmuiden, a testament...
3.5 miSE
Museum
Beeckestijn, Velsen
91 min walk • Beeckestijn is a historical buitenplaats dating from the 18th century in a park by the same name in Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands.
2.1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, Velsen
54 min walk • The IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum is a museum located at the start of the Vissershaven in IJmuiden, the Netherlands, dedicated to promoting interest and conserving the fishing and shipping cultural heritage of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal.
1.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum
Hoogovensmuseum, Velsen
45 min walk • The Hoogovensmuseum is a museum located on the northern side of the North Sea Canal sluice gates at IJmuiden, in the former "buizengieterij" of Hoogovens on the Buizenweg in Velsen-Noord. It overlooks the binnenkanaal where water was pumped up to use for cooling. The former cooling bath house has been converted to an exhibition space.
2.2 miSE
Area
IJmuiden, Velsen
57 min walk • IJmuiden is a small port city in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is the main town in the municipality of Velsen which lies mainly to the south-east. Including its large sea locks, it straddles the mouth of the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam.
2.3 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Bunker Museum IJmuiden
59 min walk • The Bunker Museum IJmuiden is a war museum in the recreation area IJmuiden aan Zee in the North Holland town of IJmuiden, which opened its doors in 2005. It is housed in crew bunkers belonging to the Marine Kustbatterij Heerenduin, a German bunker...
2.9 miSE
52°27'40"N • 4°38'41"E
Velserbeek, Velsen
75 min walk • Farm, Zoo, Outdoor activities