Bergen (NH)
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From time immemorial Bergen has had an attraction for visitors,
partly due to the situation of the village on the edge of dunes and nature.
It is well over 1000 years old and built around 
the
Ruined Church which dates from the 15th century.
In and close to the centre there are historic buildings such
as the Meerwijk villa park, built around 1915 in the style of the Amsterdam
School. From time immemorial Bergen has been a village for artists who
regard the peace and space as a source of inspiration; broad avenues
with plenty of greenery and large residences hard up against nature. Works
of the `Bergen School', the artistic movement named after the village,
can be seen, with other things, in the Kranenburg Museum. There are
still a great many artists in residence, exhibiting their pieces in the
galleries and the artists' centre.
Markets for art and objets d'art are held in the summer and
in October there is the Ten Days of the Coast event. In July and August
Holland Music Sessions is on the programme, a course for young international
musical talent. The centre of Bergen has available terraces, cafes and
restaurants - and, most important for the shopping enthusiast, small shops.
Museum NieuwKranenburgh
Since about 1900, Bergen has been the home of many painters,
writers and architects. Some of the work of this "Bergen School" is on
exhibit at Museum Kranenburgh. The neighbourhood of Park Meerwijk, constructed
in 1915, is made up entirely of villas in Amsterdam School style. There
are regular art fairs in Bergen, as well as an annual music festival (the
Holland Music Sessions in August) and arts festival (the Kunsttiendaagse
in October).
Go to Museum NieuwKranenburgh
From Camperduin in the north to Wijk aan Zee in the south runs a sandy
beach stretching for several kilometres. The sea has a great power of attraction
all year round.
wheather
Go to Beaches at Bergen
aan Zee
Tourist Info Accomodation
VVV Bergen
Plein 1
1861 JX Bergen
Tel. 072-581 31 00
Fax. 072-581 61 40
E-mail: info@vvvbergen.com
