Hotel 't Zwaantje
A holiday in Callantsoog on the North Holland coast
A holiday in Callantsoog is a holiday in which nothing is expected of you. The beach is around the corner, and the centre with its shops and restaurants is also within walking distance. And anyone who stays longer than a weekend discovers just how much the surrounding area has to offer.
Hotel ’t Zwaantje is your comfortable home base: small-scale, welcoming and centrally located.
Who is Callantsoog right for?
- Couples looking for peace and quiet, nature and good food
- Families with children: a safe beach, gently shelving shallow water and plenty of outings nearby
- Active holidaymakers: walking, cycling, running and water sports
- Nature lovers: the Zwanenwater is one of the most remarkable dune reserves in the Netherlands
- Older guests who appreciate a compact destination where everything is close by
What is there to do on a longer holiday?
Days on the beach
The beach at Callantsoog is wide and easy to reach, with beach pavilions for lunch or a drink. Walk on towards Groote Keeten and it grows quieter with every step.
Walking and nature
The Zwanenwater is a protected dune reserve with dune lakes, orchids and remarkable birds such as the spoonbill. Several waymarked routes run through it, from short to long.
Cycling through the dunes and along the coast
From Callantsoog you can cycle along the coast towards Den Helder or Petten, or inland through the polder landscape of the Zijpe — in spring a sea of flowering bulb fields.
Outings in the area
- Den Helder —> Navy Museum, Fort Kijkduin, Willemsoord
- Texel —> by ferry from Den Helder, perfect as a day trip
- Schagen —> a charming old town centre and, in summer, the West Frisian Market
- Alkmaar —> cheese market and historic centre, about a 40-minute drive
A complete overview of outings can be found at what to do in Callantsoog and the surrounding area. Travelling as a family? Then also take a look at staying with children in Callantsoog.
Activities in any weather
Even when it rains, Callantsoog is a good place to be. Museums, indoor play facilities and shopping in Den Helder or Schagen make attractive alternatives. Take a look at our page Callantsoog in bad weather.
Why a hotel instead of a holiday home?
With us you don’t have to cook, clean or make the beds. Breakfast is taken care of, you can have a freshly serviced room every day, and in the evening you take your pick of the restaurants in the village. Holidaying in its most relaxed form.