More than five centuries of history and an 11.2-kilometre walking route give Sint Pancras two distinct points of interest: the Witte Kerk in the village and the Nauertocht through Sint Pancras and Broek op Langedijk. There are also routes through the landscape, art activities and a nearby recreational lake. When planning your visit, you can choose between local history, outdoor activities and culture.
Church, Chapel and Settlement History
The Witte Kerk in Sint Pancras is more than five centuries old. Another historical episode concerns the chapel of Saint Pancratius: it escaped damage during the Iconoclasm, while destruction took place in the surrounding area. The history of the settlement can also be traced through a specific feature: the first houses in Sint Pancras were built on a raised beach ridge. The church, chapel and beach ridge therefore point to different topics—from the age of a building and an event in religious history to early settlement. If you would like to learn about the village’s historical character as well as take trips, there are several starting points here.
Walking, Cycling and Swimming
For a longer walk, you can include the Nauertocht as a separate activity. The route is 11.2 kilometres long, passes through Broek op Langedijk and Sint Pancras, and starts and ends at the BroekerVeiling Museum. Its distance and shared start and finish point provide specific guidance for planning your walk. The countryside around Sint Pancras is also suitable for relaxed cycling and walking trips.
Nearby, the Geestmerambacht recreational lake offers opportunities for swimming, cycling and walking. Alongside trips through the landscape, this gives you an option if you would like to include swimming in your stay. The Nauertocht is a clearly defined walking route with a fixed start and finish point; the landscape around Sint Pancras provides the setting for relaxed cycling and walking trips. Geestmerambacht adds swimming to these options.
Art and Venues
In Dijk en Waard, De Rank Kunstkerk has a collection of more than 1,000 works of art available to borrow. It also offers art history courses, workshops and lectures. On the last weekend of every month, an artist exhibits their work at the Kunstkerk. As the specific programme may change, it is worth checking the latest dates before visiting.
For the Kunstroute Sint Pancras, Artfarm organises a group exhibition featuring all participating artists. This offers a distinct focus alongside the courses, workshops, lectures and exhibitions at the Kunstkerk. Which activities suit your stay depends on whether you are more interested in an exhibition or an educational activity such as a course or lecture.
Dining and Live Entertainment
Sint Pancras also has a long history of dining: Café Rust Wat has been a hospitality business in the village for more than 100 years. As a venue in Dijk en Waard/Langedijk, Poppodium B3 hosts live concerts and dance nights. The programme may change, so check the latest dates in advance if you are planning a visit. Alongside local history and routes through the landscape, art, dining and live events offer different ways to shape your visit.
Discover more destinations: Broek Op Langedijk, Oudkarspel, Noord-Scharwoude, Zuid-Scharwoude
For the main travel overview: Langedijk.
