Warmond can be discovered from several perspectives: its centre is nationally protected, Huys te Warmont brings together architectural history and a protected landscape setting, and various routes lead through the village and its surroundings. When planning a stay, you can therefore choose between village history, walks and activities on foot, by bike or on the water.
Village Centre, Huys and History
The centre of Warmond has been designated a protected village conservation area by the Dutch state. The historic village centre contains country estates, monumental farmhouses, former schools, inns, churches and the old town hall. The mix of building types mentioned gives the village scene a range of historical points of interest, rather than directing attention to just one building.
The castle-like Huys te Warmont is part of the Hollandse Duinen National Park. Its foundations date from the 12th or 13th century. This date refers to the foundations of the Huys and also makes the site interesting for travellers interested in historic estates and their development.
On the 23-hectare estate, you can walk among yews and bald cypresses, along old oak avenues and past the impressive Huys. The natural setting has another distinctive feature: noctule bats live in hollow, living oaks and beeches. The estate is home to one of the largest noctule bat colonies known in the Netherlands.
Walks and Routes
The route “Landgoedwandelen: Warmond” has an adjustable length: it is 8 km long and can be shortened to 3 km. It is signposted using the node network and can be started at any node you choose.
The Zwanburgerroute starts and ends in the old village of Warmond. It includes a crossing from Koudenhoorn island to the Zwanburgerpolder with De heere Schouten; operating details may vary. Warmond and its surroundings also offer several established walking and cycling routes. The two routes mentioned differ in their described points of reference: for one route, the distance and starting point are flexible, while for the other, the start and end point in the old village are fixed.
Getting There and Finding Your Way
The nearest railway station is Sassenheim. From there, you can reach Warmond on foot via nodes 47–41–40, along a 1.7 km route.
You can reach the Natuur Ontdekking Centrum Koudenhoorn from the Gemeentehaven in Warmond by crossing the bridge to the Koudenhoorn recreation island.
On the Water and in the Village
You can explore the area around Warmond by canoe or SUP, paddling through the village and along small farm ditches in the polders. This offers a different view of the surroundings from a walk on the estate or a hike. Which activity suits your plans depends on whether you would rather explore on foot, by bike or on the water.
A market is held in Warmond every Saturday, and themed markets are also held regularly. As schedules can change, check the current market days if you are planning to visit a market. Many farmers in Warmond produced cheese, butter and other dairy products.
Considering Warmond as a Place to Stay
Decide which of these activities you want to shape your days before choosing your accommodation.
Discover more destinations: Sassenheim, Voorhout, Sassenheim.
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