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Major city · Netherlands

Schagen

Spend a half‑day exploring Schagen’s market square and museum, then a quick bus ride to Callantsoog beach; one day is enough.

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Schagen is a small historic town on the North Holland Peninsula with a compact centre, a railway stop and easy access to the nearby beach of Callantsoog, making it suitable for a short stopover.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
Airport
AMS
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
  • Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
  • Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
  • Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
  • Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
  • Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Schagen112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Schagen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

historic city rights (1415)Schagen railway station on the Amsterdam‑Den Helder lineproximity to Callantsoog beach
Airports
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Intercity train to Schagen about 1 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Schagen: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

6°C (43°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Jul

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Dec

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Take an Intercity train from Amsterdam (≈1 h) to Schagen station. Use the local bus 152 (≈15 min) for Callantsoog beach. Bikes rent for €7–9 per day; flat terrain makes cycling easy.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Alkmaar

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Intercity train from Schagen, about 15 min

Historic cheese market and canals.

Den Helder

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Intercity train, about 30 min

Naval museum and ferry to Texel.

Callantsoog beach

go

Door to door: ≈25 min total

Bus 152 from Schagen station, about 15 min

Sandy beach and dunes.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hotel van Schagen

Central, €95 per night

Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog

Beachside, €63 per night

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Schagen is generally safe; keep an eye on bicycles in traffic and watch your belongings in crowded markets.
  • Bike rental shops have limited stock in peak summer – book early (check).
  • Bus 152 runs less frequently on Sundays (check timetable).

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Medical
112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Schagen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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