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Culture

There’s no shortage of cultural history in Katwijk. The Romans left their marks in Valkenburg, and much of the history of Katwijk is on display in the museums. This is not limited to the fishing community. There is also the history of the artist’s colony in the village. More than eleven hundred Dutch and foreign painters were inspired by the clean air, the clear light and the hard and simple life of the fishermen.

Music

Katwijk, Valkenburg, and Rijnsburg have a lot to offer for music enthusiasts. Enjoy large music festivals on the beach, attend a performance of a choir, or listen to the beautiful sounds of various music corps and associations.

Music!

Events

There are more than 300 events each year in Katwijk, like the Flower Parade, music festivals at the beach and a Tourist Market. Take a look at our events calender for more information. 

Events

Artists' colony Katwijk

Since the 17th century artists have visited Katwijk to study and paint the local light, the beach and the sea. For years the existence of an artists' colony in Katwijk has been forgotten. Activities of the ‘Stichting Kunstvereeniging Katwijk’ (Art Foundation Katwijk) show a new generation of artists returning to Katwijk who prefer to paint outdours. By means of exhibitions and publications The Katwijks Museum wants to make people aware of this phenomenon: a present-day artists' village is arising.

Katwijk!