Castricum Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Netherlands
About Castricum
Castricum is first mentioned in a 10th century document, but archaeological digs have proven that the area was already settled in Roman times. Over time, smaller settlements popped up around the town of Castricum, with Castricum being the central hub for these hamlets, which would not much later be swallowed by Castricum's growth. Of these hamlets, only Bakkum, located to the north, survived. It is connected to Castricum, and has since grown into a proper town. Castricum was a battleground of theWar of the Second Coalition, between 1798 and 1802, having the British and Russians one the one, and the Dutch and French on the other side of town. The Battle of Castricum took place on October 6th, 1799, which stopped the British and Russian troops from progressing further into Dutch land. Castri
Top Attractions in Castricum
Explore the best things to see and do in Castricum:
- ★Kite-surfing School 4Wind
- ★Museum Huis van Hilde
- ★Surfschool Castricum aan Zee
Where to Stay in Castricum
- 🏨Camping Bakkum
- 🏨Fase Fier
- 🏨Fletcher Hotel Heiloo
- 🏨Het Oude Raadhuis
- 🏨Koningsbosch
- 🏨Van der Valk Akersloot
Castricum Travel Guide Sections
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