Schagen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in North Holland, the Netherlands
About Schagen
Schagen is first mentioned in a 989 document that acknowledges the transfer of six farms owned by count Dirk II and his wife to the abbey ofEgmond. It is not known whether the town has been founded at this point. What is known, is that Schagen got its city rights in 1415, but these rights were nullified not long after in 1426. One of the rights was re-granted the year after, and a keep was built. All city rights were re-granted in 1456, after which a church was built. The church and keep have given Schagen regional importance. Unlike the nearby cities ofAlkmaar,Enkhuizen,MedemblikandHoorn, Schagen saw little to no growth during theDutch Golden Age. Growth only came to Schagen when new financial opportunities came with the 19th century land reclamation of the surrounding area. The railway f
Where to Eat in Schagen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brekers
- 🍴De Posthoorn
- 🍴Dorpszicht
- 🍴Grand Café de Foyer
- 🍴Grand Café De Smidse
- 🍴Leuk!
Where to Stay in Schagen
- 🏨De Hoenderhave
- 🏨Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog
- 🏨Hotel van Schagen
- 🏨Slothotel Igesz
- 🏨Vredehof
Schagen Travel Guide Sections
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