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Wijk aan Zee

City in North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Wijk aan Zee is a picturesque coastal village in North Holland known for its wide sandy beaches, relaxed seaside atmosphere, and protected dunes. It attracts both locals and visitors looking for a peaceful getaway or outdoor sports.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
2,095
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.49°, 4.59°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,367
Local Cost
$1,710
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
90
English
93
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
896 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
1
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
61.0
Airport
AMS
Distance
22 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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