Rockanje Travel Guide

 
by FlyingDutchmen
 
  •   Rockanje
    by FlyingDutchmen
  • Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
      Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
    by ATLC
  • Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
      Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
    by ATLC
  • Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
      Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
    by ATLC
  • Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
      Duinhuisjes, Rockanje
    by ATLC
 

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Things to Do  

Walk round the Olaertsduyn estate

Walk round the Olaertsduyn estate, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  Built early 20th century, so not that old but in a heavenly location. Near the beach, with a huge pond in front. We had many a lovely party when my friend still lived here. Just wander round the grounds and enjoy the trees and the view. 

Life in the old days

Life in the old days, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  The Duinhuisjes museum is an open air museum comprising of a set of old dune houses *built between 1850-1910) where you can see how people lived un the early 20th century. You can wander freely and photograph all you like. In each dune house there is someone to tell you... 

Hotels  

Badhotel Rockanje

 14 Opinions

Olaertsduyn

 4 Opinions

Hotels  

Olaertsduyn: Hotel for holiday and conferences

Olaertsduyn: Hotel for holiday and conferences, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  Olaertsduyn is an estate near the sea and dunes, in wooded natural area. --Weekrates (2002)Double room € 73,00Breakfast € 9,50Dinner € 23,00--Weekendrates (2002)Double room incl. breakfast € 75,00 

Restaurants  

Papagayo Beach club: Papagayo Beach club

Papagayo Beach club: Papagayo Beach club, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  Magnificent setting right on the beach. A modern beach lounge (definitely visit website!), good food, and a busy place in summer for young and old (and take the dog). Simply have a coffee or a drink, enjoy a small snack or have a culinary meal.The menu has mainly fish,... 

Badlust, beach pavillion: Badlust, beach pavillion

Badlust, beach pavillion: Badlust, beach pavillion, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  Badlust is a funny name for English speaking people. It means Bath delightBad=bath and yes Lust=lust but without the sexual connotation :-)Anyway, this is by far my favourite beach pavillion because it is the most classic of the 4 that are within walking distance from each... 

Papagayou Beach Club: Lounging on the seaside

Papagayou Beach Club: Lounging on the seaside, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  Modern, relaxed atmosphere with couches and low tables. Of course you can also have a romantic dinner here. Or enjoy a good cappucino on the terrace overlooking the beach. The steaming hot bread with two kinds of butter and a special tapenade are a delicious starter or... 

De Houten Paardjes: De Houten Paardjes

De Houten Paardjes: De Houten Paardjes, Rockanje

 ATLC Says:  The name translates to The Wooden Horses. It's a restaurant hidden in de dunes outside the village Rockanje. I really didn't know about it. Surprisingly good cuisine and service. 

'' Badlust '': A Pavillion/ Restaurant on Beach of Rockanje.

'' Badlust '': A Pavillion/ Restaurant on Beach of Rockanje., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  A nice restaurant located on the beach of Rockanje ,very busy in the summertime I think and slow in other seasons and when the weather is bad, 

Nightlife  

Private club Sonja: Naughty
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Rockanje

Definitely an adult spot, this 'private farm Sonja' or rather a nightclub or brothel even.
Tucked away near the dunes, halfway the Duinweg.
I'd heard of it but never knew where it was until I cycled past during a 45 km ride the other day. I'm going to put this under Romantic Travel, LOL !

Dress Code: 'Undress' code, more likely ;-)

Written Jul 26, 2008

Address: Duinweg, Rockanje

Related to:
 Romantic Travel and Honeymoons

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Transportation  

If you see a car like that you have to take a pic.
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Smart Car.

This is a real cute on ,they call them ''Smart ''
Cars, they are very handy ,and plenty fast and plenty of room ,well that depends.
I think this car will fit in the back of my Dodge
Ram truck.haha

Written Dec 13, 2003

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Warnings and Dangers  

When you pose for a picture watch that water .
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Lori on Beach

Not life threathening danger , just danger of wet feet .
It is ok to pose for a picture , but be aware of the water rolling in ,you could end up with wet feet Lori.

Written Dec 13, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Next we see a typical Dutch field with sheep.

Next we see a typical Dutch field with sheep., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  This is the last one ,a typical Dutch field with sheep grazing .I just never stops ,it is not boring walking ,driving ,or bicycling in rural Holland. 

And then you see this , what a beautiful house.

And then you see this , what a beautiful house., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Next we see this beautiful house /farmhouse.Just a great looking place ,looks like a picture so nicely groomed everything. 

Looks like a father taking his family for a ride.

Looks like a father taking his family for a ride., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Here again one of these wonderful scenes .here it looks like dad is taking the family for a saterday afternoon ride in the families horse and buggy.Kids having fun and waving at every car Nice to see that. 

A typical scene on a rural dutch road

A typical scene on a rural dutch road, Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  We have seen a lot of this in that in the Netherlands ,a small country but many times we see horseback riders on side od the road .Very nice to see that all works well. 

Favorites  

This is an important Tip when you to the Beach.

This is an important Tip when you to the Beach., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  The sign says it all ,I think it is up to all of us visiting Beaches and other places especially where nature is involved to preserve nature the best way we can . 

Yes they do sell beer in Rockanje .

Yes they do sell beer in Rockanje ., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Just a picture to show you that you won't go thirsty when you are on the Beach in Rockanje , just walk to a Beach pavillion Badlust is a beach restaurant on the beach of Rockanje, it will be in Restaurant tip 

Close up of a location marker.

Close up of a location marker., Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Here is a close up shot of a location marker .I looks like they also use them for advertising .If you look in the background of the picture you see many of these tall white energy creating windmills .There are very many of these windmills all over the country. 

Location markers on the Beach of Rockanje

Location markers on the Beach of Rockanje, Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Big poles with pictures of animals and caracters on top.Someone told me that they are there for location markers , so that children and adult can find the place where they have their spot on the Beach , that does make sense. 

Welcome to Rockanje sign

Welcome to Rockanje sign, Rockanje

 Waalewiener Says:  Here is a shot I took from the car ,not the best quality , it is nice to see so many people that ride a horse and buggy just for pleasure. 

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