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Julianadorp Sand Spectacle

Mon 4 May '26
- Fri 30 Oct '26

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Please note: the sand sculptures in Loopuyt Park have been removed as of August 17, 2026, and are therefore no longer visible.

Van 4 mei tot en met eind oktober ontdek je bijzondere kunstwerken van zand in Julianadorp. Tijdens het Zandspektakel zie je hoe zand en water samen worden omgevormd tot indrukwekkende creaties. Het zand dat hiervoor wordt gebruikt komt uit een zandkuil in het noorden van Drenthe en is dankzij de scherpe structuur van de korrels perfect geschikt om stevige sculpturen te bouwen.

Discover the route through the village

You can spot the artworks at Landal Beach Resort Ooghduyne, at beach bar Zee van Tijd, and in the Dorperweerth shopping center, among other places. Additionally, smaller sand sculptures can be found in the De Riepel shopping center and at the Junior College. This way, you can easily turn your visit into a beautiful route through the village.

How the sand sculptures are made

The sculptures are constructed by a team of twelve professional sand artists. Using wooden formwork, the sand is stacked layer by layer and firmly compacted, after which the shapes are carefully sculpted. In approximately 14 days, they process about 300 tons of sand into artworks that can be more than 4 meters tall. Each sculpture is unique and designed specifically for this event.

A unique experience at multiple locations

You don't experience the Sand Spectacle in just one location. That is precisely what makes this outing so much fun: along the way, you constantly discover a new setting and a different story in sand. The combination with the coast and the beach gives the artworks extra atmosphere and makes the whole experience a true summery one.

Vulnerable but impressive

Nevertheless, they remain fragile works of art. Because the sand is best worked when still damp, it can also be damaged again later. Occasionally, a small piece sinks in, for example due to weather conditions or an unexpected touch. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable, but where possible, minor damage is repaired.

Plan your visit

Plan je bezoek tussen mei en eind oktober en kom langs wanneer het jou uitkomt. Neem familie of vrienden mee en ontdek samen deze zomerse blikvanger in Julianadorp.

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Stem op Stichting Toerisme & Recreatie Julianadorp/Den Helder

Ben je lid van Rabobank Kop van Noord-Holland? Dan kun je van 7 tot en met 29 september stemmen op organisaties die jij een warm hart toedraagt. Met iedere stem stelt Rabobank een bedrag beschikbaar waarmee verenigingen en stichtingen hun plannen kunnen realiseren.

Ook Stichting Recreatie & Toerisme Julianadorp/Den Helder doet mee. Met jouw stem draag je bij aan initiatieven die recreatie en toerisme in Den Helder en Julianadorp versterken en de omgeving aantrekkelijk houden voor inwoners én bezoekers.

Stemmen kan eenvoudig via de Rabo App of Rabo Online Bankieren. Breng je stem uit op Stichting Recreatie & Toerisme Julianadorp/Den Helder. Elke stem helpt!

When

Mon 4 May '26
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