Please note: the sand sculptures in Loopuyt Park have been removed as of August 17, 2026, and are therefore no longer visible.
From May to the end of August, Julianadorp transforms into an open-air sand gallery. Impressive sand sculptures are displayed at four unique locations throughout the village. Each artwork tells a story. About life by the sea, tulip fields, the royal family, or the freedom of a timeless beach day.Â
In the heart of the village, you will find sculptures in places you might already know. Such as the green Landal Park Ooghduyne. Stop for coffee at beach bar Zee van Tijd and watch the coast come to life in sand. Or combine shopping with admiration at the Dorperweerth shopping center. Additionally, a smaller sand sculpture will be on display at the De Riepen shopping center and at the Junior College!
The sculptures are located in accessible locations: Landal Park Ooghduyne, at beach bar Zee van Tijd, Junior College, and shopping centers Dorperweerth and De Riepel.
Together with Kirsti, Peter explored the Zandspektakel Route by bicycle. Along the way, he was moved not only by the sculptures, but also by the tranquility, the variety, and the quality of the surroundings.
Behind the sand sculptures of the Zandspektakel Julianadorp stands the WeLoveSand team: a group of creative makers with over 25 years of experience in the world of sand art.
View the sand sculptures with fresh eyes. Answer questions along the way, discover surprising facts, and learn more about the artworks and Julianadorp. The bike route takes about two hours, you can start whenever it suits you, and participation costs €5.
The sand sculptures are scattered across various locations in Julianadorp. You can decide for yourself where to start and which places to combine. The route is easy to do by bike, and along the way you can stop at the beach, a restaurant or café, or a place where the children can play for a while.
Be sure to take the time to look closely together. As Linde and Maartje discovered, you often see much more in a sand sculpture than you think at first glance.
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