Bergen, North Holland

Bergen (population: 31,738 in 2004) is a municipality and town in the north-western Netherlands, in the province of North Holland.

The municipality covers an area of 119.83 km² (of which 22.66 km² water). Its relative nearness to the North Sea makes it a popular destination for tourists, especially Germans from the heavily industrialized Ruhr Area. In 2001, the municipality was expanded to include the former municipalities of Egmond and Schoorl.

The town of Bergen is the home of the European School, Bergen.

The municipality of Bergen also consists the following towns, villages and townships: Aagtdorp, Bergen aan Zee, Bregtdorp, Camperduin, Catrijp, Egmond aan den Hoef, Egmond aan Zee, Egmond-Binnen, Groet, Hargen, Schoorl, Schoorldam.

See also: Count of Egmont.

External links

• Official Website
• Detailed maps of all villages
• http://www.plattegronden.nl/gemeentebergen/ More maps