Nestled in the sand dunes along the Dutch North Sea coast, Zandvoort returned to the F1 calendar in 2021. Its banked final corner and compact layout create phenomenal racing, whipped up by the orange army of fans.
Zandvoort is threaded through coastal sand dunes, which makes it narrow, undulating and unusually blind — several corners crest or fall away as you commit to them. Tarzan, the 180-degree bend at the end of the main straight, is the classic overtaking spot. Hugenholtz is banked to as much as 18 degrees, and the final corner is banked more steeply still, letting cars carry speed onto the straight. Scheivlak, fast and downhill through the dunes, is the corner drivers talk about most. It is one of the best-atmosphere weekends in Europe, in large part because of how people arrive. The beach is a short walk from the circuit and forms part of the weekend rather than a sideshow. Expect crowds and long waits for trains afterwards.
The circuit was inaugurated in 1948, part of the wave of post-war motorsport enthusiasm across Europe. The Dutch Automobile Racing Club drove the project and brought in Sammy Davis, a Le Mans winner in 1927, to consult on the layout of the original 4.2 km track through the dunes.
After decades on and off the international calendar, the circuit was reworked for a Formula 1 return in 2021. The most distinctive change was the addition of banking, rare on a modern Grand Prix track: Hugenholtz was banked to around 18 degrees and the final corner, the Arie Luyendijkbocht, to around 19, a deliberate attempt to keep cars close enough to race on a circuit that is otherwise very narrow.
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Hotel · 1.0 km from circuit · 3 min drive · 4 (2,901) on Google · $$$
Burgemeester van Alphenstraat 63, 2041 KG Zandvoort, Netherlands
Beachfront hotel with sea views, a 3-minute walk from the Dutch GP circuit entrance. Facilities include restaurant and bar.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 26.2 km from circuit · 41 min drive · 4.5 (10,092) on Google
Staalmeesterslaan 410, 1057 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Simply furnished rooms in a casual hotel offering a restaurant, a fitness center & a roof terrace. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 31.5 km from circuit · 51 min drive · 4.3 (8,711) on Google
Oosterdoksstraat 4, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Relaxed quarters in a high-end riverside property with a rooftop lounge, a restaurant & a gym. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 32.3 km from circuit · 39 min drive · 4.4 (12,825) on Google
A4 3, 2132 MA Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Casual rooms & themed suites in a contemporary hotel offering a restaurant & an indoor pool. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 38.8 km from circuit · 60 min drive · 4.5 (1,258) on Google · $$$$
Koningin Astrid Boulevard 22, 2202 BJ Noordwijk, Netherlands
Grand seaside hotel on the Dutch coast, a luxurious upgrade 60 minutes from Zandvoort. Facilities include spa, beach, and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 42.3 km from circuit · 53 min drive · 4.6 (6,935) on Google
Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sophisticated quarters in a luxe 19th-century hotel offering elegant dining & a cocktail bar. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) — approximately 30 km from the circuit
Zandvoort is closed to cars and motorcycles during the Grand Prix. Zandvoort aan Zee station is a 15-minute walk from the circuit but gets extremely crowded, with waits reaching two hours after the race. Park and Bike sites at Haarlem and Amsterdam are the alternative, and the ride along the dunes from Haarlem takes about 30 minutes. Bike parking near the circuit is free and plentiful.
Visiting Circuit Zandvoort for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Zandvoort, North Holland. The circuit holds up to 105,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Circuit Zandvoort is in Zandvoort, North Holland. The nearest airport, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), is about 30 km from the circuit.
6 properties are listed near Circuit Zandvoort, the closest 1.0 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.