Kijkduin Live Cam

Origins

Kijkduin’s story begins as a small cluster of sand dunes overlooking the North Sea, its name derived from the Dutch words “kijken” (to look) and “duin” (dune), indicating a vantage point above the shifting sands. Long before coastal engineers formalized its embankments, medieval fishermen and smugglers used this elevated refuge to scout for shoals and rival vessels. The earliest records suggest sporadic habitation dating back to the 14th century, when scattered wooden shacks and thatched cottages dotted the dune ridges, providing rudimentary shelter against the harsh sea winds.