Schagen

The provincial town of Schagen is within cycling distance of Lutjewinkel.
The indoor shopping center, the many food and beverage outlets and terraces on the Markt attract many people to this West Frisian friendly city.
Throughout the year, but especially in the summer months, there are various events in Schagen, such as the 10 Thursdays that are dominated by the West Frisian Folklore market with traditional clothing and parades with historic carriages.

In the first weekend of August, for example, the Popweekend, the largest outdoor pop concert in the wide area, attracts thousands of people to Schagen.
In addition, the Easter cattle exhibition, the Jazz and Blues weekend, the Smartlappen weekend, the Art weekend and the Slotgracht concert are major crowd pullers.