experience blooming

see, do and discover

You don't have to sit still for a moment when you stay at blooming. Whether within the hotel, on our own grounds, or in the surrounding area, there are countless ways to keep yourself entertained. Relax, explore, observe, learn, and experience blooming to the fullest.

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yoga at blooming

blooming organizes yoga classes twice a week. Our yoga instructor invites you to a professional yoga session in one of the rooms of the Blooming Hotel. No experience is needed, everyone is welcome! Each session lasts 60 minutes, and we provide the yoga mats.

When:

Every Friday evening* at 8:30 PM
Every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM

Price: €16.50 per person, per session

Registration is appreciated and can be done at the reception. *starting from September 13, 2024

want to organize an activity with a group?

blooming has wonderful collaborations with various organizations that organize activities in the area. Do you want to learn something new, get moving, learn to collaborate, do something good, or just relax? At blooming, you can do it all. Check out the brochure and discover the range of (group) activities on offer.

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relaxing

indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi

On the first floor of the hotel is the 16-meter long and 1.40-meter deep swimming pool. The pool has a constant temperature of 30 degrees and is equipped with massage jets. After swimming laps in the pool, take a moment to relax in the jacuzzi.

massage salon

In need of relaxation and personal attention? At our massagesalon you can enjoy wonderful massages. At blooming massages we work with 100% honest and essential oils from our local supplier De Groene Linde in Heiloo. You can book a massage by phone, email or directly at the Front Office.

sauna

In our wellness area you will also find the saunas. We have a Finnish sauna set at a cash temperature of 85 degrees. In addition, there is also an Infrared sauna with a temperature of around 40 degrees. Of course, there is also a refreshing rain shower and there are changing rooms with lockers.

sun terrace by the pool

Directly adjacent to the indoor pool, we have a beautiful sun terrace where you can lounge in the sun most of the day. Wonderfully private and overlooking the forest. Don't forget to bring a nice towel to lay down on one of the lounge chairs.

blooming library

On the hotel corridors, in the lobby, in the restaurant ... in fact everywhere you will find beautiful, fun, informative or child-friendly books that you can enjoy borrowing from us. Take a book with you to your room, to the terrace or on the road. That's what they are there for!

yoga specials at blooming

yoga weekend

blooming invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peace, nature and relaxation that a yoga weekend brings. Under the guidance of professional yoga teacher Edith Bakker, you will enjoy three days of various yoga classes and relaxation moments. In addition, as a guest of blooming hotel, you can use all the facilities of the hotel.

Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner, our classes are suitable for all levels and will leave you refreshed and recharged.

available weekends

February 10th – 11th (one night)

book the yoga weekend

activities for groups

Learn something new, get moving or organize a nice break from your day with one of our activities. We have fun options for creative workshops, team-building sessions, ways to take a break, explore the surroundings and much more…. Are you coming with a group of colleagues, friends or business associates? We have a suitable activity for every gathering. We like to think along with you. All our activities can be booked through us.

art & culture

our own museum

The Museum Room is an overview of blooming from the past to the present. Come and see, listen, and enjoy the beautiful stories that our history brings with it. The Museum Room is open every day from 07:00 to 23:00 and is free to access. You will find the museum room opposite the reception, next to the main entrance of blooming hotel.

events at Het Hof

At Het Hof, we organize cultural events with a (h)onest dinner; the film dinner, the art dinner, and the Hoftuin dinner. The perfect night out for foodies, culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience the culinary skills of Het Hof and the Hoftuin.

visit the Hoftuin

Sowing, composting, harvesting, raking, mowing, pruning, hoeing, maintaining the forest, and shelling beans. Whether it's summer or winter, there's always something to do in Bergen's most beautiful garden. In the Hoftuin, residents of Scorlewald, a care facility for people with disabilities in the job market, work. They sow, harvest, rake, mow, prune, hoe, and shell beans here. This way, they provide fresh products daily for the blooming kitchens.

Kunst10Daagse

The Kunst10daagse is the artistic event of the year in Bergen and Bergen aan Zee. Over 300 artists exhibit their work at around 160 different locations. blooming also participates in the K10D every year. Beautiful exhibitions can be admired in the hotel and at Het Hof. Het Hof is the main exhibition of the entire Kunst10Daagse every year!

Museum Kranenburgh

The collection of Museum Kranenburgh consists largely of artworks by artists from the 'Bergen School'. But the doors of Kranenburgh are also wide open for contemporary art, photography, architecture, poetry, and music.

Cinebergen Cinema

Cinebergen is a cinema located in a historical monument: the former sawmill 'De Zwarte Schuur,' situated on the wooded estate of Het Hof at Eeuwigelaan in Bergen.

Sea Aquarium Bergen aan Zee

In the renovated and expanded Sea Aquarium, you can see more than 300 different fish species thematically: let yourself be carried away through the Amazon jungle past piranhas and creepy reptiles, through the Atlantic Ocean, tropical waters, and the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea, and discover the most fantastic fish and exciting marine animals!

International Holland Music Sessions

What began as a summer course has grown into a full-fledged institution. Young talents get the opportunity to be in the spotlight. More than a hundred young, talented musicians from over forty countries participate in the IHMS. Check the IHMS website for the dates and locations of the concerts.

art galleries Bergen

Bergen is home to several small, unique and, above all, very nice art galleries and art houses. Lovers of all types of art can indulge themselves when visiting Bergen. See the handy overview of all locations and opening hours here.

de Ruïnekerk

The ruin in the center of the village is worth visiting for anyone who loves culture and history. As early as the eleventh century, there was a simple chapel in the present village center of Bergen, which was replaced shortly thereafter by a stone church. In the 15th century, a large village church in Gothic style arose but shortly thereafter, in February 1574, the building was destroyed by fire. A thorough restoration in the 1950s gave the building its current appearance. Start your visit to Bergen at the Ruined Church in the city center.

rent bikes at blooming hotel

Through our partner Pesie Rent a Bike, you can easily rent city bikes, e-bikes, mountain bikes and all other types of bikes. They also rent children’s bikes, cargo bikes and lots of accessories. When you reserve a bike online and specify ‘blooming hotel’ as your location, Pesie will come and deliver the bikes to our location on your chosen date. Very easy!

rent bikes here

e-bike

Union • 2023 • 7 gears • actieradius 50/110 KM • Bosch centermotor • 400W removable battery • from € 30.00 per day

rent an e-bike

city bike

Union • 2023 • 3 or 7 gears • seat post suspension • from € 15,00 per day

rent a citybike

children's bike

various sizes • 3 tot 7 gears • from € 11,00 per day

rent a children's bike

mountainbike

Sensa Marena Evo • from 28 euro per day

rent a mountainbike

children's mountainbike

various sizes • 8 gears • offroad • from € 13,00 per day

rent a children's mountain bike

you don't have to stay put

walking

With more than 60 kilometers of hiking trails, you can't escape it. If you come to Bergen then you go hiking. Through the dense forest, get a breath of fresh air on the beach, climb the highest dunes or look for miles across the vast landscape. Directly from your hotel room you can follow one of the fun routes of the North Holland Walking Network. These routes go through nature, through the center of Bergen and all the way to the center of Alkmaar where you can do a nice city walk.

cycling

By bike, you'll get farther and get to special places. Whether you cycle electric, on a mountain bike or cozy on a tandem, with more than 65 kilometers of cycling routes, every cycling enthusiast can fully enjoy Bergen's beautiful cycling environment. Bring your own bikes or easily rent them from our partner.

yoga

The surroundings of blooming and Bergen are perfect for anyone looking for peace and quiet and a lover of yoga. Several times a year we organize a unique yoga weekend. But you can also participate on your own initiative in various yoga classes in the area.

surfing and SUPPING

Your stay at blooming hotel cannot miss a visit to the beach. Want to make your beach day a little more active? At Bergen aan Zee beach you have the opportunity to rent surfboards and SUP boards. New to this sport on the water? Then take a lesson at our partner on the beach.

for the children

family rooms

Are you coming to blooming hotel with the whole family? Then book one of our family rooms or lofts. We have rooms with bunk beds, extra beds and also spacious Lofts for several people.

'De Vrijbuiter'

De Vrijbuiter is a true climbing paradise for the blooming kids, a course of climbing equipment where the kids can have fun. Surrounded by greenery in the forest, yet close to the blooming terraces, it is ideally located for the kids to climb and clamber while the parents enjoy the terrace.

kids room

On the first floor we have a real playroom. Kids Room the Drager has a twister game, a big TV, table tennis and a super big chess board (really really big).

being bored is impossible

There is a panna field, an outdoor playground, a kids room, there are children's books, a game closet, drawing and craft supplies, a scavenger hunt through the woods. You can rent children's bikes, splash in the pool, we have children's bathrobes, rain boots. We serve children's dishes and there are high chairs. Being bored is really impossible.

We would love to tell you more!

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