With the children
Zee Aquarium Bergen aan Zee with children: a rainy-day idea too
The Zee Aquarium in Bergen aan Zee is an indoor outing with fish and other sea creatures. See seahorses, clownfish and sharks, among others. For families with toddlers or primary-school children, it is a rainy-day idea during a stay in Warmenhuizen.
What can children see at Zee Aquarium Bergen aan Zee?
At the Zee Aquarium you can see fish and sea creatures from different parts of the world. The website mentions piranhas, starfish and moray eels, among others. Walk past different underwater worlds rather than one large tank.
Our suggestion: let each child choose an animal to look at closely. What stands out about its colour, movement or shape? You do not need to read every information board to discover something.
With a toddler or older children
With a toddler, linger a little longer at a few tanks. Follow what catches your child’s eye. Older children can compare animals or read the information beside the tanks. Give them room to point something out themselves before moving on.
The same visit can feel different for each child. With children of different ages, agree on which tanks to see together and where to wait for each other. These are ideas to try yourselves, not a booked tour or an organised discovery trail.
A rainy day by the sea, with a short walk too
Start at the aquarium if the showers keep coming. If it clears up afterwards, spend a little time outside in Bergen aan Zee. Treat the walk as an extra: with wet clothes or tired children, returning to your holiday home is fine too.
Would the children rather climb and slide? Read about Holle Bolle Boom in Tuitjenhorn. For a whole day at the beach, find ideas in our beach guide.
Address, opening hours and practical information
The aquarium is at Van der Wijckplein 16, 1865 AP Bergen aan Zee. The official visitor information lists opening hours of 10:00–18:00 from April to September inclusive, and 11:00–17:00 from October to March inclusive. Check for any changes before your visit.
There is an on-site car park; parking is paid. The aquarium states that it is wheelchair accessible. Check the provider’s website for tickets, parking information and any assistance. We do not quote fixed admission prices, so you can check the current rates for your visit.
After the outing, at DuinDromen you can eat together again or relax on the sofa. The bungalow is in Warmenhuizen; Bergen aan Zee is the destination for this outing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zee Aquarium an indoor outing for children?
Yes. At the Zee Aquarium in Bergen aan Zee, see fish and other sea creatures indoors. Walk past the tanks with toddlers and older children. This makes it an option for a day when it is too rainy to stay outside for long.
Where is the Zee Aquarium in Bergen aan Zee?
The Zee Aquarium is at Van der Wijckplein 16, 1865 AP Bergen aan Zee. There is an on-site car park and parking is paid. Check the aquarium website for current visitor information and prices.
What are the Zee Aquarium’s opening hours?
The official website lists 10:00–18:00 from April to September inclusive and 11:00–17:00 from October to March inclusive. Check for changes before your visit, and look at the ticket information too.
Sources & current information
Compiled by DuinDromen using the provider’s information. Things to look out for and day plans are our own suggestions. Check the current opening hours, conditions and ticket prices before your visit.
Sources checked on 13 October 2026.