Buying a home in Buitengebied Bergen, Bergen (NH).
In Bergen's countryside you live among farmland and village quiet, yet you're minutes from the town center or a bike ride to Alkmaar. Homes here tend to be detached or semi-detached with real space around them, not the squeeze of town living. Your neighbors chose this deliberately: seeking calm, but not isolation. It's the kind of place where you're genuinely outside, but not cut off.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Buitengebied Bergen
Pros:
- Direct access to the North Sea and beach via Zeestraat; no need to travel through another village
- Detached houses with spacious plots; not the typical row-house density of other North Holland villages
- Quiet residential area without through traffic; mainly families and retirees
- Bergen (NH) train station within walking distance for connections to Alkmaar and Amsterdam
Cons:
- Limited shopping; larger groceries require a trip to Alkmaar or Schagen
- Little nightlife or cultural venues; no bars or theatres like in larger towns
- Strong sea wind and salt air corrode paintwork and metal faster
- Car-dependent for most activities outside the village
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Bergen (NH.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 28.92
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 348
- Residential burglary
- 29
- Theft
- 57
- Violence and threats
- 31
- Vandalism and public order
- 33
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Buitengebied Bergen offer?
Bergen is a village where you actually have neighbours, not just houses. The homes here are mostly 1930s and 1950s builds, often roomier than you'd find in the city, with gardens that are genuinely usable. You're twenty minutes from Alkmaar and half an hour from Amsterdam, so you're not cut off, but you'll feel the difference from the bustle. The coast is close enough for a Sunday bike ride to Egmond.
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Housing market Buitengebied Bergen
In Bergen (NH), the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter numbered 46, compared to 43 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 885,000 euros this quarter from 773,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 6,481 euros to 6,605 euros. The average list price also increased to 936,000 euros this quarter from 824,000 euros last quarter, with the price per square meter rising from 6,578 euros to 6,903 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year.
Updated: May 2026
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