North Holland North

General Information

The region Holland North is located 35 km from Amsterdam and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The region has an excellent quality of life. Well-known for shopping, sports and culture. House prices are more than reasonable and plenty of leisure is nearby. The area is rich in a well-educated, skilled and motivated workforce.

Key industries & regional strengths

Sustainable energy, offshore oil, gas and wind, agribusiness, life sciences and tourism.      

Accessibility

35 Km from Amsterdam and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Motorways A9 and A7 connections to Northern Europe. Noordhollands Canal - Port Amsterdam to Alkmaar and Port of Den Helder.

Foreign companies

Noble Drilling, Weatherford, Wintershall, Franks International, Gaz de France, Covedien, Baker Hughes, Expro, CHC, Smith Food (Pepsico), Ravo, Goldsmith Seeds, Syngenta Seeds, Seminis, Monsanto Seeds, Collective Brands.

Special Attention

• Knowledge institutes: European Energy Knowledge Centre, ECN and Nuclear Research Group, Imares, TNO, NIOZ, WMT, ATO.  Public-private organizations: Seed Valley, Holland Health, Maritime Campus Netherlands and Dutch Green Technology.
• European School Bergen for international primary and secondary education.
• The region offers an excellent quality of life, well-known for shopping, sports and culture. Plenty of leisure is nearby (Sea & Beaches, art village Bergen, Isle of Texel).