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Renting in Heerhugowaard
Heerhugowaard, part of the municipality of Dijk en Waard since 2022, lies right next to Alkmaar. It grew rapidly from the 1970s into a spacious suburban town with water, parks and many family homes, and it mostly attracts families and couples looking for more room than Alkmaar or Amsterdam can offer. The renewed centre around the Middenwaard shopping mall has apartments.
Butterhuizen and the Rivierenwijk are older districts with terraced houses. The Stad van de Zon, or City of the Sun, is a well-known sustainable neighbourhood built around a lake, with solar-powered homes. De Draai is the newest area in the north. Alkmaar is one stop away, and Amsterdam about forty minutes by train. Competition is lower than in Alkmaar, and family houses come up for rent relatively often.
The town is quiet, and nightlife is limited, so many residents head to Alkmaar or Amsterdam for going out.
Tip: popular districts such as the Stad van de Zon are some distance from the station. Check the cycling time to the train before you commit if you do not have a car.
Heerhugowaard is cheaper than Alkmaar, and the same rent often gets you a family house with a garden.
Neighbourhoods in Heerhugowaard
Questions about renting in Heerhugowaard
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsWhat is the Stad van de Zon?
The Stad van de Zon is a sustainable residential district built around the year 2000, with solar panels on many homes and a lake with nature and recreation areas. It has family houses and apartments and is popular with families who value space, water and an environmentally conscious design.
How do I get from Heerhugowaard to Amsterdam?
Trains from Heerhugowaard run via Alkmaar to Amsterdam in about forty minutes. Alkmaar itself is only a few minutes away. By car, the N242 and A9 lead to Amsterdam, but expect traffic around Alkmaar and Beverwijk during rush hour, when the train is usually the more relaxed option.
Should I choose Heerhugowaard or Alkmaar?
Alkmaar has a historic centre, more restaurants and culture. Heerhugowaard is newer, more spacious and has more family homes with gardens. Families often prefer Heerhugowaard, while people who enjoy city life choose Alkmaar. The two are a short train or bike ride apart.
Photo: Station Heerhugowaard (2025)-5 by Sneeuwvlakte, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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