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Burgundy by the Sea

An exclusive wine and delicacy tasting on Fort Island Ijmuiden

€20, - p.p.
incl. boat ride, entrance & 150 tasting wines
Fort Island IJmuiden
Sunday, November 30, 2025

The Forteiland IJmuiden will open its doors on Sunday, Nov. 30, for an unforgettable wine and delicatessen tasting and is in celebration of the last festive month of the year! Slijterij & Wijnhuis Zeewijck, Braun Wine and Vinatic Slijterij bring over 150 special wines for tasting, but there is much more to experience.

Be surprised by tasty bites from Kaasmarkt Captein, Vis-specialist Waasdorp, Slagerij van Olphen and Italian delicacies from Casabase, settle down for drinks with friends or family and enjoy live music in a unique setting. Between tastings, you can take part in a historical tour or join the fun wine tasting game.

Whether you are a wine lover or just fancy a casual afternoon of drinks, fine music and good company. Bourgondisch aan Zee offers the perfect mix for a relaxing getaway.

Tickets are available now! For only €7.50 p.p. you will make the boat crossing to the Fort Island and for €12.50 p.p. admission you will enjoy the wine tasting.

Boat crossing

Sunday, November 30

Boat crossings every half hour
13.00 - 13:30 - 14.00 - 14:30 - 15:00

Boat crossing return
13:45 - 14:15 - 14:45 - 15:15
16:00 - 16:30 - 17:00 - 17.30 - 18:00 - 18:30 -19:00 - 19:30 - 20:00

Order your ticket here for €20 p.p.

Wine tasting

Between 13:00 and 18:00 it is possible to discover the different wines offered on behalf of Slijterij & Wijnhuis Zeewijck, van Braun and Vinatic liquor store during this unique wine tasting.

Visitors will be treated to a culinary journey of discovery full of exquisite wines. Together with the wine importers, a fantastic selection of wines has been put together with big-name wineries, from highly refined whites to full-bodied robust reds that will complement your festive dinner.

Drinks & Bites

During this cozy evening, enjoy the various appetizers from local entrepreneurs from the region. For example, a drinks board with refined French and Dutch cheeses from Kaasmarkt Captein, Italian delicacies from Casabase and from Slagerij van Olphen or fresh oysters from Fish & Seafood Waasdorp. Pinning is possible.

From 18:00 the drinks really begin, some selected wines from the tasting will also be available for purchase at the bar. There will be live music and enjoy a wonderful evening with friends in a unique historical location.

Transportation

The boat leaves from the Kop van de Haven, Sluisplein 80 IJmuiden. It is free parking here. Due to construction work there is limited space at the Kop van de Haven, parking is also available within walking distance at the Halkade.

Enjoying together, going home safely. In addition to various soft drinks, 0.0 wines and 0.0 beer are also available.

13:00 First boat crossing
13:00 - 18:00 Wine tasting
18:00 - 20:00 Drinks & Bites
20:00 Last boat return

Tickets Burgundy by the Sea

Activities during Burgundy by the Sea

Wine tasting game

Round 1: 14:00 - 14:45
Round 2: 15:00 - 15:45
Round 3: 16:00 - 16:45
Round 4: 17:00 - 17:45
Maximum 20 people per game

+ Game format that tests your knowledge in a playful way
+ Do you recognize the wines in the black glasses?
+ On walk-in, maximum 20 spots per game

FREE o.l.v. TeamPBN

Historical Tour

Round 1: 14:30 - 15:30
Round 2: 15:30 - 16:30
Round 3: 16:30 - 17:30
Round 4: 17:30 - 18:30

+ Accompanied by a guide
+ Unesco world heritage
+ On walk-in, multiple guides present

FREE guided tours

Questions?

Burgundy by the Sea
Unique historic site World heritage
Wine tasting Several wineries with over 150 wines to taste
There is much more Live music, appetizers and the PBN wine tasting game