Dutch Grand Prix 2025: Top Tips for Zandvoort with Grand Prix Getaways

Angela Winter
Aug 8
2 min read

The Dutch Grand Prix is pure theatre—orange smoke, beach breezes and a rollercoaster of banking. If you’re dreaming of a seamless, hype-free weekend, Grand Prix Getaways curates stress-proof packages and VIP extras so you can focus on the action.

What to know about the area

Zandvoort is a compact seaside town framed by beaches and dunes; most fans base in Amsterdam or Haarlem for more luxury hotels and dining, then day-trip in.

Getting to/from the circuit

Skip the car. Take the train to Zandvoort aan Zee, then it’s an easy walk to the gates. Park-and-ride and dedicated event shuttles are available from outside the restricted zone. Book rail times and shuttles early via your F1 Packages.

Best seating

Main/Pit Grandstand: start/finish, grid build-up and pit stops.
Tarzan In: heavy braking and overtakes into Turn 1.
Arena complex: festival vibe with multi-corner views and big screens.

What you can/can’t bring

Expect airport-style checks. Typical bans include glass, flares, large umbrellas, big bags, drones, hard-sided chairs and outside alcohol. Small soft bags and rain ponchos are usually fine. When in doubt, ask your VIP Hospitality concierge before packing.

Best 5-star hotels

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam – canal-house glamour and a serene spa.
De L’Europe Amsterdam – heritage luxury near the Amstel.
Conservatorium – design-forward, great wellness.
Rosewood Amsterdam – new, polished, and central.

Best restaurants

Near the beach: Hippie Fish, Ubuntu Beach, De Haven van Zandvoort. In Haarlem/Amsterdam: Ratatouille Food & Wine, De Kas, Ciel Bleu.

Little-known gotchas

Bikes aren’t permitted on race-weekend trains; GA areas don’t allow camping chairs; wind off the North Sea can swing from hot to chilly—layers beat fashion.

Ready to lock it in? Talk to us about transfers, grandstand choices and hospitality add-ons for Zandvoort via Grand Prix Getaways.