Beeld Eend

Updated April 16, 2024

## Beeld Eend (Alkmaar): How to Find It, What to Expect, and Practical Tips

Quick facts
– Name: Beeld Eend (Dutch for “Duck Sculpture”)
– Type: Sculpture (small, local public art)
– Address: Grevelingen 86, 1826 AP Alkmaar, Netherlands
– Coordinates: 52.6508068, 4.7600067
– Area: De Mare district (residential), Alkmaar-Noord

### Where exactly is Beeld Eend?

Beeld Eend is located on Grevelingen, a residential street in Alkmaar’s De Mare district (postcode 1826). De Mare is in the city’s north and includes family-oriented streets with nearby green spaces and everyday amenities. Grevelingen itself is a documented street within De Mare.

Grevelingen 86 is a regular residential address; in other words, you’re heading to a neighbourhood setting, not a museum forecourt. Treat the spot as a quick photo stop and be mindful of privacy (don’t point cameras into windows or gardens). The address and its residential character are verifiable in Dutch property/address registries.

### Getting there (public transport + last-meter)

From Alkmaar Centraal or Alkmaar Noord, city buses serve the De Mare area frequently. Journey planners list multiple bus lines (4, 5, 6, 163, N50) and national rail categories (IC, SPR) servicing the approach toward Grevelingen; from the nearest stop it’s a short walk into the neighborhood. Use a live planner on the day for the best connection and short walk directions.

If you’re already in north Alkmaar, cycling is straightforward: De Mare’s local paths link quickly to Rekerhout park and the Winkelcentrum De Mare shopping area—useful anchors when you’re navigating. (Real-estate and neighborhood listings consistently reference these nearby points, which helps with wayfinding.)

### What you’ll actually see (and what we don’t know)

– Confirmed: a small duck-themed sculpture in the public realm; location details above.
– Not confirmed: artist name, year of installation, materials, commissioning body, or any formal plaque text. No authoritative public source links these specifics to this exact street-level artwork, so it’s best not to assume.
– Takeaway: plan this as a short, hyper-local stop—think of it as a neighborhood curiosity rather than a destination sculpture park.

If your travel day is art-focused, pair the stop with city-center public art and museums. Alkmaar’s public-art calendar is active (for instance, the 2025 unveiling of the Trijn Rembrands monument drew citywide attention), and the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar regularly programs exhibitions of regional interest. These are solid anchors to build an art-day around, while Beeld Eend is your quick, offbeat add-on in De Mare. Alkmaar

### On photography, conduct, and accessibility

– Respect the setting. You’re in a residential street; keep noise down and avoid lingering on private driveways.
– Barrier-free surface. De Mare pavements are typical Dutch residential sidewalks—generally flat and paved. There is no verified step-free “facility” attached to the sculpture itself, but the area is standard street environment.
– Low-light shots. If you visit near dusk, bring a fast lens or a phone with a good night mode. Street lighting is typical for a Dutch neighborhood; don’t use flash toward houses.

### When to go

There’s no formal opening time. Daylight hours are best. If you’re combining it with the cheese market or inner-city activities, consider swinging north either early morning (soft light, quieter streets) or late afternoon after central sightseeing.

### Nearby add-ons (walk or bike)

– Rekerhout Park: A sizeable green area popular with locals for walks and runs; useful to make the ride out to De Mare more worthwhile. (Frequently cited in neighborhood descriptions and listings.)
– Winkelcentrum De Mare: Handy for coffee or snacks and a warm stop on a cold day.

### Context: public art in Alkmaar right now

If the Beeld Eend piqued your interest in everyday public art, know that Alkmaar actively commissions, installs, or highlights works across the municipality. A recent example is the “Trijn” monument (2025), commemorating Trijn Rembrands and the women who fought during the Siege of Alkmaar (1573)—a high-profile installation by artist Elisabet Stienstra in Victoriepark. It shows how Alkmaar blends contemporary sculpture with layered local history. Consider pairing your neighborhood hunt with a city-center visit to see how the public-art narrative scales from small local pieces to major civic monuments. Alkmaar

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## Essential details (recap)

– Spot: Beeld Eend (Sculpture)
– Address: Grevelingen 86, 1826 AP Alkmaar
– Coordinates: 52.6508068, 4.7600067
– District: De Mare, Alkmaar-Noord (residential)
– Transit: Buses 4/5/6/163/N50; rail IC/SPR to Alkmaar, then local bus/cycle.

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### Accuracy & data notes

– All location, district, and transport references above are drawn from public Dutch address/district registries and transit planners. We did not find a reliable public source naming the artist, date, or commissioning of “Beeld Eend” at this exact address; therefore, those details are intentionally omitted to maintain factual accuracy.

If you have a plaque photo or municipal link for this specific piece, share it and I’ll append verified artist/date details.

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