Netherlands Marskedijk Estuary, de Normer, Hippolytushoef

This is a prime location for photographing the Northern Lights in North Holland. The estuary is protected with good reason, so don't tread on its fragile soil. Many bird species have nests there.

Looking north, it's close to the only location without light pollution in North Holland with a clear view north.

Set your shutter speed for 5-10 seconds, this will leave some structure in the aurora borealis, while longer speeds smear them out and shorter less intense.

Because of the nature of the northern lights, the colour is more magenta this far south than in the arctic. Because of this, it's hard to distinguish them by eye, but come spring and autumn, you will be able to capture them in full glory with KP6+.
Head on over to Spaceweather.com to engage your aurora watch! :)

Follow along the N99 between Den Helder and Den Oever. Take the exit on the roundabout near Hippolytushoef, and park at the dead-end of Normerweg. There's space for 3 cars there.