West Frisian dyke

Schagen ([ˈsxaːɣə(n)] (listen)) is a city and municipality in the northwestern Netherlands. It is located between Alkmaar and Den Helder, in the region of West Friesland and the province of North Holland. It received city rights in 1415. In 2013, Schagen merged with Zijpe and Harenkarspel. Together they have formed a new municipality, which is also called Schagen.

Schagen railway station serves the town of Schagen, Netherlands. The station opened on 20 December 1865 and is located on the Den Helder–Amsterdam railway. The train services are operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen.The train station has 3 platforms. The line between Schagen and Den Helder is single track and between Schagen and Alkmaar double track.