First came Hygge. Then Lagom. Now, a Dutch ritual is drifting into the UK’s collective consciousness. It’s called ‘dusking’, and it’s as simple as stepping outside at twilight and doing… nothing at all.
Recently spotlighted by Dutch writer and night-sky enthusiast Marjolijn van Heemstra — who has been instrumental in reviving the practice — dusking invites you to sit with the setting sun and watch the day dissolve into night — no screens, no distractions, just stillness.
A practice attuned to the modern traveller’s craving for a meaningful pause from the everyday, dusking is best embraced away from the hum of the everyday. Landal's UK resorts offer a front-row seat to nature’s most underrated spectacle – dusk – with staycations set against backdrops of woodlands, countryside and coastline.
Across the UK and Europe, discover a selection of locations that provide an opportunity to sit back, settle in and switch off, while experiencing dusking:
Landal Dylan Coastal Resort, South Wales
Perched above the Taf Estuary, this is Dusking at its most cinematic, where glass-fronted lodges and private terraces frame the slow fade of light over salt marsh, sea and sky. Here, dusk is something to soak in — quite literally — from outdoor hot tubs or the spa’s infinity pool.
Landal Bude Coastal Resort, Cornwall
Set within acres of quiet Cornish countryside, Landal Bude offers a wilder take on dusking. Evenings stretch out over open farmland and distant coastline, where the last light lingers long after the surfers have left the water — best experienced from the quiet of a private lodge terrace or bubbling hot tub.
Tucked within a historic country estate of woodlands and lakes, Landal Clowance sees daylight slip away through the tree canopies. This resort is less about big horizon views and more about intentional immersion in nature, where the sway of trees, rustling leaves and the call of nighttime birds become part of your evening ritual.
Landal Leycroft Valley, Cornwall
Hidden in a peaceful valley on Cornwall’s south coast, Landal Leycroft Valley distils dusking into its simplest form thanks to uninterrupted skies and a deep sense of calm. As the sun dips behind rolling countryside, the absence of crowds and light pollution makes the transition to night feel grounding and entirely your own.
Landal Zeezigt, Petten, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
*New* At Landal Zeezigt, newly placed beach houses sit directly on the sand, offering uninterrupted views of the North Sea as the sun slips beneath the horizon. Enjoy the gentle hush of waves, and the calming quality of cool sand (best experienced barefoot) as the day disappears into night.
Landal Beach Resort Nieuwvliet-Bad, Zeeland, The Netherlands
Along Zeeland’s coastline, dusking has almost a meditative quality. Design-led houses, just steps from the shore, give you a front-row seat to the dimming horizon and prove that sometimes less is more when it comes to switching off.
About Landal
Landal is the new brand resulting from the merger of Roompot and Landal GreenParks. It is a leader in wide ranging holidays and accommodations in Europe. As a professional and innovative host, Landal offers every guest unforgettable holiday experiences in more than 23,000 highly varied accommodations at more than 260 beautiful holiday locations in 9 countries.
With a great diversity of destinations, accommodation types and holiday options, Landal offers something special to suit every preference and budget, from beach houses to designer villas, and from glamping to beautiful lodges and luxury chalets. This gives the annual 6 million guests an unprecedented number of holiday options, and in all seasons.
Driven by the purpose "We give everyone the freedom to find their happy place", Landal aims for further international growth and is committed to creating a better environment. Thanks to an active sustainability policy, the parks are Green Key certified. Together with their 5,200 colleagues at all destinations and offices, they ensure that every guest finds their happy place at Landal.
At Landal, they act according to four core values: "Feel at home", "Together as one", "Discover your nature" and "Focus on what matters". These values shape both the culture and the brand, ensuring that guests, colleagues and partners always feel at home and welcome. Landal creates a safe and trusted environment where everyone supports each other, encourages curiosity and prioritises what really matters, such as a sustainable future and personal happiness. More information at landal.com.
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