Refugee reception in Huizen concludes as ships leave Werkhaven
After six months of temporary housing, 200 refugees have left Huizen, marking the end of their stay on reception ships. The departure clears the way for tourist activities in Werkhaven, while local evaluations of the process begin.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of refugees | 200 |
| Arrival date | October 2025 |
| Departure date | March 31, 2026 |
| Ships departure date | April 1, 2026 |
| Location | Werkhaven, Huizen |
| Organizing body | COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers) |
| Evaluation period | April-May 2026 |
| Publication of results | Before summer 2026 |
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is responsible for providing temporary housing for refugees in the Netherlands. Municipalities like Huizen collaborate with COA to facilitate reception, ensuring compliance with national policies while addressing local logistical needs.
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Refugees and reception ships depart from Werkhaven
The 200 refugees who arrived in Huizen in October 2025 have departed for other reception locations. This marked the end of the reception period during which COA provided accommodation for refugees in Huizen.
The last refugees left on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for other COA reception locations. The reception ships departed from Werkhaven on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The hotel ships thus make way for the docking of cruise ships in Werkhaven during the tourist season.
Farewell and evaluation
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the refugees said goodbye to the volunteers and other Huizen residents involved in the reception. Mayor Serge Ferraro and Alderman Karin van Werven were present on behalf of the municipal executive at the meeting.
In April and May, the reception of the past period will be evaluated with the Advisory Group for Refugee Reception on Reception Ships, the local residents directly affected, and all parties involved in the reception. The results will be discussed in the municipal executive and will be published online before the summer at huizen.nl/tijdelijkeopvangasielzoekers.