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AND WORLD-FAMOUS CHEESE
TOWNS: OLD HOLLAND IS THE
NETHERLANDS IN A NUTSHELL.
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With its countless windmills,
churches and old-fashioned
farmhouses, stepping out into
Old Holland can feel like
being in a Golden Age
painting. North Holland towns
such as Marken, Volendam,
Edam and Alkmaar hark back
to time-honoured crafts,
showcasing the traditional
skills the region was famous
for: shipbuilding, fishing and
cheese making. Alongside
such classic industries, at
museum village Zaanse
Schans you can also
experience the heritage of the
industrial revolution – a time
when smoking chimney stacks
and spinning sails enabled the
mass production of chocolate
and biscuits. Today, the scenic
polders, waterways, dykes,
restored mills and charming,
traditional farmhouses of Old
Holland are a wonderful
respite less than an hour from
the bustling capital.
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CONTENTS
P.04 INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
The world’s first industrial area, the Zaan region, is full of historic
windmills, warehouses and workshops.
P.11 SMALLTOWN HARBOURS
The former Zuiderzee boasts historic harbour towns and picturesque
old fishing villages.
P.16 REGION MAP
P.18 AMSTERDAM WATERLAND
Green meadows, grazing cows, colourful villages and traditional
farmhouses define Waterland.
P.22 ALKMAAR
P.29 CYCLING TIP
Every Friday, Alkmaar’s picturesque town centre hosts the city’s
world-famous cheese market.
Many of Old Holland’s best
attractions are an enjoyable bike
ride from Amsterdam. See p.29
for rental options near Central
Station.
Revisit the Golden Age at 17th-century fortifica- P.29 VISITOR
tions and one of Holland’s best museums.
INFORMATION
P.25 ENKHUIZEN
 a number next to an attraction corresponds to the
location on the map on pp.16-17.
A a letter next to an attraction corresponds to a Visitor
Information Centre on pp.29-31.
Available at Visitor Information Centres Central Station and Schiphol Airport
iamsterdam.com/citycard
Transport tips, Visitor
Information Centres,
where to stay, where to
eat & more.
published by Amsterdam Marketing editor-in-chief Bart van Oosterhout art director & basic design Loes Koomen project
management Nicole van der Plas designers Monique Willemse & Zlatka Siljdedic copy editor & writer Megan Roberts
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industrial heritage
CZAR PETER HOUSE
The world’s first industrial region is full of historic
windmills, warehouses and workshops.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Zaan region was
world-famous for its shipbuilding. This prompted
the Russian Czar Peter the Great to spend a week
learning the craft here in 1697. The house he stayed
in dates from 1632 and is one of the oldest existing
examples of Dutch timber construction. It is now
the Czar Peter House, a museum open to the public.
Industrial heritage
Krimp 23, Zaandam
+31 (0)75 681 0000, www.zaansmuseum.nl 
In the 17th century, some 600 mills were built in the
Zaan region. Today, this area is a magnificent piece of
perfectly preserved industrial heritage.
ZAANSE SCHANS
With its traditional houses,
windmills, warehouses and
workshops, this historic village
offers a preserved glimpse of
what it was like to live in the
industrial heart of the Netherlands in the 18th and 19th
centuries. Many of the village’s
characteristic houses are now
museums, gift shops or
workshops and craft centres,
while others are still private
residences. Some of the
remaining Zaanse Schans
windmills are also open to the
public. See p.06 for more
information on the story of the
Zaanse Schans.
Schansend 7, Zaandam
+31 (0)75 681 000
www.dezaanseschans.nl 
TIP free entrance with your I amsterdam City Card
HISTORY OF THE ZAAN
D
uring the 1600s, wood
was sawn and sails
and ropes were made
in the mills of the
Zaan region. The strategic
location, on the water and in
close proximity to Amsterdam,
saw the area flourish during the
Golden Age. Ships were built in
the nearby docks, and the
region developed into the centre
of shipbuilding in 17th-century
Europe, with as many as 26
shipyards launching between
100 and 150 ships every year.
The goods they brought back
from their voyages – mustard,
cocoa, wood, paint and paper
– were processed here too. This
laid the foundation for rapid
industrialisation in the 19th
century along the River Zaan.
As shipbuilding was eclipsed by
the food industry, Zaandam
came to be nicknamed ‘the
larder of the Netherlands’.
The prosperity in the 18th and
19th centuries can be seen in the
Zaan region in numerous ways.
Alongside windmills, barns and
other formerly industrial
buildings, beautiful houses
began to appear as home to rich
mill owners, traders and
dignitaries. Many of these
houses had attractive façades at
both the front and back, and
were located on the dyke along
the River Zaan, then a very
important thoroughfare. Their
shades of green, ranging from
bright apple through to beige
and light blue, have become
characteristic of the region.
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The story of
the Zaanse Schans
industrial heritage
EVENTS
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.
ARTZAANSTAD
More than 100 renowned Dutch
artists show art, design and
jewellery at the historic Hembrugterrein, a former top-secret
military complex at the heart of
the UNESCO-protected Defence
Line of Amsterdam.
Packed with wooden windmills, houses, museums and
workshops, museum village Zaanse Schans provides a
glimpse into the Zaan region’s industrial heyday.
21-25 May, www.artzaanstad.nl
PINKSTERZAAN
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aanse Schans derives its
name from an earthwork
from the Eighty Years’
War. Right next to the
current Zaanse Schans was the
Kalver-Schans, dating from 1574
– the largest earthwork in the
region and the only one never to
have been conquered by the
Spaniards. Pinksterzaan commemorates this (see p.07). Around 1961,
the name ‘Zaanse Schans’ was
chosen for the reconstruction of
this community that typifies the
local area. The original wooden
buildings have been relocated piece
by piece to create one of the Netherlands’ most unique experiences.
HEYDAY
There were once around 600 active
windmills here. A direct consequence of international trade in the
Dutch Golden Age of the 17th
century, creative local entrepreneurs soon ensured that countless
products were made here.
SHIPBUILDING
The great prosperity of the Dutch
Golden Age served as an excellent
catalyst for shipbuilding. The
region’s location, on the water and
close to Amsterdam, proved ideal,
and thanks to the entrepreneurial
spirit of the local population, the
region developed into the centre of
shipbuilding in Europe.
ZAANS MUSEUM &
VERKADE PAVILION
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
The local population also came up
with ingenious ways of developing
industrial windmills, capable of producing virtually anything. These developments brought great prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries.
TODAY
Some of the original Zaan region
windmills are now open to visitors,
and warehouses and workshops
give the public a taste of the timehonoured crafts once practiced
here. The village itself – with its
charming characteristic green
houses – is free to enter.
Zaanse Schans Information Center
Schansend 7, Zaandam
+31 (0)75 681 0000
www.dezaanseschans.nl 
The Zaans Museum tells the story of daily life in the
Zaan region over the centuries. When you step into
the museum, you’ll immediately get a taste of the
region’s prosperous past, with a magnificent
collection of local costumes, furniture and household
objects reflecting the rich cultural and industrial
heritage. Visit the grand hall in the Zaanse Huis to
experience the grandeur of the 17th and 18th
centuries, then climb the stairs to the lookout point
for a great view of the waterways and polder
landscape. Discover how the district became ‘the
larder of the Netherlands’, with many major Dutch
food manufacturers settling here.
TIP admission to the outdoor
portion of Zaanse Schans is
free, but opening times and
entrance prices vary at each of
its museums, workshops, and
windmills. For just €10, the
Zaanse Schans Card gives free
access to many museums, as
well as discounts in the gift
shop and at various hospitality
and catering establishments.
Get yours at the Zaanse Schans
Information Center.
VERKADE PAVILION
Perhaps the symbol of Dutch industrial heritage, the
Verkade biscuit and chocolate factory is iconic. To this
day, Verkade is one of the Netherlands’ leading
producers of chocolate and biscuits. In the Verkade
Pavilion you can visit a factory from the early 20th
century where authentic machines continue to run.
The tasty exhibits display products, advertising,
photographs and films celebrating the 100-year
history of Verkade.
Schansend 7, (Zaanse Schans) Zaandam
+31 (0)75 681 0000, www.zaansmuseum.nl 
TIP free entrance with your I amsterdam
City Card
In 1574 the Zaan people
overthrew the Spaniards on Whit
Monday. It was a bloody battle,
especially in Wormer, where
many Spanish soldiers perished.
To celebrate the victory, the
locals hailed Whit Tuesday (Pinksterdrie) as a day of celebration.
Since 2013, the annual event
PinksterZaan has brought history
back to life. See p.06 for more
information.
9 June, www.facebook.com/
Pinksterzaan
MIDZOMERZAAN FESTIVAL
Celebrating the summer
solstice, the MidzomerZaan
Festival presents different forms
of art and various styles of music
(think: classical, jazz and fado) at
monumental industrial heritage
sites in the Zaan region – including the former Verkade biscuit
factory and the windmills of
museum village Zaanse Schans.
21 & 22 June, www.midzomerzaan.nl
FESTIVAL HALTE HEMBRUG
A multicultural festival, featuring
music, art, food, drink and more.
5 & 6 July, www.haltehembrug.nl
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industrial heritage
ADVERTORIAL
The Windmill Museum is situated in a stately
building on the edge of the Koger Park, just a
15-minute walk from Zaanse Schans. It gives the
visitor a complete picture of the rise and fall of
industrial windmills. Paintings, models and
original instruments take the visitor back to the
17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Museumlaan 18, Koog aan de Zaan
+31 (0)75 628 8968, www.zaansemolen.nl 
TIP free entrance with your I amsterdam City Card
ZAANS
GEDAAN
COCOA
LAB
Fancy a delicious demonstration
or a workshop in traditional
17th- and 18th-century
chocolate or liquorice making?
For just E5 per person, you can
learn how confectionary was
made in the Golden Age. Or
just pick up some delicious
edible souvenirs made on-site…
Kalverringdijk 25, Zaanse Schans
+31 (0)6 2421 4116
www.zaansgedaan.nl 
Daytrip around
the Zaan
From musems to boating and shopping,
you can easily spend a day exploring
the Zaan region.
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After the woodworking industry
in the Zaan region declined, the
food industry sprang up in the
19th century. Sawmills were
replaced by rice-husking plants,
paper mills and cocoa factories,
and some of these became one of
the most important industrial
monuments in the Netherlands:
the Zaanwand (Zaan Wall) in
Wormer. You can cruise past on
your hired boat. A 
www.zaanstreek.nl/visitors
HEMBRUGTERREIN,
ZAANDAM
n the 17th century, the Zaan region was at the centre of
the world’s foremost shipbuilding nation. So it seems
fitting to explore the region from the water – especially
as spring arrives.
The 11km waterfront of the River Zaan connects approximately 75 vintage industrial buildings, including windmills
and the vast Zaan Wall at Wormer. It makes for a surprisingly beautiful view from the river. Sloop rental is available in
the centre of Zaandam – and with a GPS route, even the
biggest landlubbers can’t get lost (www.varenopde zaan.nl).
If you don’t fancy taking the helm yourself, take a trip on the
Zaan Hopper (www.zaanhopper.nl), which sails between
Zaandam and Wormerveer every Friday-Sunday.
When you get back on dry land, the centre of Zaandam is full
of great shops, restaurants and cafés to while your afternoon
away...
TIP free trip on the Zaan Hopper with your I amsterdam City Card
DUTCH CLOCK &
WATCH MUSEUM
At the historical entrance of the
Zaanse Schans you’ll find this
charming museum, full of
historical clocks and watches.
Get a unique insight into the
craft of the Zaan clockmaker,
with timepieces decorated with
typical Zaan themes such as
whaling scenes and windmills.
Kalverringdijk 3, Zaanse Schans
+31 (0)75 617 9769
www.mnuurwerk.nl 
TIP free entrance with your
I amsterdam City Card
ZAAN WALL, WORMER
MONET IN ZAANDAM
‘Zaandam is quite remarkable,’ wrote Claude
Monet, ‘and there is enough to paint for a lifetime.’
Indeed, the region does seem to have inspired him:
during his short stay here in 1871, Monet created
25 paintings. Visitors can follow in the artist’s
footsteps and visit the places he painted with a
guided Monet in Zaandam walk. The accompanying book, 1871 Monet Zaandam, is available in
shops and at Zaanse Schans, and makes a great
souvenir.
www.monetinzaandam.nl
A unique terrain with 125
characteristic industrial properties
(including 48 National Monuments), the Hembrugterrein was
originally a munitions factory.
Nowadays, it’s home to a wealth
of creative and innovative
companies, and is also an
interesting and characterful
location for events and festivals.
The recently opened HollandRoute House visitors’ centre hosts
an exhibition on the history of the
area and other industrial heritage
sites (entrance free). Download
the free app to explore industrial
heritage sites around the
Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
www.hollandroute.nl/en/p 
PHOTO: MIKE BINK
WINDMILL
MUSEUM
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Smalltown
Harbours
The former Zuiderzee boasts many historic harbour
towns and picturesque old fishing villages.
Wooden Shoes, how are they made?
Find out at the Wooden Shoe Workshop
at the Zaanse Schans!
additional insight into the historical
tradition of this fascinating footwear. Visit
our Workshop for a free demonstration,
try some on, take photo’s and browse
around. What a great way to experience
historic Holland!
Klompenmakerij ’De Zaanse Schans’ • tel. +31 (0)75 617 71 21 • www.clogs.nl • info@clogs.nl
FREE ENTRANCE • FREE DEMONSTRATION • FREE MUSEUM
Discover Holland, visit windmill village the Zaanse Schans!
BY TRAIN: From Amsterdam Central Station take the train to Uitgeest as far as station Koog-Zaandijk and
follow the signs to the Zaanse Schans (approx. 10 minute walk).
BY CAR: From Amsterdam ring road A10 in the direction of Zaanstad. Exit A8 direction Zaandam and then
A7, direction Purmerend. Take the first exit and follow the sign to the Zaanse Schans.
BY BUS: In front of the Central Station there is a direct busservice (bus 391) to the Zaanse Schans.
MARKEN
Wooden shoes have been worn in Holland
for more than a 1000 years and not only
are they still being worn today, but over
a million pairs are still made and sold
each year. A unique collection of clogs
is on display in our Clog Museum, giving
TRADITIONAL FARMS
DUTCH
FOLKLORE
Strategically located at the edge of the Zuiderzee,
the scenic towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken and
Monnickendam were once about two things: fishing
and trading. When the Zuiderzee was later impoldered to become the fresh-water IJsselmeer, the
area changed dramatically. Fortunately, the authentic
character of each of these towns has been preserved
– including their lively harbours, which now feature
bustling quayside terraces, cosy eateries and Dutch
herring carts. The chances are you’ll bump into a
resident in traditional costume, which is still worn by
a few locals. In short, these Old Dutch villages are
Dutch folklore through and through. BCD
For an old-time Dutch experience, visit one of the working
farms in the Smalltown Harbour
area. DE SIMONE HOEVE
and JACOBS HOEVE are both
traditional cheese farms that
keep alive the old-fashioned
Dutch craft of cheese-making.
Staff wear authentic costumes
throughout the year and
demonstrate their artisan skills.
De Simone Hoeve also has a
clog-making workshop, as wel
as a cosy restaurant and a shop
offering lots of local produce.
Simone Hoeve, Wagenweg 2
Katwoude/Volendam
+31 (0)299 365 828
www.simonehoeve.com BC 
Jacobs Hoeve, Hoogedijk 8
Katwoude
+31 (0)299 658 397
www.cheesefarms.com D 
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VOLENDAM
Edam
Edam has a rich history, which
began in the 12th century when
farmers and fishermen settled
along the Ye River. It is from this
river that the town takes its name
(‘Ye-dam’ eventually becoming
‘Edam’). This primitive settlement
developed into an increasingly
prosperous town well into the
17th century, with shipbuilding
playing an important role. The ship
in which Henry Hudson set sail in
1609 to navigate a northern route
to the East Indies was built in
Edam. He may not have reached
the East Indies, but Hudson did
discover Manhattan…
CHEESE MARKET
A
visit to Volendam
begins with a walk
across De Dijk (the
dyke) – a lively
shopping and residential street
right on the edge of the
IJsselmeer. You’ll also find the
Volendams Museum here,
where displays include the
traditional Volendam costume
as well as paintings and
drawings from the many artists
that visited Volendam in the
19th century.
VOLENDAMS MUSEUM
Head to the Volendams
Museum for a glimpse of the
more unique elements of Dutch
life from the 1800s and beyond.
Expect an interesting assortment of art, life-size dioramas
and other exhibits. The
collection includes works by
celebrated painters such as
Henricus Rol and Edwin Austin
Abbey, along with more unusual
items like 19th-century fishing
vessels and uniforms from that
period. One of the museum’s
cornerstones is a series of large
mosaics comprised of over 11
million cigar bands. This
elaborate art project began in
1947 and was moved to the
museum in 1995.
Zeestraat 41, Volendam
+31 (0)299 369 258
ww.volendamsmuseum.nl C
HOTEL SPAANDER
Opened in 1881 especially for the
artists who flocked to Volendam to
paint, Hotel Spaander soon became a
meeting place for painters from all over
Europe. The over 1,400 pieces of
artwork in the hotel attest to this
heyday.
Hotel Spaander, Haven 15-19, Volendam
+31 (0)299 363 595, www.hotelspaander.nl C
These days, Edam cheese is world
famous. Until 1922, farmers from
the surrounding area sailed by
boat to Edam’s cheese market,
where their produce was weighed
and sold. You can see how this
was done every Wednesday
during the months of July and
August. On these days the cheese
market is revived, complete with
costumed cheese carriers,
inspectors, farmers and traders.
www.kaasmarktedam.nl/cheese
market B
THE EDAMS MUSEUM
Located on the town’s Damplein,
the Edams Museum has temporarily
been downsized for renovations –
not surprising given that one of the
buildings dates from 1540. There’s
still plenty to see in the temporary
exhibition, and the museum shop
upstairs is great for souvenirs.
Damplein 1, Edam
+31 (0)299 372 431
www.edamsmuseum.nl B
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MONNICKENDAM
A charcteristic Smalltown Harbour,
with dainty gabled houses and a
harbour brimming with history.
T
MARKEN
S
o picture-perfect it’s like
stepping into a 17thcentury Dutch landscape
painting, historic Marken
with its characteristic green wooden
houses – 145 of which are National
Monuments – was an island in the
Zuiderzee until 1957, when it was
connected to the mainland by a
dyke. The isolationist days are still
evident, in the distinctive dialect
and the traditional dress still worn
by some inhabitants. You may
recognise the lighthouse, the ‘Horse
of Marken’, from adverts for
Heineken beer. CD
TIP you can cycle to Marken from
Amsterdam via the tiny waterfront village
of Durgerdam. See p.29 for bike rental
options near Central Station.
MARKEN EXPRESS
Since 1933, the Marken Express has been
sailing between the two old fishing
villages of Volendam and Marken, and
now a second service also travels from
Volendam to the equally beautiful
Monnickendam.
+31 (0)299 363 331
www.markenexpress.nl CD
he beautiful harbour village of
Monnickendam is home to dozens of
monumental buildings, such as the
Sint Nicolaaskerk and the Speeltoren
(Belfry), which has a carillon that sports
galloping knights and is among the oldest in
the Netherlands. In the 16th century – a golden
age – shipyards and smokehouses came to
settle in Monnickendam and never left: even
now, the village’s buildings and street names
are reminiscent of its industrious past, when
trades and crafts flourished. Walking through
the tiny streets and past the beautiful harbour,
you’ll be pursued by the delicious scent of
smoked IJsselmeer eel. D
se!
Say cheheees
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holiday a smile
If there is one thing Holland is
famous for, it’s the cheese!
Ofcourse you can just buy a piece
of Dutch cheese to have a taste but
much better would be to visit one
of the 5 traditional Holland
Cheesemarkets around Amsterdam!
At these cheesemarkets you can
experience the traditional Dutch
way cheese is sampled, inspected,
weighed, carried and traded. It’s an
experience that will change how you
think about cheese forever! And the
best place to buy cheese ofcourse!
Where:: The 5 cheesemarkets are situated in
the picturesque city’s of Alkmaar, Edam, Gouda,
Hoorn and Woerden. All within a 50km radius of
Amsterdam.
Check dates, times and more info at: www.hollandcheesemarkets.com
Alkmaar: as Dutch as it gets!
Go on a bus tour and
discover the Dutch countryside with windmills and
picturesque villages.
MUSEUM DE
SPEELTOREN
Enjoy centuries-old charm on
the shores of the Gouwzee, with
a permanent exhibition about
local history and findings
unearthed during architectural
digs. You’ll also find contemporary paintings of the area in
changing exhibitions, plus a
dedicated children’s wing. The
historic Speeltoren is the
centrepiece of the museum, and
cameras reveal its inner
workings.
Noordeinde 2-4, Monnickendam
+31 (0)299 652 203
www.despeeltoren.nl D 
Unique:
Amsterdam Wetlands
Every Friday after
the Cheese market
• Rent-a-boat
(electric boats, canoes, kayaks etc.)
• Guided water expeditions
(every Sunday afternoon)
• 7 km from Amsterdam
TIP for what to see &
do, where to stay &
eat plus route info, see
www.laagholland.com
WWW.VVVALKMAAR.NL
For reservations: phone +31 (0)20 482 55 20
www.amsterdamwetlands.nl
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Attractions
Visitor Info Centres
 Zaanse Schans
 Czar Peter House
 Windmill Museum
 Zaan Wall
Uitdam
 Hembrugterrein
 Simonehoeve
 Jacobs Hoeve
 Beemster Polder
 Fort Resort Beemster
 Nicolaas Hoeve
 Het Twiske
 Ilperveld
 Visitor Center De Breek
Almere
A VVV Agentschap Wormer
B VVV Edam
C VVV Volendam
D VVV Agency Monnickendam
E VVV Middenbeemster
F VVV I-Point Purmerend
G VVV Alkmaar
H VVV Enkhuizen
I VVV Hoorn
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amsterdan waterland
Amsterdam Waterland
With green meadows, traditional farmhouses and two UNESCO
World Heritage sites, Amsterdam Waterland offers an abundance of
activities for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
THE
BEEMSTER
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msterdam Waterland is a unique piece of
‘real’ Holland above the North Sea canal. In
many places here you have the feeling that
time has stood still. The picturesque image
that many foreigners have of the Netherlands really
does exist − in Amsterdam Waterland. Here you’ll find
rustic villages of olden times, surrounded by vast fields
or tucked away behind the dykes of the IJsselmeer,
with picturesque streets, endless greenery, windmills
and plenty of water.
WORLD HERITAGE
Two of the seven Dutch inscriptions on the World
Heritage List of the United Nations cultural organisation, UNESCO, are located in Amsterdam Waterland.
It emphasises the great historical meaning of the
region: old, beautiful and unique in the world. The
Stelling van Amsterdam (Defence Line of Amsterdam) was inscribed on the World Heritage List in
1996, followed in 1999 by the Beemster Polder
(reclaimed land).
n oasis of green polders, waterways, 38
kilometres of dykes and restored mills
– and an easy 30-minute bike ride
from Amsterdam – this flat, watery
landscape is also home to some 350 traditional
farmhouses with characteristic pyramid-shaped
roofs. Take a cycle trip around the best examples,
including De Eenhoorn farm (Middenweg 196),
one of the grandest and most imposing.
Nearby Museum Betje Wolff (Middenweg 178) in
the old vicarage has various furnished period
rooms, which give you a glimpse into the life of
this 18th-century writer. EF 
NATIONAL LANDSCAPE
Low, lower, lowest. In
Amsterdam Waterland, man and
nature have collaborated to
create something of outstanding
beauty below sea level. This
beauty can be found in the
openness of the landscape, the
beautiful straight lines and the
views of the protected cities and
villages. That is why Amsterdam
Waterland is part of a National
Landscape. It guarantees that
we can enjoy this landscape for
many more years to come. In
other words: no large-scale
housing developments, but old
windmills, polders, panoramic
views and space to enjoy the
peace and quiet of nature.
GO DUTCH
With a range of typically Dutch
activities – from cheese-making
to horse-drawn carriage rides
and from wine- or beer-tasting
to farmers’ golf and falconry,
Beemster Beleving can arrange
activities for everyone from
children to businessmen.
Working with local farmers,
artists and entrepreneurs, they
give a unique taste of the
Beemster Polder.
+31 (0)6 4147 4393
www.beemsterbeleving.nl E
FORT RESORT BEEMSTER
Nature lovers in need of a little
R and R should visit Fort Resort
Beemster. Located in a
UNESCO-protected fort, part of
the Defence Line of Amsterdam,
the fort’s super-thick walls are
the starting point for a super
ecologically responsible
wellness centre. Fort Resort
Beemster also uses durable
materials, solar panels and dune
sand for the purification of
rainwater. The result? You can
relax and be pampered with a
clear conscience: energy
consumption has been reduced
to a quarter of former use.
Nekkerweg 24, Zuidoostbeemster
+31 (0)299 682 200
www.fortresortbeemster.nl EF 
NICOLAASHOEVE
Located in World Heritage site
De Beemster Polder,
Nicolaashoeve is a working
farm, with a special focus on
respect for nature. Visitors are
welcome to photograph the
blooming tulip fields in
springtime – or take home some
of the specialist potatoes grown
here, the Beemster Eerstelingen.
Bed and breakfast is also
available.
Middenweg 54-55,
Middenbeemster
+31 (0)299 690 293,
www.nicolaashoeve.nl E 
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waterland
Recreational areas
VISITOR CENTRE
DE BREEK
Located in the tiny village of
Etersheim in the municipality
of Zeevang, visitor centre De
Breek hosts regular performances, exhibitions and activities,
and you can also enjoy a good
meal, prepared with tasty
regional produce.
ZEEVANG
HET TWISKE
Broek in
Waterland
S
urrounded by fields, Broek in Waterland has
the appearance of a real farming village. Yet
originally this was a shipping village, where, in
the 17th and 18th centuries, many ship-owners, captains and rich merchants came to live. Their
wealth made Broek in Waterland one of the most
prosperous villages in Waterland. The luxury was also
reflected in the posh houses with their beautiful
interiors that were built by the Broekers. In a number of
listed buildings, you can still admire the original
interiors. The listed buildings can also be recognised by
their pastel colours, whereas in poor periods, houses
were mostly painted in shades of grey.
Broek in Waterland is particularly beautiful to explore
on foot or by bike. The Old Broek Society also organises
guided tours for groups. You can eat out here or visit
one of the various monuments, but if you get the
chance, Broek in Waterland from the water is highly
recommended!
THEETUIN OVERLEEK
This charming teahouse serves delicious
homemade delicacies, using organic products
wherever possible. You can also hire silent
electric motorboats or canoes and explore the
nature reserve of Waterland with its wooden
houses and picturesque villages such as Broek
in Waterland. You can choose to take a picnic
on the boat or have lunch afterwards in the
Theetuin Overleek garden with its beautiful
views.
Overleek 6, Monnickendam
+31 (0)299 652 735
www.theetuinoverleek.nl D
Within the large recreation
area of Het Twiske, you can
rent canoes, rowing boats,
pedal boats and sailboats at
Haven de Roemer, or dock
your own boat at one of the
piers. The bike paths are
nicely paved and also
perfect for inline skating.
There are large playgrounds
and a swimming area, plus
plenty of open green space
to picnic, enjoy the sun or
play a game with friends.
Noorderlaaik 1, Oostzaan
+31 (0)75 684 4338
www.hettwiske.nl F 
ILPERVELD
Strectching from Landsmeer
to Den Ilp and the North
Holland Canal from
Ilpendam and Watergang,
Ilperveld is a peatland
nature reserve, home to
many rare species of flora
and fauna. It’s a great place
for nature-based recreation,
such as boating, canoeing,
ice skating or sport fishing.
Kanaaldijk 32A
+31 (0)88 006 4455
www.ilperveld.nl F 
Visit North Holland's lowest point,
at 6.3 metres below sea level.
Zeevang, an unexplored area
between Edam and Hoorn, is
characterised by countless ditches
and canals crisscrossing green peat
meadows. Full of swaying reeds,
narrow lanes, special grassland
birds and tiny villages, Zeevang
breathes the atmosphere of the
past. It's extremely peaceful, and
boasts beautiful views of the
IJsselmeer. It's perfect for cycling,
hiking and boating. EF
Etersheimer Braakweg 5
Oosthuizen
+31 (0)299 403 316
www.debreek.com 
EVENTS
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.
VAN STREEK MARKT
Food and culture come
together at the historic
Koemarkt, bringing the
best regional products.
Purmerend
A charming market town with a lively
programme of events.
P
urmerend may not have
preserved its entire cultural
heritage but this charming
little town still counts 30 state
and 127 municipal monuments. One
of the town’s prominent places is the
Koemarkt, which, for many centuries,
was a thriving cattle market. It is now
a lively pedestrian square with an
array of cafés and restaurants.
Purmerend unites the charms of the
past with the pleasures of modern
life. Visit the Grote Kerk (Great
Church) and enjoy a drink on one of
the many terraces. Wander through
the museum or discover the wide
range of shops. In short: there’s much
to see and do in Purmerend. F
24 May
www.vvvpurmerend.nl
REURING
Street theatre performances and live music –
the vast majority of which
are free – closing with
the free pop and dance
festival Reuring City Slam
in Leeghwater Park.
26-29 June
www.vvvpurmerend.nl
TIP for what to see &
do, where to stay &
eat plus route info, see
www.laagholland.com
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Alkmaar
Every Friday, Alkmaar’s picturesque town centre is awash
with visitors, all eager to see the city’s famous cheese market.
SAY
CHEESE!
F
BEER MUSEUM DE BOOM
This unique museum – appropriately housed in a former
brewery – introduces visitors to the tools, equipment
and machines that have played a key role in beer
production for the past two centuries. Antique vehicles,
including a handcart and a sleigh, show how beer
barrels were transported, while vintage posters and
adverts, beer bottles and glasses give an impression of
the many small and large breweries in the Netherlands.
When you’re finished, enjoy a Dutch beer in Proeflokaal
De Boom, situated in the same building. Or, weather
permitting, enjoy it outside on the floating terrace, a
barge on the canal.
Houttil 1, Alkmaar
+31 (0)72 511 3801
www.biermuseum.nl G
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alkmaar
or hundreds of years, cheese
has been traded in the same
manner in Alkmaar. In the
morning, cheese purveyors
ceremoniously lay out their wares in
waxy rows on the Waagplein. After the
ringing of the cheese bell at 10am,
trading begins and the Cheese Carriers
Guild springs into action, its members
identifiable by their colourful hats.
The cheese carriers transport the
heavy cheeses to the weighing scales
on wooden sledges, called ‘berries’. On
the main square cheeses are checked
for quality: dealers in white smocks
insert a hollow rod to extract a sample,
then make great show of sniffing and
crumbling the cheese to check fat and
moisture content. Traders haggle
about the price by clapping each
other’s hands.
In the meantime, the cheese girls in
their traditional costumes give
samples to visitors amid a thousand
camera flashes. By 12.00, trading is
complete and the Waagplein once
again becomes one huge outdoor café,
where visitors have lunch and enjoy
the sun.
Of course, Alkmaar has more than its
share of cheese shops – which is handy
if you’ve developed a taste for it during
the morning’s performance… G
SAIL ALKMAAR
O
f course, Amsterdam’s canals are
world-famous – but Alkmaar’s
picturesque waterways give them
a run for their money. The best
way to discover the city is by sailing through
the Alkmaar canals. Join a guided tour
(departing from Mient every hour, on the
hour) for historical context, or the daring can
rent a small boat and go exploring by
themselves. A stop at the old city fortress
– now a city park – is highly recommended.
De Kraak Boat Tours, Verdronkenoord 54, Alkmaar
+31 (0)72 512 5840, www.dekraak.nl G
Alkmaarse Boat Hire, Geestersingel 15A, Alkmaar
+31 (0)6 5265 7077
www.alkmaarsebootjesverhuur.nl G
VAN OOSTSANEN – THE FIRST DUTCH
MASTER
Amsterdam Museum and Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
present a major overview of the work of 16th-century
artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (1470-1533). Five
centuries after his magnificent career, dozens of works
are returning to Holland from leading museums
throughout the world. Together, they show how the
unprecedented quality and eye for detail in Van
Oostsanen’s work laid the foundation for the subsequent
blossoming of Dutch art. Van Oostsanen – The First
Dutch Master is on view at three locations in Alkmaar
and Amsterdam until 29 June 2014.
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, Canadaplein 1, Alkmaar
+31 (0)72 548 9789, www.stedelijkmuseumalkmaar.nl G
THE OLD CITY
The Old City (cross the bridge at
Waagplein) is especially famous
for its historical atmosphere. In
the cosy, smaller streets found
here, you can easily spend an
afternoon (and a fortune!)
browsing in the many unique
shops found behind the most
photogenic façades.
Magdalenenstraat is especially
nice: an inviting cobbled lane,
it’s packed with elegant
boutiques that would be at
home in the chicest European
capital.
KAESKOPPENSTAD
Alkmaar holds a special place in
Dutch hearts – and not just for
its superlative cheese. Back in
1573, Alkmaar was the first
Dutch city liberated from the
Spanish. This set the
Netherlands on the road to the
Golden Age of the Dutch
Republic. Each year, the event is
commemorated with a joyous
period costume parade.
Nobility, gatekeepers, beggars
and more march to welcome
their liberators at the
Waagplein, led by clarion clanks
and booming cannons. It’s great
fun for the whole family.
14 & 15 June
www.kaeskoppenstad.nl
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Enkhuizen
Visit old fortifications and one of
Holland’s best child-friendly museums, at
this former strategic port of the VOC.
T
he history of the Dutch East India Company, the
VOC, is still visible in Enkhuizen today. In the 17th
and 18th centuries, the VOC was the largest trading
company in the world. Enkhuizen’s favourable
location beside the IJsselmeer made it an attractive base for the
VOC. The Drommedaris, the defence towers in the port, and
the town centre with its many historical buildings, are
reminders of these prosperous times. In recent times, Enkhuizen’s modern marinas, which offer every convenience, have
attracted discerning water sports fans. The fantastic Zuiderzee
Museum is fun for all the family (see p.27). H
SPROOKJES WONDERLAND
AMUSEMENT PARK
Re-creating well-known fairy-tale
scenes, Sprookjes Wonderland is a
great day out for all the family –
and a reminder of what theme
parks used to be like in the days
before Disney. In the dwarves’
village, peek through the windows
at miniature everyday scenes in
action, or spy Tom Thumb and
Hansel and Gretel in the forest.
Enjoy the musical of the spoiled
little princess Violinde in a real-life
castle (performed several times a
day) or romp about in the
beautiful playground. There’s also
a children’s farm and a miniature
railway in which you can take a
tour of the park.
ALKMAAR IS THE MOST TYPICAL DUTCH CITY IN THE
NETHERLANDS, ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM AMSTERDAM.
www.vvvalkmaar.nl
If you catch the train from Amsterdam to Enkhuizen, be sure to
get off and explore Hoorn for a while. With a string of
museums and a busy harbour, Hoorn has a unique charm that’s
well worth a detour. Once a major trading city, you don’t have
to go far to encounter the history of the powerful Dutch East
India Company – both in the town and around the port. Hoorn’s
most famous son, explorer Willem Schouten, named South
America’s southern tip – Cape Horn – after his hometown in
1616. The West Frisian Museum (www.wfm.nl) is dedicated to
the distant past of the city, while the Museum of the Twentieth
Century (www.museumhoorn.nl) takes visitors on a nostalgic
journey through the last century. Kids will love the HoornMedemblik steam tram (www.museumstoomtram.nl/en). I
PHOTO: R. KORTHOF
HOORN
Kooizandweg 9, Enkhuizen
+31 (0)228 317 853
www.sprookjeswonderland.nl H
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ZUIDERZEE MUSEUM
Recalling life in a Golden era fishing village, the Zuiderzee
Museum is one of Holland’s most child friendly days out.
I
n 1932 the Afsluitdijk (the IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) closed
off the former Zuiderzee from the North Sea, and the two
inland seas thus created were called the IJsselmeer and the
Markermeer (meer is Dutch for ‘lake’). The Zuiderzee
Museum is oriented toward the history, the current situation
and the future of this area. It focuses upon the themes of water,
crafts and communities. This story is visualised in the Outdoor
Museum with historical buildings, and in the Indoor Museum
with thematic exhibitions. Heritage, visual art, photography
and design all play an important role. The Indoor Museum also
has the largest collection of wooden ships in the Netherlands,
some of the most extraordinary items in the museum’s
collection.
OUTDOOR MUSEUM
The open-air section covers 15 acres and accommodates
authentic buildings from the former Zuiderzee region, such
as a church, a fish-curing shed, a mill, a cheese warehouse,
shops and dwelling houses from the surrounding fishing
villages. Staff and volunteers demonstrate historical crafts
from everyday life at the beginning of the last century.
SCENT OF THE TIMES
With this new interactive exhibit, history
is quite literally in the air of the Zuiderzee
Museum. Follow your nose and inhale
the aroma of beeswax, a burning paraffin
stove or the outdoor lavatory. In addition,
there is also a fascinating Scent Station,
created by Studio Ted Noten. So why
not allow yourself to be stimulated by
new aromas? Follow your nose and
discover the nicest and the most disgusting smells!
Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen
+31 (0)228 351 111
www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl H
TIP free entrance with your I
amsterdam City Card
GUITAR FESTIVAL
On Father’s Day, Sunday 15 June, fathers will be put
in the spotlight with free access to the Zuiderzee
Museum. Additionally, in collaboration with De
Gitaarsalon and the BravaNL broadcasting station for
classical music, the Zuiderzee Museum presents a guitar festival. No fewer than 100 musicians will perform
at various locations in the Outdoor Museum, playing
everything from ethnic and world music to tango,
flamenco, classical and blues.
VVV HOORN
From April 1, the tourist office in the
West Frisian Museum in Hoorn opens its doors
for the new season. Here you can get your
information about the city.
Some tips:
• Make a walk through the historic center, a special city tour is
available at the Tourist Office
• Discover the harbor and enjoy the view from one of the
many terraces.
• Several museums:
- Make a historical steam train tour from Hoorn to Medemblik
(check www.museumstoomtram.nl for prices and schedule)
- West Frisian Museum with West Frisian history
- Museum of the 20th Century with modern history
- Poster Museum
- Historical Ship Museum
- Toy Museum
• Lose yourself in the endless shopping possibilities
During the summer months from the 19th of June
till the 11th of September a cheese market is held
on the Roode Steen square every Thursday at 12:30
in the afternoon and at 20:00
in the evening.
VVV Hoorn
Roode Steen 1
1621 CV Hoorn
(In the West Frisian Museum)
+31 6 333 30 420
info@vvvhoorn.nl
www.vvvhoorn.nl
Please call +31 229 271 630
for more information about our
special group offers.
OLD HOLLAND
VISITOR
INFORMATION
Everything you need to get the most
out of your visit.
VISITOR INFO CENTRES
For more information you can visit our website:
www.vvvhoorn.nl
JOIN THE CHAIN GANG
Hire a bike near Central Station and explore the best
of Old Holland for yourself.
MACBIKE
City bikes, tandems, electric bikes, child seats, cargo
bikes and more. Stationsplein 12, +31 (0)20 428 5778,
www.macbike.nl
YELLOW BIKE
Three locations close to Central Station, offering
guided tours to Waterland and more. Nieuwezijds
Kolk 29, +31 (0)20 620 6940, www.yellowbike.nl
Visitor Information Centre Schiphol Airport
Schiphol Airport, Arrivals 2
+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.iamsterdam.com
AMSTERBIKE
Offers electric scooter rental as well as standard bikes.
Piet Heinkade 11A, +31 (0)20 419 9063,
www.amsterbike.eu
AMSTERDAM & REGION DAY TICKET
Discover Old Holland with the Amsterdam & Region Day
Ticket, a special 24-hour public transport pass valid on metros,
trams and buses. Available at Visitor Information Centres.
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
A VVV AGENTSCHAP WORMER
Faunastraat 123
+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.zaanstreek.nl
GETTING THERE
Industrial heritage
ZAANSE SCHANS, ZAANS MUSEUM,
ZAANS GEDAAN COCOA LAB, DUTCH
CLOCK & WATCH MUSEUM
From Amsterdam Central Station, take bus 391 (bus
stop Het Mennistenerf). Trains to Uitgeest, Den Helder and Alkmaar all stop at Zaandam Station, from
where the Czar Peter House is a 10-min walk. Trains
depart every 10 min, and the journey time is 25 min.
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Visitor Information Centre Central Station
Stationsplein 10
+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.iamsterdam.com
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visitor information
AMSTERDAM
Take the train to Alkmaar (departures every 15 min) to
stop Koog-Zaandijk. Zaanse Schans is a 10-min walk.
If you like to visit Hoorn for
more than one day you can
check our website for several
accommodations.
Visiting Hoorn
with a group?
MINI
 WINDMILL MUSEUM
From Amsterdam Central Station, take the Alkmaar
train (departures every 15 min) to stop Koog-Zaandijk.
The Windmill Museum is a 3-min walk from the station.
BUS ROUTE 391 – THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE LINE
The first tourist bus line in the Netherlands will take you directly
to the Zaanse Schans. Buses depart every 15 min in front of
Amsterdam Central Station, journey time around 50 min.
HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Industrial Heritage
B&B HEERLIJCK SLAAPEN
Stay the night in one of three charming listed
buildings in museum village Zaanse Schans.
Kalverringdijk 17, Zaanse Schans
+31 (0)6 1185 4008
www.zaanseschansbedenbreakfast.nl
BAR RESTAURANT HOTEL D’ VIJF
BROERS
Just opposite Zaanse Schans, this cosy, family-run
hotel and restaurant is a safe bet.
Lagedijk 32-34, Zaandijk
+31 (0)75 621 0030, www.devijfbroers.nl
HOOP OP D’SWARTE WALVIS
Superlative gastronomy shrouded in atmosphere,
rich history and hospitality. Get 25% off dinner with
your I amsterdam City Card.
Kalverringdijk 15, Zaanse Schans
+31 (0)75 616 5629, www.dewalvis.eu
INNTEL HOTEL ZAANDAM AMSTERDAM
One of the most visually arresting hotels, the structure is a lively stacking of various examples of the
traditional houses to be found in the Zaan region.
Provincialeweg 102, Zaandam
+31 (0)75 631 1711
www.inntelhotelsamsterdamzaandam.nl
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VISITOR INFO CENTRES
SMALLTOWN HARBOURS
B VVV EDAM
Damplein 1
+31 (0)29 931 5125, www.vvvedam.nl
C VVV VOLENDAM
Zeestraat 37
+31 (0)29 936 3747, www.vvvvolendam.nl
D VVV AGENCY MONNICKENDAM
Zuideinde 2
+31 (0)29 982 0046, www.vvvwaterland.nl
GETTING THERE
Smalltown harbours
VOLENDAM
From Amsterdam Central Station, buses 314,
318 and 110 go direct to Volendam, journey time
30-40 min.
EDAM
From Amsterdam Central Station, buses 110,
118, 314 and 316 go direct to Edam, journey time
40-45 min.
MARKEN
From Amsterdam Central Station, bus 311 goes
direct to Marken, journey time 45 min.
MONNICKENDAM
HET SCHOOLHUIS
Restaurant with terrace in Holysloot, nestled
amongst meadows and reed-lined waterways.
Dorpsstraat 38, Holysloot
+31 (0)20 490 4414, www.schoolhuisholysloot.nl
HOF VAN MARKEN
Seven nostalgic hotel rooms decorated in style
with characteristic colours of Waterland.
Buurt II, nr. 15, Marken
+31 (0) 299 601 300, www.hofvanmarken.nl
CAFE RESTAURANT LAND EN ZEEZICHT
A superlative seafood restaurant located at the
end of Europe’s longest pier. Get a discount with
your I amsterdam City Card.
Havenbuurt 6, Marken
+31 (0)299 601 302, www.landenzeezicht.nl
DE OUDE TAVEERNE
Dine and sleep in this beautiful old inn with a view
of the IJ lake in an authentic fishing village near
Amsterdam.
Durgerdammerdijk 73, Amsterdam
+31 (0) 20 490 4259, www.deoudetaveerne.nl
GETTING THERE
Waterland
 FORT RESORT BEEMSTER
From Amsterdam Central Station,
bus 301 (direction: De Rijp) to stop
Gedempte Singelgracht, Purmerend;
then bus 129 (direction Alkmaar Station)
to bus stop Halfweg, Middenbeemster.
Journey time: 35 min.
 HET TWISKE
A beautiful historic hotel, with an extensive collection of locally appropriate art.
Haven 15-19, Volendam
+31 (0)299 363 595, www.hotelspaander.nl
From Amsterdam Central Station, bus
392 (direction Zaandam Station) to
Oostzaan Kolkweg (the main entrance)
or stop Kerkbuurt (for the Visitor Centre).
Journey time: 50 min.
OVERLEEKERHOEVE
 ILPERVELD
HOTEL SPAANDER
Comfortable apartments at a working dairy farm.
Overleek 25A, Monnickendam
+31 (0)20 436 1387, www.overleekerhoeve.com
From Amsterdam Central Station, bus
125 to stop Goudpluvier.
RESTAURANT DE WAEGH
From Amsterdam Central Station, buses
110, 118, 311, 314, 315 and 316 go
directly to Broek in Waterland, journey
time 30 min.
Enjoy delicious cuisine in a historic setting: the
building dates from 1668.
Middendam 5-7, Monnickendam
+31 (0)299 651 241, www.dewaegh.com
RESTAURANT PIETERMAN
Grand café in the marina. Get a discount with your
I amsterdam City Card.
Pieterman 8, Volendam
+31 (0)299 323 392, www.horecamarinapark.nl
From Amsterdam Central Station, buses 110,
118, 314 and 316 go direct to Monnickendam,
journey time 30 min.
HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Smalltown Harbours
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visitor informations
BROEK IN WATERLAND
PURMEREND
From Amsterdam Central Station, buses
301 and 316 go directly to
Purmerend, journey time 30 min. Or
catch the train to Zaandam and change
for the Hoorn Kersenboogerd train
(journey time 30 min).
HOTELS &
RESTAURANTS
Waterland
GETTING THERE
ALKMAAR
HOTEL DE BOERENKAMER
Comfortable bed & breakfast.
Molengouw 34, Broek in Waterland
+31 (0)20 403 8317
www.hotel-boerenkamer.nl
PANNENKOEKENHUIS DE
WITTE SWAEN
Serving up with of the most popular
Dutch dishes: pancakes.
Dorpsstraat 11-13
Broek in Waterland
+31 (0)20 403 1525
www.dewitteswaen.nl
THETHUIN OVERLEEK
Charming teahouse.
Overleek 6, Monnickendam
+31 (0)299 652 735
www.theetuinoverleek.nl
ALKMAAR
From Amsterdam Central Station, trains
run direct to Alkmaar Station every 15
min. Journey time: 40 min.
VISITOR INFO CENTRES
G VVV ALKMAAR
Waagplein 2
+31 (0)72 511 4284
www.vvvhartvannoordholland.nl
HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Alkmaar
CAFÉ JONG BELEGEN
VISITOR INFO
CENTRES
H VVV ENKHUIZEN
Tussen Twee Havens 1
+31 (0)228 313 164, www.
vvvenkhuizen.nl
Café themed around Almaar’s famous
cheese.
Houttil 5, Alkmaar
+31 (0)72 511 4269
www.cafejongbelegen.nl
RESTAURANT DE BUREN
Restaurant with terrace in the historic
fishing banks.
Mient 37, Alkmaar
+31 (0)72 512 0308
www.restaurant-deburen.nl
I VVV HOORN
GETTING THERE
Roode Steen 1
+31 (0)72 511 4284
www.vvvhartvannoordholland.nl
VISITOR INFO CENTRES
WATERLAND
Enkhuizen & Hoorn
D VVV AGENCY MONNICKENDAM
From Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Enkhuizen
every 30 min. Journey time: 1 hour.
Zuideinde 2
+31 (0)29 982 0046, www.vvvwaterland.nl
E VVV MIDDENBEEMSTER
Middenweg 185
+31 (0)29 962 1826, www.laagholland.com
F VVV I-POINT PURMEREND
Kaasmarkt 20
+31 (0)299 47 2718, www.vvvpurmerend.nl
ENKHUIZEN
HOORN
From Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Hoorn (direction: Enkhuizen Station) every 30 min. Journey time: 30 min. Or
bus 314, journey time 1 hour.
SPROOKJES WONDERLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
From Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Enkhuizen
Station every 30 min. Then catch bus 138 (direction Wervershoof
Gemeentehuis) to bus stop Noorderweg, Enkhuizen. From there,
it’s an 8-min walk. Journey time: 1 hour 15 min.
ZUIDERZEE MUSEUM
From Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Enkhuizen
Station every 30 min. From there, the museum ferry leaves for the
Outdoor Museum. Journey time: 55 min + 15 min ferry.
HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Enkhuizen & Hoord
HERBERG DE COMPAGNIE
Accommodation, restaurant and beer
tasting: get 25% off beer tasting with your I
amsterdam City Card.
Spoortstraat 10-14, Enkhuizen
+31 (0)228 323 334
www.herbergdecompagnie.nl
DE MASTENBAR
With terrace directly on the IJsselmeer:
get 25% off dinner with your I amsterdam
City Card.
Compagnieshaven 3, Enkhuizen
+31 (0)228 313 691, www.demastenbar.nl
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