- Volendam - The fishing village of Volendam is a completely different world, just a short ride from Amsterdam. The 22 thousand inhabitants of the village at the Markermeer have their own traditions, costumes, music, and dialect different from the rest of the Netherlands.
Explore the picturesque village with its centuries-old typical houses, have a delicious fish lunch in one of the excellent restaurants at the dike, learn about ‘palingroken’ and even the ‘palingsound’ in the Volendam Museum, and watch the fishing boats in the port. Visit a cheese factory and learn how clogs are made from one of the last remaining clogs makers. It is also possible to take the boat to the charming island village of Marken.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tip
- excluding private guide
Just a brief trip away from Amsterdam, you’ll discover the distinctive universe of Volendam, a fishing hamlet. With its unique customs, attire, music, and dialect, the 22 thousand residents of this Markermeer village stand apart from the rest of the Netherlands.
Journey through the quaint village, delight in the sight of historic houses, and savour a scrumptious seafood meal at any of the premier eateries on the seawall. Dive into the history of ‘palingroken’ and ‘palingsound’ at the Volendam Museum as well as admire the fishing vessels in the harbour. You can also visit a cheese manufacturing facility and learn the art of clog-making from one of the few remaining clog craftsmen. And don’t forget, you can even sail to the enchanting island hamlet of Marken.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
