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Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills

Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills
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Type of Site
Markets & Bazaars, Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Day Trip
Interests That Apply
Culinary Arts, Architecture, History, Local Culture, Shopping
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Obstacles: Busy/High traffic
Notes: This area can get crowded, particularly during the cheese market.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Not Available
Notes: There are bathrooms for patrons located at numerous local establishments.
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Alkmaar Cheese Market and Windmills

Cheese Galore!


Expert Pick Must See

Address: Phone:
Waagplein 2
Alkmaar, Holland
+31 072 5114 284

Description

In historical Alkmaar you will be given an insight into old Dutch market life. At the cheese market, with the cheese carriers in their historical costumes, you can get a real sense of ancient market life. After the visit to the cheese market, drive to the village Schermerhorn with its famous old windmills. On the way back to Amsterdam travel via the medieval town of Edam to visit a cheese factory where the cheese is still made the traditional way.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-12:30pm, Fri, Apr-Sept
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with some covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Train
Parking Availability: Limited


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© Stef Bilo