AMSTERDAM MAGAZINE

OLD HOLLANDHISTORIC WINDMILLS, PICTURESQUE FISHING VILLAGES, UNESCO-PROTECTED POLDERS AND WORLD-FAMOUS CHEESE TOWNS: OLD HOLLAND IS THE NETHERLANDS IN A NUTSHELL.

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P.04 INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE The world’s fi rst industrial area, the Zaan region, is full of historic windmills, warehouses and workshops.

P.11 SMALLTOWN HARBOURSThe former Zuiderzee boasts historic harbour towns and picturesque old fi shing villages.

P.16 REGION MAP

P.18 AMSTERDAM WATERLANDGreen meadows, grazing cows, colourful villages and traditional farmhouses defi ne Waterland.

P.22 ALKMAAREvery Friday, Alkmaar’s picturesque town centre hosts the city’s world-famous cheese market.

P.25 ENKHUIZEN Revisit the Golden Age at 17th-century fortifi cations and one of Holland’s best museums.

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.

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published by Amsterdam Marketing editor-in-chief Bart van Oosterhout art director & basic design Loes Koomen project manager Pauline Saathof designer Zlatka Siljdedic copy editor & writer Megan Roberts

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OLD HOLLAND

WELCOME TO OLD HOLLAND

With its countless windmills, churches and old-fashioned farmhouses, stepping out into Old Holland can feel like being in a Golden Age painting. Typical Dutch towns such as Marken, Volendam, Edam and Alkmaar hark back to time-honoured crafts, showcasing the traditional skills the region was famous for: shipbuilding, fi shing 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. www.iamsterdam.com/cityescapes

P.29 VISITOR INFORMATION

Transport tips, Visitor Information Centres, where to stay, where to eat & more.

P.29 CYCLING TIP

Many of Old Holland’s best attractions are an enjoyable bike ride from Amsterdam. See p.29 for rental options near Central Station.

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Industrial heritage In the 17th century, some 600 mills were built in the Zaan region. Today, this area is a magni� cent piece of perfectly preserved industrial heritage.

Europe’s first industrial region is full of historic windmills, warehouses and workshops.

SAIL 2015

Held once every fi ve years, SAIL is the Netherlands' foremost maritime event. Held from 19-23 August, on the fi rst day – the Sail In – tall ships from all over the world will sail through the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam. During this period and the run-up to it (from May-November) the Zaan region will present City on the Zaan, 2015 Edition with a full programme of family-friendly activities for locals and visitors alike. See www.stadaandezaan.nl for all the highlights.

ZAANSE SCHANSWith 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. A direct bus departs every 15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station (journey time 45 min).Schansend 7, Zaandam+31 (0)75 681 000 www.dezaanseschans.nl

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During 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.

HISTORY OF THE ZAAN

INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE FESTIVALAs Europe’s oldest industrial site, the Zaanstreek has a very rich industrial culture. This includes the iconic mills, as well as the monumental factory build-ings and the warehouses along the banks of the River Zaan. Festival Industrie Cultuur celebrates this rich past with a series of public events, with highlights including: Midzomerzaan (20 & 21 June), a chocolate opera (11-13 May), a travelling collection of stories and various night cruises on the River Zaan, during which the industrial heritage along the route will be elegantly spotlighted. For the complete programme, see the website: www.festivalindustriecultuur.nl

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Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans derives its name from an earth-work 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 typifi es the local area. The original wooden buildings have been relocated piece by piece to create one of the Netherlands’ most unique experiences.

HEYDAYThere 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.

SHIPBUILDINGThe 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.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRITThe 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.

TODAYSome of the original Zaan region windmills are now open to visitors, and warehouses and workshops give the public a taste of the time-honoured crafts once practiced here. The village itself – with its charming characteristic green houses – is free to enter.Zaanse Schans Information CenterSchansend 7, Zaandam+31 (0)75 681 0000 www.dezaanseschans.nl

TIP free entrance with your I amsterdam City Card

Packed with wooden windmills, houses, museums and workshops, museum village Zaanse Schans provides a glimpse into the Zaan region’s industrial heyday.

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 €11,50, 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.

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EVENTSFAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN IN THE ZAAN REGION.

PINKSTERZAANIn 1574 the Zaan people overthrew the Spaniards on Whit Monday. It was a bloody battle. To celebrate the victory, the locals hailed Whit Tuesday (Pinksterdrie) as a day of cele-bration. Since 2013, the annual event PinksterZaan has brought history back to life.25 Maywww.facebook.com/Pinksterzaan

CITY ON THE ZAAN FESTIVALAt the 18th of April, the ‘City on the Zaan’ festival will be festively opened with a Sloop Race at the Zaanse Schans. Other events as Cacao Opera, a fl oating swimming pool and a Zaan Safari will take place from April till October. Don’t miss it! www.stadaandezaan.nl

MIDZOMERZAAN FESTIVALCelebrating the summer sol-stice, 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 – includ-ing the former Verkade biscuit factory and the windmills of museum village Zaanse Schans. 20 & 21 June, www.midzomerzaan.nl

ZAANS MUSEUM The Zaans Museum stands amidst the famous 17th-century Dutch lowland landscape with monumen-tal factories on the horizon beneath typical Dutch skies.The museum’s rich collection shows stories of the people, their lives and work, demonstrating the many innovations and industrial heritage of the area. Enjoy Dutch landscape paintings, beautiful regional costumes and artefacts of the long-disappeared whaling industry.The Zaanse food industry is brought to life in the heart of the museum, the Verkade Pavilion, where visitors can imagine themselves in a chocolate and biscuit factory dating from the early 20th century, where the machines are still operating. There’s always something going on in the Zaans Museum. In addition to the audio tours available in eight languages, there are interactive games and special activities for the whole family, where visitors can create a wrapper for a chocolate bar or take odour and taste tests. The Czar Peter House, which is part of the Zaans Museum, is also well worth a visit. It is located in the centre of Zaandam.Schansend 7, (Zaanse Schans) Zaandam+31 (0)75 681 0000, www.zaansmuseum.nl

TIP free entrance for both locations with your I amsterdam City Card

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Supermarket chain Albert Heijn grew out of a small grocery store. In 1887 the then 21-year-old Albert Heijn took over the store from his parents. In the old grocery store visitors see the original furniture and fi xtures and learn how shopping has changed over the last century. The museum shop is housed in a listed building, a typical example of simple Zaanse wood construction of the 19th century. The shop is comprised of two buildings, the fi rst of which originally stood on the east side in Zaandam, while the rear section is a house from the Kerkbuurt in Westzaan. Kalverringdijk 5, Zaandam +31 (0)75 616 9619www.dezaanseschans.nl

Step back in time with a visit to the intimate bakery museum In de Gecroonde Duyvekater, dating from 1658. This original baker’s shop is full of tasty products made in an authentic bread oven and has a beautiful marble fl oor. The museum takes its name from the duivekater, a famous Zaans sweet bread that you can sample along with other traditional Dutch bakery products and confectionery.Zeilenmakerspad 4, Zaandam +31 (0)75 6173 522

MUSEUM SHOP ALBERT HEIJN

BAKERY MUSEUM

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 visitors 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 8968www.zaansemolen.nl

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WINDMILL MUSEUM

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FREE ENTRANCE FREE DEMONSTRATION FREE MUSEUM

Discover Holland, visit windmill village the Zaanse Schans!

Klompenmakerij ’De Zaanse Schans’www.clogs.nl - info@clogs.nl - tel. +31 (0)75 617 71 21

Wooden Shoes, how are they made?

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 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!

Find out at the Wooden Shoe Workshop at 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 fi rst 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.

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Daytrip around the Zaan From museums to boating and shopping, you can easily spend a day exploring the Zaan region.

In the 17th century, the Zaan region was at the centre of the world’s foremost shipbuilding nation. So it seems fi tting to explore the region from the water – especially as spring arrives. The 11km waterfront of the River Zaan connects approximate-

ly 75 vintage industrial buildings, including windmills and the vast Zaan Wall at Wormer. It makes for a surprisingly beautiful view from the river. Rederij de Schans offers fascinating boat excursions (www.rederijdeschans.nl). When you get back on dry land, the centre of Zaandam is full of great shops, restaurants and cafés to while your afternoon away...www.zaanstreek.nl/visitors

INTELL HOTEL & MONET

‘Zaandam is quite remarkable,’ wrote Claude Monet, ‘and there is enough to paint for a lifetime.’ And what would Claude Monet have painted had he walked around Zaandam today? Probably the building of the now world-famous architects Miller & van der Winden. Built as a modern interpretation of the traditional green Zaan houses, the gigantic, 12-storey structure is the showpiece of the hotel chain Inntel. The blue house at the top of the building is based on the eponymous painting Claude Monet painted in 1871 in Zaandam. Provincialeweg 102, Zaandam +31 (0)75 631 1711www.inntelhotelsamsterdamzaandam.nl

ZAAN WALL, WORMERAfter 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

HEMBRUGTERREIN, ZAANDAM

A unique terrain with 125 characteristic industrial properties (including 48 National Monu-ments), 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 Holland-Route House visitors’ centre hosts an exhibition on the history of the area and other industrial heritage sites (entrance free).

HOLLAND ROUTE

The HollandRoute links Dutch heritage sites of trade, producti-vity, engineering, industry, water management and infrastructure within the Amsterdam Metropoli-tan Area. The main route of the HollandRoute heritage network connects many fascinating heritage attractions that are all described on their websites and in the HollandRoute smartphone app. Choose your route – available in English – and discover them all! HollandRoute HouseHemkade 18, Gebouw 341, Zaandam+31 (0)6 3601 1111www.hollandroute.nl

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Smalltown Harbours

DUTCH FOLKLOREStrategically located at the edge of the Zuiderzee, the scenic towns of Edam, Volendam, Marken and Monnickendam were once about two things: fi shing and trading. When the Zuiderzee was later impol-dered 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

TRADITIONAL FARMS

For an old-time Dutch experi-ence, visit one of the working farms in the Smalltown Harbour area. DE SIMONE HOEVE, ALIDA HOEVE and JACOBS HOEVE are traditional cheese farms (free entrance) 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 well as a cosy restaurant and a shop offering lots of local produce. Simone Hoeve, Wagenweg 2 Katwoude/Volendam+31 (0)299 365 828www.simonehoeve.com BC Jacobs Hoeve, Hoogedijk 8 Katwoude+31 (0)299 658 397 www.cheesefarms.com D Alida Hoeve, Zeddeweg 1 Volendam+31 (0)299 365 830 www.cheesefarms.com C

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VOLENDAM

Volendam is an old fi shing village on the IJsselmeer, known for its traditional

costumes, music and fi sh. The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, present the visitor with an atmosphere of geniality and romance. You will fi nd a maze of quaint houses behind the harbour, souvenir shops open seven days a week and restaurants with a special atmosphere serving plenty of local fi sh. See how fi sh is bought and sold at the fi sh auction (dating from 1934) or try on a traditional costume and pose for a picture taken by one of the photographers on the dyke.

VOLENDAMS MUSEUMHead 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. 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,www.volendamsmuseum.nl C

TIP free entrance with your I amsterdam City Card

ART HOTEL SPAANDER

Opened in 1881 especially for the artists who fl ocked to Volen-dam to paint, art 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.art hotel Spaander Haven 15-19, Volendam+31 (0)299 363 595

TIP 25% discount on coffee/tea and homemade cake with your I amsterdam City Card

‘See Old Holland’ partners combine all must sees for you in the most efficient way. Visit the authentic clog- and cheesemaker (free tasting and free demonstrations), the best restaurants and the original museums. You can take

pictures in costume and sail with the best ferry between Volendam and Marken.

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TIPIn mid-2015, Experience Volendam opens its doors. A three-dimensional trip back to the year 1916 – when everything was notably more peaceful – it’s a great experience for the whole family. Sail in a historic fi shing boat and immerse yourself in the real, historical Volendam, which is known throughout the world by its traditional clothing, photographs and paintings.www.experiencevolendam.nl

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‘See Old Holland’ partners combine all must sees for you in the most efficient way. Visit the authentic clog- and cheesemaker (free tasting and free demonstrations), the best restaurants and the original museums. You can take

pictures in costume and sail with the best ferry between Volendam and Marken.

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MONNICKENDAM

The 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 fl ourished. From 18 April a sloop can easily bring you from Monnickendam to Volendam. During a 35-minute boat ride you will enjoy a breathtaking view. www.markenexpress.nl D

A characteristic smalltown harbour, with dainty gabled houses and a harbour brimming with history.

MUSEUM DE SPEELTOREN

Enjoy centuries-old charm on the shores of the Gouwzee, with a permanent exhibition about local history and fi ndings unearthed during architectural digs. 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

So picture-perfect it’s like stepping into a 17th-century 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.

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VOLENDAM-MARKEN EXPRESS

Since 1933, the Marken Express has been sailing between the two old fi shing villages of Volendam and Marken. From the boat you have a great view of the fi shermen’s houses standing along the dyke. Sails all year round.Marken ExpressHaven 39, Volendam +31 (0)299 363 331www.marken-express.nl CD

TIP free journey with your I amsterdam City Card

TIP For what to see & do, where to stay & eat plus route info, see www.laagholland.com

TIPThe Marker Museum is a must-visit. Since 1983, the museum has shown visitors the life, work and traditions of this former island and its rich culture. Kerkbuurt 44-47, Marken+31(0)299 601 904 www.markermuseum.nl CD

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

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 recently renovated Edams Museum will reopen its doors on 2 April. The exhibition can be found in a characteristic building that dates from 1540, and the museum shop upstairs is great for souvenirs. Damplein 8, Edam+31 (0)299 372 644 www.edamsmuseum.nl B

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Attractions

Zaanse Schans Zaans Museum Czar Peter House Museum Shop Albert Heijn Windmill Museum Bakery Museum Intell Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam Hembrugterrein Holland Route House Simone Hoeve Jacobs Hoeve Alida Hoeve Marken Express Wetlands Safari Visitor Centre de Breek Zuiderzee Museum Catharina Hoeve

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MINI waterlandOLD HOLLAND

Amsterdam 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 fi nd rustic villages of olden times, surrounded by vast fi elds or tucked away behind the dykes of the IJsselmeer, with picturesque streets, endless greenery, windmills and plenty of water.

WORLD HERITAGETwo of the nine Dutch inscriptions on the World Heritage List of the United Nations cultural organisa-tion, UNESCO, are located in Amsterdam Waterland. It emphasis-es 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).

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Amsterdam Waterland With green meadows, traditional farmhouses and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Amsterdam Waterland o� ers an abundance of activities for everyone who enjoys the outdoors.

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.

TIPWETLANDS SAFARIA Wetlands Safari takes you in through a 17th-century landscape, which inspired Holland’s most famous Golden Age painters such as Rembrandt and Ruysdael. In this unique watery landscape you’ll see numerous water- and singing birds from your canoe. Where possible, you’ll get out of the canoe to walk among the reeds. (see p. 21). +31 (0)6 5355 2669www.wetlandssafari.nl

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ZEEVANG

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. It’s perfect for cycling, hiking and boating. Located in the tiny village of Etersheim in the municipality of Zeevang, visitor centre De Breek hosts regular performances, exhibitions and activities, but you can also enjoy a good meal, prepared with tasty regional products. Etersheimer Braakweg 5 Oosthuizen+31 (0)299 403 316www.debreek.com

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 735www.theetuinoverleek.nl D

SSurrounded by fi elds, 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. Today, it’s particularly beautiful to explore on foot or by bike. The Old Broek Society also organises guided tours for groups.

Broek in Waterland

TIPIt's great to discover Old Holland by bike. Ten thematic routes are developed which lead you along the highlights of this region.www.cycleamsterdam.com

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An oasis of green polders, waterways, 38 kilometres of dykes and restored mills – and an easy 30-minute bike ride from the city centre of

Amsterdam – this fl at, 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

THE BEEMSTER 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 purifi cation 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 200www.fortresortbeemster.nl EF

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 4393www.beemsterbeleving.nl E

DE RIJP

De Rijp is an old-Dutch town surround-ed by water and the famous polders Beemster and Schermer, built by rich Amsterdam merchants. A guided walk along all the highlights – like the museum and the Great Church – is a must. A remarkable detail: the village is home to the smallest candy shop in the Netherlands.

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Get your CITY PASS now and discover the highlights of Amsterdam. Enjoy free entrance at a greatvariety of museums and attractions.Hop on the 24h City Sightseeingbus for free and benefit of fast track entry plus great deals & discounts!

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PurmerendA charming market town with a lively programme of events.

Purmerend 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

TIP For what to see & do, where to stay & eat plus route info, see www.laagholland.com

EVENTSFAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN.

VAN STREEK MARKT

Food and culture come together at the historic Koemarkt, bringing the best regional products.23 Maywww.vvvpurmerend.nl

REURING

Street theatre perform-ances and live music – the vast majority of which are free – closing with the free pop and dance festival Reuring City Slam in Leeghwater Park.25-28 Junewww.vvvpurmerend.nl

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AlkmaarEvery Friday, Alkmaar’s picturesque town centre is awash with visitors, all eager to see the city’s famous cheese market.

SAY CHEESE!

For 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 identifi able 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 sniffi ng 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 fl ashes. By 12.30, 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…Only on Fridays (April-September) G

CHEESE MUSEUM

The Holland Cheese Museum is as inseparably linked with Alkmaar as its world-famous cheese market. In the historical Weigh House on the Waag Square, the two most famous cheeses of the Netherlands are given top billing: Edam and Gouda cheese. The presentation consists mainly of historical objects from the collection of the Dutch Dairy Archive but also has interactive games that appeal to children. Waagplein 2, Alkmaar+31 (0)72 515 5516www.kaasmuseum.nl G

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Alkmaar: ‘A healthy dose of typically Dutch life’ (New York Times)

Direct train connection from Amsterdam (30 min.)!

Alkmaar: as Dutch as it gets!

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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.

Of 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. When you get back on dry land, it’s well worth exploring the narrow, cobbled lanes, packed with elegant little boutiques that wouldn’t seem out of place on the Champs-Elysées. De Kraak Boat Tours, Verdronkenoord 54, Alkmaar+31 (0)72 512 5840, www.dekraak.nl GAlkmaarse Boat Hire, Geestersingel 15A, Alkmaar +31 (0)6 5265 7077, www.alkmaarsebootjesverhuur.nl G

SAIL ALKMAAR

KAESKOPPENSTAD

Alkmaar holds a special place in Dutch hearts – and not just for its superlative cheese. Back in 1573, Alkmaar was the fi rst 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.

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Enkhuizen

The 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, Enkhui-zen’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

HOORN

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 Hoorn-Medemblik steam tram (www.museumstoomtram.nl I

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. Kooizandweg 9, Enkhuizen+31 (0)228 317 853www.sprookjeswonderland.nl H

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In 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.

OUTDOOR MUSEUMThe open-air section covers 15 acres and accommodates authentic buildings from the former Zuiderzee region, such as a church, a fi sh-curing shed, a mill, a cheese warehouse, shops and dwelling houses from the surrounding fi shing villages. Staff and volunteers demonstrate historical crafts from everyday life at the beginning of the last century.

INDOOR MUSEUMThe Indoor Museum is the treasure chest of the Zuiderzee. Various temporary exhibitions display the rich collection of the museum in a present-day setting, giving the history of the Netherlands contemporary signifi cance. Besides the temporary exhibitions, 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.Wierdijk 12, Enkhuizen www.zuiderzeemuseum.nl

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Hurray! From May 2015 the Outdoor Museum boasts another fantastic, new attraction: Waterworks! Here you can discover miniature versions of the lost Zuiderzee islands Marken, Pampus, Schokland, Urk and Wieringen. On and near the islands everybody – young and old – can go treasure hunting, fi shing with hook and line, 'sinking or pumping', operate a water cannon, sail in a rowing boat. So roll up your sleeves to build dams and fi nd out all about the force of water.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

Travel from Chicago – via Marken – to Havana. Find out what people took along on their travels ... and back! Did you know that as long ago as 100 years curious travellers visited places around the Zuiderzee because these were 'quaint and colour-ful'? In their turn, people from the region also roamed the world, for trade and emigration. They learned about other cultures and brought back all sorts of objects and experiences; travel-ling enriches you. Experi-ence this exhibition in the Outdoor Museum.

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ZAANSE SCHANS ZAANS MUSEUM MUSEUM SHOP ALBERT HEIJN BAKERY MUSEUMBus route 391 – the fi rst tourist bus line in the Netherlands – will take you directly to the Zaanse Schans. Buses depart four times per hour, journey time around 50 min. Alternatively, take the train to Alkmaar (departures every 15 min) to stop Koog-Zaandijk. Zaanse Schans is a 10-min walk.

CZAR PETER HOUSEFrom 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.

WINDMILL MUSEUM From Amsterdam Central Station, take the Alkmaar train (de-partures every 15 min) to stop Koog-Zaandijk. The Windmill Museum is a 3-min walk from the station.

visitor informationOLD HOLLAND

I AMSTERDAM VISITOR CENTRESAMSTERDAMI amsterdam Visitor CentreStationsplein 10 (across Central Station)+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.iamsterdam.com

I amsterdam Visitor CentreSchiphol Airport (Arrivals 2 at Schiphol Plaza)+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.iamsterdam.com

VISITOR INFORMATIONEverything you need to get the most out of your visit.

INDUSTRIAL HERITAGEA VVV AGENCY WORMERFaunastraat 123, Wormer+31 (0)20 702 6000, www.zaanstreek.nl

HOTELS & RESTAURANTSIndustrial Heritage

B&B HEERLIJCK SLAAPENStay the night in one of three charming listed buildings in museum village Zaanse Schans.Kalverringdijk 17, Zaanse Schans+31 (0)6 1185 4008www.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 WALVISSuperlative gastronomy shrouded in atmosphere, rich history and hospitality. Get 25% off lunch (excl. drinks) with your I amsterdam City Card.Kalverringdijk 15, Zaanse Schans+31 (0)75 616 5629, www.dewalvis.eu

INNTEL HOTELS AMSTERDAM ZAANDAM One of the most visually arresting hotels, the struc-ture 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 1711www.inntelhotelsamsterdamzaandam.nl

MACBIKECity bikes, tandems, electric bikes, child seats, cargo bikes and more. Stationsplein 5, +31 (0)20 428 5778, www.macbike.nl

YELLOW BIKEThree locations close to Central Station, offering guided tours to Waterland and more. Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, +31 (0)20 620 6940, www.yellowbike.nl

AMSTERBIKEOffers electric scooter rental as well as standard bikes. Piet Heinkade 11A, +31 (0)20 419 9063, www.amsterbike.eu

JOIN THE CHAIN GANGHire a bike near Central Station and explore the best of Old Holland for yourself.

BUS ROUTE 391 – THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE LINEThe fi rst tourist bus line in the Netherlands will take you directly to the Zaanse Schans. Connexxion bus 391 departs every 15 minutes from platform E at bus station IJzijde at Amsterdam Central Station.

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GETTING THERESmalltown harboursVOLENDAMFrom Amsterdam Central Station, buses 316, 318 and 110 go direct to Volendam, journey time 30-40 min.

EDAMFrom Amsterdam Central Station, buses 312, 314 and 316 go direct to Edam, journey time 45 min.

MARKENFrom Amsterdam Central Station, bus 315 goes direct to Marken, journey time 45 min.

MONNICKENDAMFrom Amsterdam Central Station, bus 315 goes direct to Monnickendam, journey time 30 min.

HOTELS & RESTAURANTSSmalltown Harbours

CAFE RESTAURANT LAND EN ZEEZICHTA superlative seafood restaurant located at the end of Europe’s longest pier. Get 25% discount on coffee/tea and homemade apple pie with your I amsterdam City CardHavenbuurt 6, Marken+31 (0)299 601 302, www.landenzeezicht.nl

HET GEHEIM VAN EDAMAn absolute must if you like to be surprised! In an authentic 17th-century building, the entire team will ensure that you have a nice evening, with small dishes and matching wines.Spui 5, Edam+31(0)299 371 070www.hetgeheimvanedam.nl

HOTEL SPAANDERA beautiful historic hotel, with an extensive collec-tion of locally appropriate art.Haven 15-19, Volendam+31 (0)299 363 595, www.hotelspaander.nl

OVERLEEKERHOEVEComfortable apartments at a working dairy farm. Overleek 25A, Monnickendam+31 (0)20 436 1387, www.overleekerhoeve.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

VISITOR INFO CENTRES WATERLAND

E VVV MIDDENBEEMSTERMiddenweg 185, Middenbeemster+31 (0)29 962 1826www.laagholland.com

F VVV I-POINT PURMERENDKaasmarkt 20, Purmerend+31 (0)299 47 2718www.vvvpurmerend.nl

VISITOR INFO CENTRESSMALLTOWN HARBOURSB VVV EDAMDamplein 1, Edam+31 (0)29 931 5125, www.vvv-edam.nl

C VVV VOLENDAMZeestraat 37, Volendam+31 (0)29 936 3747, www.vvv-volendam.nl

D VVV AGENCY WATERLANDZuideinde 2, Monnickendam+31 (0)29 982 0046, www.vvvwaterland.nl

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Discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area with the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket – a special 24-hour public trans-port pass valid on metros, trams and buses operated by GVB, Connexxion and EBS.

Special offer: combine the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket with the I amsterdam City Card. Explore the Amsterdam area and its attractions and save money by pick-ing up the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket for just €10*.

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Get free access to more than 40 of Amsterdam’s major museums, a canal cruise through the city centre and free public transport on all metro, bus and tram lines operated by GVB Amsterdam.

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GETTING THEREWaterland

FORT RESORT BEEMSTERFrom 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.

VISITOR CENTRE DE BREEKBus 314 (direction Hoorn) to stop Beets. Bus 413 (direction Purmerend) to stop No 12, Oosthuizen. Journey time: 65 min. BROEK IN WATERLANDFrom Amsterdam Central Station, buses 314, 315 and 316 go directly to Broek in Waterland, journey time 30 min.

PURMERENDFrom 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).

GETTING THEREEnkhuizen & Hoorn

ENKHUIZENFrom Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Enkhuizen every 30 min. Journey time: 1 hour.

HOORNFrom Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Hoorn (direc-tion: Enkhuizen Station) every 30 min. Journey time: 30 min. Or bus 314, journey time 1 hour.

ZUIDERZEE MUSEUMFrom the station in Enkhuizen the museum ferry leaves for the Outdoor Museum. Journey time 15 min (ferry).

GETTING THERE ALKMAAR

ALKMAARFrom Amsterdam Central Station, trains run direct to Alkmaar Station every 15 min. Journey time: 40 min.

HOTELS & RESTAURANTSAlkmaar

CAFÉ JONG BELEGEN Café themed around Alkmaar’s famous cheese.Houttil 5, Alkmaar+31 (0)72 511 4269www.cafejongbelegen.nl

RESTAURANT DE BUREN Restaurant with terrace in the historic fi sh banks.Mient 37, Alkmaar+31 (0)72 512 0308www.restaurant-deburen.nl

HOTELS &RESTAURANTSWaterland

HOTEL DE BOERENKAMERComfortable bed & breakfast. Molengouw 34, Broek in Waterland+31 (0)20 403 8317www.hotel-boerenkamer.nl

PANNENKOEKENHUIS DEWITTE SWAENServing up with one of the most popular Dutch dishes: pancakes.Dorpsstraat 11-13Broek in Waterland+31 (0)20 403 1525 www.dewitteswaen.nl

THEETUIN OVERLEEKCharming teahouse. Overleek 6, Monnickendam+31 (0)299 652 735www.theetuinoverleek.nl

VISITOR INFO CENTRESH VVV ENKHUIZENTussen Twee Havens 1, Enkhuizen+31 (0)228 313 164, www.vvvenkhuizen.nl

I VVV HOORNRoode Steen 1, Hoorn+31 (0)72 511 4284www.vvvhartvannoordholland.nl

VISITOR INFO CENTRESG VVV ALKMAARWaagplein 2, Alkmaar+31 (0)72 511 4284www.vvvhartvannoordholland.nl

HOTELS & RESTAURANTSEnkhuizen & Hoord

HERBERG DE COMPAGNIE Accommodation, restaurant and beer tasting: get 25% off lunch (excl. drinks) with your I amsterdam City Card.Spoortstraat 10-14, Enkhuizen+31 (0)228 323 334www.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

With the Amsterdam & Region Day Ticket you can travel 24 hours by bus, tram and metro in and around Amsterdam.

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