Hollande-Septentrionale, Netherlands
Waterland, Volendam et Marken
The notebook of Waterland, Volendam et Marken
Follow the light to the water.
Dikes villages, ports, wood houses and water landscapes north of Amsterdam.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 3 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Coast · Heritage · Countryside · River
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Waterland, Volendam et Marken
Dikes villages, ports, wood houses and water landscapes north of Amsterdam.
Volendam, Marken and Edam give the most telling landmarks of Waterland, Volendam and Marken. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, heritage, countryside and riverscapes meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 1 to 3 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to anticipate: very touristic in Volendam and wind turbine. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Volendam
- Marken
- Edam
- Broek in Waterland
Before you choose
- Tres touristic in Volendam
- Winding meter
- Better by bike or bus
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Port
Volendam
In Volendam, the coast and the quays make up a game between white architecture, shiny water and narrow alleys. The place takes on another dimension when you lower the pace and follow the points of view rather than the simple axes of passage.
Island village
Marken
Marken offers a very localised lake atmosphere: ordered alleys, preserved facades and presence of water at each detour. A village identity built by seasonal uses and the relationship to the horizon is quickly perceived.
Historical city
Edam
Edam reveals its charm in a mixture of venals, central square and half-rhythm architecture. By moving from close to close, we can see the community organisation as well as the details of an old urban planning still active.
Village
Broek in Waterland
Broek in Waterland aline painted wooden houses, net gardens and small canals in a polder landscape very close to Amsterdam. The village tastes in reflections, footbridges and low facades, with an atmosphere more restrained than the busy ports of Volendam or Marken.
Practical tips
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