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    Fabulous Folklore in Volendam

    Fabulous Folklore in Volendam
    Starts from

    Amsterdam

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    12

    Duration

    10 hrs 15 min

    Length

    8 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Amsterdam

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    10 hrs 15 min

    Length

    8 mi

    • History and Culture
    • Unusual Locations
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    Karin Leijen

    Karin Leijen

    Travel Expert

    • Take a picture in traditional clothing.
    • Taste a herring with onions and eat it as the Dutch do.
    • Take a look at the harbour to see beautiful old Dutch ships.
    Volendam is famous for its fishing culture and pop music?! You can take a picture wearing traditional Dutch clothes, and get lost in the beautiful authentic town. You will see the harbour and the authentic houses that are so typical for the villages around the Ijsselmeer. You get to visit an art hotel and you will take the ferry to the historical village of Marken. All in one day! Are you ready for some fun!

    Categories

    • History and Culture
    • Unusual Locations
    Volendam is famous for its fishing culture and pop music?! You can take a picture wearing traditional Dutch clothes, and get lost in the beautiful authentic town. You will see the harbour and the authentic houses that are so typical for the villages around the Ijsselmeer. You get to visit an art hotel and you will take the ferry to the historical village of Marken. All in one day! Are you ready for some fun!
    Karin Leijen

    Karin Leijen

    Travel Expert

    • Take a picture in traditional clothing.
    • Taste a herring with onions and eat it as the Dutch do.
    • Take a look at the harbour to see beautiful old Dutch ships.

    Day Itinerary

    12 Activities
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    Day 1

    8 mi

    The Best Picture You Ever Took

    Alright, so Volendam it is. Why is this day called 'the best picture you ever took', you may ask. Well, that is because I bet today you are going to end up with one of the best pictures in your life so far. You either make it yourself, because the places you are going to see are absolutely stunning, or it's the picture you are in yourself, dressed in authentic Dutch clothing, wooden shoes includes. Besides the foto fest, there is a lot to see and do so don't hesitate and get in your car quickly because there is a busy day ahead of you!
    09:4510 min

    Parkeergarage Havenhof

    Park your car. You have arrived in Volendam, which you can explore the best on foot. The town isn't that big, so you don't have to walk far between every spot.
    0.1 mi
    5 min
    10:001 hr

    Volendam Museum

    The first place you are going to visit is the Volendam Museum. Here you can learn more about the history and culture of this special part of the Netherlands. The museum shows Volendam from 1850 to 1950 and you will have your first look on the clothing you will be wearing yourself later today.
    0.3 mi
    10 min
    11:1030 min

    Port of Volendam

    The port of Volendam is not just a port. It is the heart of the town because from here fishermen leave the mainland to go on their fishing trips, which can be very dangerous. Imagine waving your husband goodbye not knowing if you will ever see him again. It was (and sometimes still is) reality in this town with a very tight community. Ok, step away from that thought for a sec to not get too depressed and focus on what you are seeing. Aren't the ships in the harbour pretty?
    0.3 mi
    10 min
    11:5015 min

    De Dijk van Volendam

    Alongside the water, you will walk towards your next spot. On the Dike of Volendam, you will see typical houses, restaurants, shops and the like. Enjoy your stroll, the next stop is very close by.
    0.3 mi
    5 min
    12:1545 min

    Halve Maen

    Wow, a museum in an authentic Dutch ship from the 17th century. Is that even possible? It sure is! The ship is best known as a discovery ship and the 1609 sail to Manhattan Island.
    Open Hours: Low season until June 30th ’22 Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
    High season from July 1st ’22 - September 4th ’22: Daily from 12:00 - 18:00
    September 10th ’22 - Oktober 16th ’22 Thursday – Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00
    More info here
    0.3 mi
    5 min
    13:151 hr

    Experience Volendam: Historical Museum and Photography studio

    You have taken in some of the histories of Volendam, but now it is time to experience this town yourself. Time to do what you have been waiting to do, dress up like a real Dutchie and take that awesome picture! It is the best souvenir and experience and very fun to do. Aren't you curious about what it feels like to wear wooden shoes?
    0.1 mi
    5 min
    14:201 hr

    De Lunch

    Did you ever guess a ship could have so many stories? But hey, what is that you are hearing? Another tale about conquering new seas? No, it is your belly rumbling. Let's eat! In a place where they serve the best fish. Restaurant de Lunch! (we love the simplicity of that name by the way).
    0.1 mi
    5 min
    15:3030 min

    Rederij Volendam Marken Express

    The next stop is the island of Marken which lies in Marker Lake. This authentic village can be reached by car, but you have to park your car at the moment you arrive because it's a car-free zone. You also have to drive to another village first. It's easier to go to rederij Volendam Marken Express and hop on the ferry that takes you to Marken in 30 minutes. It's not just a way of transport, the whole time you are on the boat is a holiday in itself.
    If you want you can book your ticket in advance here
    3 mi
    25 min
    16:3030 min

    Wooden Shoe Factory Marken - Netherlands Souvenirs.com

    Maybe you have seen them in the museum or maybe on the feet of the Dutch, wooden shoes! Believe it or not, they actually are very comfortable. Why? You will learn all about it in the wooden shoe factory, where you can see how the shoes are made. If you are convinced, you can buy a pair yourself! The Wooden Shoe Factory is open until 18:00 every day.
    0.4 mi
    10 min
    17:1030 min

    Panorama Viewpoint - Marken Harbor

    There are several hotspots in Marken, but the best thing to do actually is to walk and look around. The place is so different from other places in the Netherlands. The green houses, the fact that there are no cars. Just explore for a while and enjoy. If you walk to the harbour, you will find the monument in honour of the victims of the flood. In the harbour, you can also take the ferry back to Volendam.
    2.9 mi
    20 min
    18:002 hrs

    Art Hotel Spaander

    The biggest, most elegant and iconic Hotel. That is how Leendert Spaander, founder of the hotel, describes Art Hotel Spaander. It used to be a bar, but when Leendert wanted to give some travel friends a roof above their heads for the night, it became this hotel, which is still very famous in the Netherlands. If you want, you can spend the night here, but you are here for your dinner. Because not only is it a great place to sleep, it also has a great restaurant. There is so much to see! More than 1400 artists have eaten here, and instead of paying, they donated art. The hotel is seen as the main reason why Volendam has become such a popular destination.
    0.4 mi
    10 min
    20:3015 min

    Parkeergarage Havenhof

    Pick up your car, you feet must be tired after your day in Volendam and Marken. Off you go, back to Amsterdam! Oh, by the way. Make sure you take off your wooden shoes before you take place behind the wheel.
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