Biking tour in Old Holland

Take bus 312 or 314 to Edam-Hoorn. Exit at stop Bernhardbrug, Monnickendam.

Well, not the best rating but you just need to hop off the bus here.
Walk left towards the church, past the Jade City Oriental (a Chinese Restaurant). This street is called De Zarken. Follow it around, crossing over the canal to enter the Kerkstraat. At the end of the Kerkstraat, turn left onto Noordeinde. The Ber Koning bike shop is approximately 50 metres further.

If you stand facing the Ber Koning shop, head right along Noordeinde to the junction of Kerkstraat/Damsluis. Turn left at the junction to Damsluis, passing the butcher and baker. Turn right at the Niesenoortoorsteeg (a small alley), and when you reach the end, follow the Niesenoort. As this street turns into Weezenland, Het Weeshuis will be on your right.

This former orphanage is now home to a glass atelier, rope maker, and tea shop.
Have lunch in a canoe, a picnic with the bike, or simply enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere in Het Weeshuis brings the past to life, and a memorable experience is guaranteed. If the weather is fine, relax in the garden and order the home-made apple pie or award-winning 'Monnickenduck' sandwich.

Enjoy a bite of fresh, tasty Dutch cheese along the route: for example, at Henri Willig Kaas.

Visit a real polder windmill and learn all about its past.
This polder windmill in Katwoude was built to keep the Katwoude-Hogendijk-Blokgouw polder drained using wind or electric power. During a 30-minute guided tour, the miller explains how the windmill works and its history.

How is the world-famous Edam cheese made? Find out and taste it here.
Edam cheese has enjoyed worldwide acclaim for years. At the Kaaswaag (‘cheese weighing house’) you can experience every aspect of cheese making, and there’s plenty of opportunity to taste the cheese too. In days gone by, the cheeses were weighed in this historic weigh house.

One of the oldest museums in the Netherlands, where you can find out all about Edam’s fascinating past.
Next Find out all about Edam’s fascinating past at one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. The most famous part of the museum is the floating cellar – it floats on the ground water and moves up and down. If you push with your feet, you can actually move it yourself. It’s quite an experience!

If you’ve ever wanted to take a peek behind the scenes at 19th-century life in Holland, you’re in the right place.
The Volendams Museum, located in the heart of Volendam, is home to one of the most extraordinary collections in the Netherlands. One of the highlights is the cigar-band house, with mosaics made from 11 million cigar bands. Definitely worth a visit!

Experience a unique corner of the Netherlands on the water with the Volendam-Marken Express.
For the last 80 years, the Volendam-Marken Express has provided a daily boat service between Volendam and Marken. The 30-minute crossing offers a unique experience in an unusual corner of the Netherlands. Explore the historic fishing village of Marken, which was once on an island, before taking the next boat back.

A unique insight into this fishing village’s extraordinary history.
The Marker Museum is located in six historic houses in Marken’s historic centre. Marken is a picturesque fishing village on a peninsula in the Markermeer, just northeast of Amsterdam. The museum provides a unique insight into the village’s extraordinary history.
Pay attention that this place is open for visitors only till 4 PM on Sundays.

Discover how clogs are made, both by machine and in the traditional way, at Klompenmakerij Marken. And of course, you can take a pair home with as a nostalgic souvenir.

For dinner, stay on the island and enjoy great views of the water while tasting the offers on the menu.

Stay outside the city to enjoy the early morning time which is quite unique in the area.