Guidebook for Alkmaar
Everything Else
Everybody arrives at the station. Easy to find when you get lost and only 2 minutes from the house.
Public transport by bus or train to beaches, villages and other cities in the Netherlands.
TOGO AH Stationsweg
43 b StationswegEverybody arrives at the station. Easy to find when you get lost and only 2 minutes from the house.
Public transport by bus or train to beaches, villages and other cities in the Netherlands.
Great exhibition about the 80 year war with Spain.
Good introduction to history of Alkmaar.
60 lokale anbefaler
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
1 CanadapleinGreat exhibition about the 80 year war with Spain.
Good introduction to history of Alkmaar.
This is where the tourist office is located as well. The cheese museum gives a great overview about the importance of cheese for the development of the city
66 lokale anbefaler
Hollandsk Ostemuseum
2 WaagpleinThis is where the tourist office is located as well. The cheese museum gives a great overview about the importance of cheese for the development of the city
Lake with beaches to swim, walk, barbecue. Big variety of birds and bird watching possible in and around nature park. Only 30 minutes by bike, access is for free!
53 lokale anbefaler
Geestmerambacht (rekreativt område)
15 NauertogtLake with beaches to swim, walk, barbecue. Big variety of birds and bird watching possible in and around nature park. Only 30 minutes by bike, access is for free!
Archeologisch Centrum
1 BergerwegFor those interested in the history and archeology of this medieval town.
Sightseeing
The Sint Laurens Kerk has a wonderful organ, they say that Bach has played on it. Also changing art and photography exhibition worth visiting. On Fridays and Saturdays 12 noon free organ concerts.
34 lokale anbefaler
Grote eller Sint-Laurenskerk kirke
2 KoorstraatThe Sint Laurens Kerk has a wonderful organ, they say that Bach has played on it. Also changing art and photography exhibition worth visiting. On Fridays and Saturdays 12 noon free organ concerts.
A wonderful way to discover the city from a different perspective. also possible to enjoy the canals is the country side and watch birds, windmills and farms from the water. Boat rental is 200 m from the house.
34 lokale anbefaler
Alkmaarse Bootjes Verhuur
15 A GeestersingelA wonderful way to discover the city from a different perspective. also possible to enjoy the canals is the country side and watch birds, windmills and farms from the water. Boat rental is 200 m from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice park with old trees, good for walks. It has a playground, lake and lots of animals and birds. A children's zoo with goats, sheep, rabbits, and cows, good entertainment for small children.
Westerhout
WesterhoutNice park with old trees, good for walks. It has a playground, lake and lots of animals and birds. A children's zoo with goats, sheep, rabbits, and cows, good entertainment for small children.
beautiful tulip garden, spectacular bicycle ride from the house.
7 lokale anbefaler
Hortus Bulborum Limmen
23A Zuidkerkenlaanbeautiful tulip garden, spectacular bicycle ride from the house.
Egmond aan Zee
6 ZuiderstraatNearest beach, wonderful bike ride and walks through the dunes.
Shopping
This is a real grain mill with a natural food store attached, where a group of disabled people sell self produced flower, cookies, handy craft. They also give you a tour through the mill if asked!
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102 FriesewegThis is a real grain mill with a natural food store attached, where a group of disabled people sell self produced flower, cookies, handy craft. They also give you a tour through the mill if asked!
Filmhouse Alkmaar
3 PettemerstraatGood selection of films in walking distance
Big collection! Owner has loads of items and so much information about the Beatles
16 lokale anbefaler
The Beatles Museum
12A PettemerstraatBig collection! Owner has loads of items and so much information about the Beatles