Discover ‘the back garden of Amsterdam’ Laag Holland. Laag Holland is a unique piece of real Holland just north of Amsterdam. Here you will find rustic villages; Purmerend, Edam-Volendam and the regions Waterland and Beemster with picturesque streets in wide fields or hidden behind the dikes.
Purmerend – The attractive city centre tells a lot about the rich history of Purmerend. In 1484, Purmerend was the only place in the region to be given market rights and each square had its own market destination: Cheese Market, Sheep Market, Fish Market and Cow Market. Today you can enjoy the local markets, city walks, nature cycling and a trendy place to have a drink or pleasant evening out on the Koemarkt square.
Beemster - Today Beemster is best known for its UNESCO World Heritage status and its world-famous Beemster Cheese. Do you have a taste for cheese? Learn how Beemster Cheese is made and try it for yourself in the Beemster Cheese factory.
Experience the magic of Amsterdam this winter! Step into world-famous museums like the Stedelijk, marvel at masterpieces by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, and cosy up on a romantic canal cruise. Wander through the festive charm of The Jordaan, explore boutique shops in De 9 Straatjes, or lose yourself in the sparkle of local holiday markets. And for a merry night out, stroll through the Red Light District or warm up with some bar-hopping in Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife scene!
Whatever you want to do; Amsterdam has it all. And all of this is just a stone's throw away from our hostel. Amsterdam is within easy reach and only 25 minutes by public transport.
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Are you even a tourist if you do not try on typical Dutch clothing and eat the catch of the day from the fishermen's village of Volendam?
Make a day trip out to Volendam. With so much to see and do you will find yourself lost as you walk through traditional Dutch history, in and out of colourful wooden houses and across to the island of Marken. Here you can also learn how the traditional Clogs are made.
Stop in Edam on your way back and explore the old traditional cheese warehouse with their very own in house bakery. Bring some cheese back for us!
Only 15 minutes by car or 35 minutes by public transport. Cycling will take around 40 minutes through the beautiful dutch polders.
Feel the magic of Zaanse Schans in winter! Famous for its windmills, this charming village transforms into a cosy scene with traditional shops, historic houses, and unique museums. Warm up with a clog-making demo and experience a slice of 19th-century Dutch life!
Zaanse Schans is only 15 minutes by car or 50 minutes by public transport.
Gedempte Singelgracht 18
1441 AP Purmerend
The Netherlands
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