Volendam is a great old fishing village that has several top Volendam must do’s. This is a popular spot as many travelers from Amsterdam come out for the day. Some of the main attractions are seeing the traditional wooden Dutch houses.…
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4 Tips to Survive the Weather in Volendam
When you visit the Netherlands, you have to count on rain on every single day of the year. Whether it’s spring, summer, autumn or winter, it rains a lot in this country. So these are our 4 tips to survive the weather in…
Where to Eat and Drink in Volendam
Eat Being a fishermen’s town, Volendam is well known for its Dutch seafood specialties. Like most towns around the IJsselmeer, it is especially known for its smoked eel, and many fishmongers from Volendam run fish stores and fish stalls in…
Experience Volendam
Experience Volendam 1st Virtual Cinema in Holland, Unique in Europe. Return to Volendam 1916 with the Oculus Rift. A most wonderful 3D experience with an old tradional blunter, nowhere else seen in Europe. Make an unforgettable journey through the streets…
The Volendams Museum
The Volendams Museum Why is Volendam the best known village in the Netherlands? Why do millions of foreign as well as Dutch tourists visit our village each year? How come Volendam produces so many famous singers and international soccer players? Why is the…
Palingsound Museum
Palingsound Museum 100 years of music development in Volendam shown in a small museum, based in a restaurant named “Smit Bokkum” with a great view over the water. Opening Hours Tuesday until Sunday from 10:00 till 18:00 (Monday closed) Location…
How To Get Around in Volendam
On Foot The village is easily explored on foot. If you intend to visit places close by, renting a bike is a good option. Bicycle Riding a bicycle is a popular way for transportation among the local residents, maybe due…
How To Get to Volendam by Boat
Ferry connection in tourist season In the tourist season (mid March – end of October), there is a ferry connection from and to Marken, which leaves once every 30 to 45 minutes. Ticket Prices One-way ticket 7.50 EUR, return ticket 9.95…
How To Get to Volendam by Bus
From Amsterdam Bus 312 and 316 run from Amsterdam Central Station to Volendam and back, approx. 35 minutes. A one-way ticket costs 4.39 EUR with OV-chipkaart. From Purmerend Bus 110 runs from Station Purmerend to Volendam and back, approx. 35 minutes.…
How To Get to Volendam by Car
From Amsterdam If you’re coming from Amsterdam, take the A10 ring road and then follow the N247 to Volendam. To get to the centre of Volendam, take the N517 which will lead you into town. From Hoorn If you’re coming…