Monnickendam

Our most recommended things to do in Monnickendam

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  1. Volendam: E-Scooter Tour with Lunch and Tastings

  Start your tour in the famous old-harbor of Volendam, soak up the fishing village atmosphere and pick up souvenirs. See the famous maze Doolhof with small streets and cute houses, dress up in the Volendam costume and get photographed.  Move on to Katwoude, known for its cheese farms. Visit the traditional cheese farm and taste the different types of cheese. Head to Monnickendam, known for its smokehouses, 3 churches, and shipyards. See the beautiful houses made of light bronze bricks, the old harbor, and charming terraces. Explore the city center and head to the harbor to check out the boats. Stop at a canalside cafe for a drink and a snack. Visit a nice restaurant in Monnickendam and enjoy a lunch. Continue to the former island Marken, formerly an isolated island. See its characteristic houses, pleasant ambiance and the beautiful view over the Gouwzee and the Markermeer. Stop at the v...

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  2. Volendam: E-Fatbike Rental

  Depart from the old harbor in Volendam on your super cool E-fatbike to explore multiple villages. Along the route you will see a beautiful windmill, lots of meadows, a countless number of cows and sheep and you will cross the famous Dutch dikes. You will be cruising on top of the dike, so you can see (and even dive into!) the lake, the 'Gouwzee'. You can also ride meters below sea level along the dike to experience how the Dutch locals live behind the dikes.  From Volendam you can either choose or be advised which villages you would like to visit with your E-fatbike. Within one hour you can perfectly visit Edam, an almost 800 year old town north of Volendam. Edam is famous for its peaceful narrow alleys and small canals, the beautiful façades of the cozy houses and the unique small boutiques. Also Edam is known for its cheese market where visitors can both taste and purchase a various n...

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  3. Volendam: E-Bike Rental With Suggested Countryside Route

  Depart from the old harbour in Volendam on your E-bike to explore multiple villages. Along the route you will see a beautiful windmill, lots of meadows, countless number of cows and sheep, and you will cross the famous Dutch dikes. From Volendam, you can ask for advice as to which villages you would like to visit with your E-bike. Within one hour you can easily visit Edam, an almost 800 year old town north of Volendam. Edam is famous for its peaceful narrow alleys and small canals, the beautiful façades of the cosy houses, and the unique small boutiques. Also Edam is known for its cheese market where visitors can both taste and purchase various cheeses. Another town,Monnickendam, can also be visited in only one hour of cycling. When walking or cruising around in the old centre of Monnickendam it will feel like you have gone back in time. If you have more time to spend, it is highly rec...

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  4. Volendam: Bike Rental with Suggested Countryside Route

  Depart from the old harbor in Volendam on your bike to explore multiple villages. See a beautiful windmill, lots of meadows and a countless number of cows and sheep.  From Volendam, choose or be advised which villages you would like to visit with your bike. Within one hour you can perfectly visit Edam, an almost 800-year-old town north of Volendam.  You can also visit Monnickendam in one hour. When walking or cruising around in the old center of Monnickendam it will feel like you have stepped back in time. Along the streets, you will see the beautiful houses made of light bronze bricks. If you have more time, continue to Marken, a stunning town with lovely bridges over the small canals and gorgeous wooden façades. The small town is surrounded by water. From Marken, it is possible to take the boat back to Volendam. The Volendam-Marken Express is departs every 30 minutes from Marken to ...

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  5. From Amsterdam: Hidden Gems Craft Brewery Tour

  Escape the city for a day and spend some time exploring the smaller towns located near Amsterdam on a guided tour that includes a visit to three craft breweries. Head to the meeting point and join your guide as you leave the city center of Amsterdam and drive towards your first stop, Weesp. This small town has a long and rich brewing history. Visit the Wispe Brewery located in an old neo-Gothic church in the historical city center. Hear the fascinating story behind this unusual brewery and taste their craft beer. Next stop, Monnickendam. Enjoy scenic views as you drive along country roads towards this small fishing town. Discover another great brewery located in a large, converted warehouse, the Bierderij Waterland. Take a short tour of the brewery. Learn about the hand-crafted organic beers produced here before sampling these along with some homemade snacks. Your final stop is a brew...