Bergen in North Holland is a green artists' village between woods and dunes. Around the Ruïnekerk you will find galleries, boutiques and terraces, and Bergen aan Zee is a few kilometres away. What can you expect at Bergen? - History: The 15th century Ruïnekerk burned down in 1574 and was only partly rebuilt. In 1799 ...
Alkmaar is the cheese city of North Holland, with canals, almshouse courtyards and the Weigh House on the Waagplein. From late March to September the Friday morning cheese market draws visitors from all over the world. What can you expect at Alkmaar? - Sights: At the cheese market the cheese porters carry the cheeses on ...
Volendam is a former fishing village on the Markermeer, famous for its harbour, the traditional costume with its tall lace cap and the music of the Palingsound. What can you expect at Volendam? - History: Volendam began around 1357, when Edam dug a new harbour and farmers and fishermen settled on the land left dry. Around ...
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, with more than 100 kilometres of canals, some 90 islands and over 1,200 bridges. The canal ring has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. What can you expect at Amsterdam? - History: The city grew up around a dam in the Amstel and is first mentioned in 1275. In the ...
Haarlem is the capital of North Holland and a compact historic city on the Spaarne. It lies close to the dunes, Zandvoort and the bulb fields. What can you expect at Haarlem? - History: Haarlem received city rights in 1245 and withstood a seven month Spanish siege in 1572 and 1573. Frans Hals and Jacob van Ruisdael worked ...
