Outdoor Activities
surrounding Volendam
Discover Volendam Dike
Stroll around and discover the rich history of Volendam. Volendam dyke is lined with bright colourful wooden houses, old fishing boats and freshly caught seafood from the local fishermen.
You might like to try on a tradditional Volendam costume and pose for a picture by one of the photographers on the dyke
You might like to try on a tradditional Volendam costume and pose for a picture by one of the photographers on the dyke
Boat Trip to Marken
Marken was separated from the mainland in the 13th century by a storm. There then followed centuries of isolation for the population, who earned their daily bread by fishing. Marken was only connected to the mainland in 1957 by building an embankment and has been a peninsula since then. Nonetheless, Marken has still kept its authentic character and the residents cherish their traditions.
- Be amazed at the authentic wooden houses on stilts
- Take a walk to the lighthouse 'Het Paard van Marken'
- Wooden Shoe Factory
- Marker Museum
Edam Cheese Market
By far the most visited cheese market in the Netherlands is that of Edam. One of the most popular cheeses, Edam cheese is derived from this city. The current cheese market is a reconstruction of the market as it was held in Edam until 1922. Musically enlivened by the sounds of an Old Dutch barrel organ and the tones of the Edam cheese chapel.
The cheeses are supplied with historic cheese breads and rowing boats, every Wednesday morning in July and August between 10:30 and 12:30.
The cheeses are supplied with historic cheese breads and rowing boats, every Wednesday morning in July and August between 10:30 and 12:30.
Zaanse Schans
Discover the world of mills and the wealth of museums.
Zaanse Schans is under 30 minutes driving from the hotel and worth every minute. Discover the world of windmills along the River Zaan, experience the ‘antiquity’ village streets and dive into Zaanse Schans museums.
Find out moreZaanse Schans is under 30 minutes driving from the hotel and worth every minute. Discover the world of windmills along the River Zaan, experience the ‘antiquity’ village streets and dive into Zaanse Schans museums.
Visit the surroundings of
Volendam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a truly unique and beautiful city that offers old heritage beautiful architecture, long winding and twisting canals and boasts some of the best retail therapy.
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Edam
A modern day tip: Explore the old traditional cheese warehouse with their very own in house bakery, Bakhuis de Koophandel and of course try this delicious delicacy for yourself! Edam is with easy reach of Hotel Spaander and can be visited by bike along the Dijk, car or bus.
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