Explore the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market, stroll through the charming narrow streets of the old town, don’t miss the impressive Grote Kerk and stop at every corner for Instagram-worthy moments. More on https://alkmaarprachtstad.nl/.
A square full of cheese, cheese carriers, cheese girls, cheese boys, market masters and traders. You will be amazed at the Alkmaar Cheese Market. Cheese has been traded here in the same way for hundreds of years. The cheese market takes place every Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (from April to September) on the Waagplein.
The Dutch Cheese Museum can be found in the monumental Waaggebouw/Weighing house in the heart of our cheese city Alkmaar. The museum shows the preparation of dairy products over the centuries, trade and life in the countryside. More on https://www.kaasmuseum.nl/
Since December 10, 2021, the Beatles Museum Alkmaar has been expanded with two new museums. Namely with the Elvis Museum and the Zeezender Museum. Both fit in perfectly with the Beatles Museum Alkmaar and give the visitor a good overview of the most important time in music history. Three museums for one price. More on https://www.beatlesmuseum.nl/
This medieval city church is the largest church above the North Sea Canal and is the largest and most visited monument in Alkmaar. The church is free of charge during the summer and during many weekends.
In the center of Alkmaar you will find several pleasant marinas. Always consult with the Alkmaar port service: +31725200014. More on https://alkmaarprachtstad.nl/havens
We are located in Woubrugge, in the middle of the largest water-rich area in the Netherlands. An ideal starting point to visit our historic cities, beautiful lakes and nature reserves from the water.