Guidebook for Alkmaar

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Guidebook for Alkmaar

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Everybody arrives at the station. Easy to find when you get lost and only 2 minutes from the house. Public transport by bus or train to beaches, villages and other cities in the Netherlands.
TOGO AH Stationsweg
43 b Stationsweg
Everybody arrives at the station. Easy to find when you get lost and only 2 minutes from the house. Public transport by bus or train to beaches, villages and other cities in the Netherlands.
Great exhibition about the 80 year war with Spain. Good introduction to history of Alkmaar.
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
1 Canadaplein
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Great exhibition about the 80 year war with Spain. Good introduction to history of Alkmaar.
This is where the tourist office is located as well. The cheese museum gives a great overview about the importance of cheese for the development of the city
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Holland sajtmúzeum
2 Waagplein
66 helybéli ajánlásával
This is where the tourist office is located as well. The cheese museum gives a great overview about the importance of cheese for the development of the city
Lake with beaches to swim, walk, barbecue. Big variety of birds and bird watching possible in and around nature park. Only 30 minutes by bike, access is for free!
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Geestmerambacht (Rekreációs terület)
15 Nauertogt
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Lake with beaches to swim, walk, barbecue. Big variety of birds and bird watching possible in and around nature park. Only 30 minutes by bike, access is for free!
For those interested in the history and archeology of this medieval town.
Archeologisch Centrum
1 Bergerweg
For those interested in the history and archeology of this medieval town.

Sightseeing

The Sint Laurens Kerk has a wonderful organ, they say that Bach has played on it. Also changing art and photography exhibition worth visiting. On Fridays and Saturdays 12 noon free organ concerts.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Grote vagy Sint-Laurenskerk
2 Koorstraat
34 helybéli ajánlásával
The Sint Laurens Kerk has a wonderful organ, they say that Bach has played on it. Also changing art and photography exhibition worth visiting. On Fridays and Saturdays 12 noon free organ concerts.
A wonderful way to discover the city from a different perspective. also possible to enjoy the canals is the country side and watch birds, windmills and farms from the water. Boat rental is 200 m from the house.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Alkmaarse Bootjes Verhuur
15 A Geestersingel
34 helybéli ajánlásával
A wonderful way to discover the city from a different perspective. also possible to enjoy the canals is the country side and watch birds, windmills and farms from the water. Boat rental is 200 m from the house.

Entertainment & Activities

Nice park with old trees, good for walks. It has a playground, lake and lots of animals and birds. A children's zoo with goats, sheep, rabbits, and cows, good entertainment for small children.
Westerhout
Westerhout
Nice park with old trees, good for walks. It has a playground, lake and lots of animals and birds. A children's zoo with goats, sheep, rabbits, and cows, good entertainment for small children.
beautiful tulip garden, spectacular bicycle ride from the house.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Hortus Bulborum Limmen
23A Zuidkerkenlaan
7 helybéli ajánlásával
beautiful tulip garden, spectacular bicycle ride from the house.
Nearest beach, wonderful bike ride and walks through the dunes.
155 helybéli ajánlásával
Egmond aan Zee
6 Zuiderstraat
155 helybéli ajánlásával
Nearest beach, wonderful bike ride and walks through the dunes.

Shopping

This is a real grain mill with a natural food store attached, where a group of disabled people sell self produced flower, cookies, handy craft. They also give you a tour through the mill if asked!
't Roode Hert
102 Frieseweg
This is a real grain mill with a natural food store attached, where a group of disabled people sell self produced flower, cookies, handy craft. They also give you a tour through the mill if asked!
Good selection of films in walking distance
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Filmhouse Alkmaar
3 Pettemerstraat
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Good selection of films in walking distance
Big collection! Owner has loads of items and so much information about the Beatles
16 helybéli ajánlásával
The Beatles Museum
12A Pettemerstraat
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Big collection! Owner has loads of items and so much information about the Beatles