Seværdigheder i Edam-Volendam

Edam-Volendam Must-Sees

This collection highlights the historical and maritime landmarks of Edam and Volendam. It features the 17th-century Zuidpoldermolen, the Grote Kerk—the largest hall church in the Netherlands—and the historic Edam Cheese Market held on summer Wednesdays. In Volendam, explore local heritage at the Volendam Museum or visit the Stolphoevekerkje, a wooden church dating to 1658. The list also includes the Fort bij Edam, a preserved fortification within the UNESCO-listed Defense Line of Amsterdam.

Edam-Volendam Must-Sees — Kort

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Edam Cheese Market

See the authentic cheese market and witness the cheese transported by boat or by horse-drawn cart. July to August, every Wednesday.

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Kathammer

A polder windmill located in the hamlet of Achterdichting, historically used for water management near the village of Volendam.

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Volendam Museum

Displays local history through traditional costumes, fishing artifacts, and a unique mosaic room decorated with millions of cigar bands.

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Cheese Factory

A demonstration center in Volendam harbor showcasing the traditional Dutch cheese-making process, with a shop for local Gouda and Edam varieties.

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Stolphoevekerkje

A wooden church built in 1658, notable for its farmhouse-style architecture and status as the oldest building in Volendam.

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Grote Kerk

Also known as St. Nicolaaskerk, this 15th-century hall church is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands and features historic stained glass.

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Sint Vincentiuskerk

A neo-baroque Catholic church completed in 1860, located in the center of Volendam.

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Fort bij Edam

A well-preserved fort within the UNESCO-listed Defense Line of Amsterdam, featuring historical rooms and original bunkers.

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The Edam Museum

Located in the town's oldest brick house, this museum is dedicated to the history of Edam.

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Zuidpoldermolen, Edam

The Zuidpoldermolen is a windmill in Edam, dated between 1626-35 and was used to grind grain and drain a polder: low land that has been…

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Cheesefarm

A working farm providing demonstrations of traditional cheese production and wooden clog carving, with an on-site shop for local products.

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