Windmühlen und Käse in Edam-Volendam

Windmills and Cheese Crafts

Explore the traditional industries of the Waterland region through its historic windmills and artisanal cheese shops. This collection includes the Kathammer and the 17th-century Zuidpoldermolen, which were historically used to drain polders and grind grain. In Volendam and Edam, visit the Cheese Factory and Henri Willig to observe traditional cheesemaking techniques and sample organic varieties. The list also features Scheepswerf Groot, a central Edam shipyard showcasing the area's maritime craftsmanship and boat-building heritage.

Windmills and Cheese Crafts — Karte

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Kathammer

A historic polder windmill located in the hamlet of Achterdichting, Katwoude. Built around 1650, it was originally used to drain the Katwouderpolder.

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Cheese Factory

A demonstration and retail space in Volendam focused on the traditional Dutch cheesemaking process and various Gouda varieties.

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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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Scheepswerf Groot B.V.

A historic small-scale shipyard situated in the center of Edam, reflecting the town's maritime heritage and traditional boat-building crafts.

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Henri Willig

A family-run organic cheese producer specializing in artisanal Gouda, goat, and sheep cheeses in the heart of Edam.