Väderkvarnar och ost i 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.