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Alkmaar and Surroundings
Alkmaar
The world famous Cheese market is held in front of the Waag, every Friday from April to October. Before being rebuilt as a Weigh House in 1582, the building was the H. Geesthuis Chapel. The unique bells and horseman play in the tower of the Weigh House are well worth watching closely. In Alkmaar you can still find several characteristic ‘hofjes’ courtyards, such as the Splinter and the Wildemanshofje and many beautiful merchants houses.
Schermerhorn
In the Schermerpolder you can still see how three windmills transport the water upwards in several stages. One of the mills is still working and is a museum, where you are given an insight into the working of this type of windmill through glass protective plates.
Broek op Langedijk
Broek op Langedijk is the home of the oldest sail-through vegetable auction in Europe. The auction site has been converted into a museum. The Museum has a unique collection of barges, historic horticultural tools and West Friesian dresses.
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Tour information
Half day tour 56EUR p.p.
Full day tour 110EUR p.p.
Pick-up and return
Ex. meals & admission
Alkmaar Cheesmarket
1 April - 1 September, every Friday 10.00-12.30h
Schermerhorn Windmill
1 April - 31 October, every day 10.00-17.00h
1 November - 31 March, only on Sunday 10.30 - 16.30h
Broeker Veiling
1 April - 31 October, Monday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00h
Saturday and Sunday 11.00 - 17.00h
Remaining months closed
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