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Historic cities in Holland above Amsterdam

" History written in bricks "

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Historic cities and towns, there a plenty of them in Holland above Amsterdam. Whether you like monumental buildings and narrow streets or a true Dutch looking fishing village, there is always a city to fall in love with.

Historic cities

Alkmaar
Bergen
Den Helder
Edam
Enkhuizen
Hoorn
Medemblik
Schagen
Volendam
The best cities and villages

Strolling along the old streets, you get an idea of what has happened in the past. If those stones could talk! That's why in Alkmaar, Hoorn, Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Schagen, Den Helder, Bergen and many other places, city walks are available in which all the interesting facts and anecdotes are recorded. If you visit a city with a group, there is the opportunity to visit them guided by competent guides who know everything from the city. That's how you always learn something and you will be surprised by the fascinating history.

Alkmaar, Schagen and Purmerend are traditionally real market cities where the vividness took place around the Weighing house, while the IJsselmeer cities Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Medemblik gained their popularity due to the ports and the wealth that VOC brought. Edam and Volendam, with their centuries-old fishing history, are worth a visit as well.

25% discount on our VVV webshop!

Discount on our VVV webshop!

For all hiking enthusiasts we now have a 25% discount on our VVV web shop page with the code: HBASTEDENTRIP! Visit Alkmaar and Hoorn and take a beautiful city walk with the historic city walk booklets. The booklets are trilingual.  Order them now and discover these beautiful Golden Age cities!

Go to the webshop here.

 

 

 

 

'Taste' the history

Restaurant de Hoofdtoren in Hoorn
Spijz Fort Westoever in Den Helder
De Drie Haringhe in Enkhuizen
Het wapen van Medemblik
De Heeren van Sonoy in Alkmaar

Historic places to spend the night

Kustwachtertoren in Huisduinen

This gives you a mesmerising view over land and sea. Who knows, you might even spot a seal! Tip: take your binoculars with you.

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Maria - of Kruittoren in Hoorn

With its thick round walls, the defence tower is quite an unusual place to stay. The two of you have the whole tower at your disposal! You can be in the centre of Hoorn in no time!

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Slot Assemburg in Heemskerk

At Stayokay Heemskerk in Assumburg castle you get the feeling that you have ended up in a fairy tale. The spacious entrance, beautiful rooms, the moat, everything is equally enchanting!

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Huize van Strijen in Schagerbrug

This group accommodation in Schagerbrug is located in an old orphanage and still breathes the atmosphere of yore.

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Ship Deo Annuente in Enkhuizen

Besides a day sailing, Deo Annuente is also an excellent pace to spend a night! Where is the ship berthed? In Enkhuizen's city centre!

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Experience the past in the present

Westfrisian Museum in Hoorn
Canalcruise in Alkmaar
Regional Archive in Alkmaar
Museum Stoomtram Hoorn - Medemblik
Radboud castle in Medemblik
Bakery museum de Oude Bakkerij in Medemblik
De Drommedaris monument in Enkhuizen
Bottle ships museum in Enkhuizen
Town prison in Enkhuizen
Navy museum in Den Helder
Viking Information Centre in Den Oever
Museum Battle of the Somme in Schagen

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