Winter above Amsterdam
Winter in Holland above Amsterdam
Winter is a wonderful season to go out. Plan a nice day out, a wonderful long weekend or a nice holiday. Visit a museum or enjoy the beach. The agenda is full of events. Discover winter in North Holland North!
Winter events
Golden Age in Hoorn
The Golden Age revives in the Westfries Museum with paintings, porcelain, glass and silverware. Visit the exhibition in the 17th century monument.
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Christmas village Kolhorn
The inhabitants decorate their houses and gardens with lights, making the already picturesque village of Kolhorn a feast for the eyes. In the entire village you can see, experience, make and buy everything. There are stalls in the church and you can see Santa Claus and a living Christmas tree.
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Recordings Joris' Christmas tree
In addition to the famous cheese Christmas tree on Canadaplein, you will also find a meter-high tree on Waagplein this December. Not just any tree, but Joris’s Christmas tree. On December 18, KRO-NCRV and presenter Joris Linssen will make recordings for this heart-warming program.
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WintersHoorn
In the winter there is a lot to experience in Hoorn. WintersHoorn was launched to provide insight into this. WintersHoorn puts all the cozy winter activities in Hoorn on the map for you so that you don't have to miss anything!
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Dickens day Medemblik
On Friday December 13 you can go to Medemblik for Dick Wednesday! A cozy atmospheric Christmas market. Various stalls will be displayed on the Nieuwstraat along which you can browse. In addition, the stores are also open where you are welcome throughout the afternoon. In the Bagijnhof in front of the post office a real live nativity scene has been set up with real animals. You may even come across Santa Claus on the way!
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Christmas market at Waagplein Alkmaar
Expect 50 stalls and wooden Christmas houses that offer various gifts and (Christmas) items. There is also a food & drink court where real Christmas market snacks and drinks are available and there is pure Christmas music. The square is completely decorated and in the middle is a 9 meter high Christmas tree.
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With the kids
Climbing in the dunes, adventurous canoe tours, recreation and adventure gardens, exotic zoos; in Holland above Amsterdam, there is much to do for children.
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Day outing
A day outing in Holland above Amsterdam, what can you do? How about mudflat hilking, cycling through the dunes or sailing over the water?
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Visit a museum
With more than 300 museums there is probably at leats one museum for a great day out. Dive into history or view beautiful artworks. What do you like?
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Fine dining
Lovers of culinary tour de force will definitely find all their wishes fulfilled in Holland above Amsterdam.
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On your feet
During a nice hike you will find peace in Holland above Amsterdam. The hiking network leads you through villages, dunes and fields. Go into nature and meet different animals. The cities are also suitable for a walk. With a city walk you discover the stories behind the buildings and streets.
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Historical cities
Everywhere in the world, the Dutch East India Company has left its mark. Also in Holland above Amsterdam. In Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen you can stroll along the harbors and the beautiful buildings from that glorious time.
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