Guidebook for Alkmaar
Sightseeing
Canal cruise Alkmaar
26F VoormeerRent a little motorboat and explore the historical city of Alkmaar yourself from the water. Without a doubt my favorite sightseeing tour in Alkmaar!
Beautiful old buildings, the Waegh, hidden backyards, lowbridges, windmills and the green "singel"will be the highlights of your trip!
You can order an ice cream by ringing the bell at the Mient without getting out of your boat, or tie your boat up at the quay and have a drink at one of the many cafes.
If you take 2-3 hours it will give you enough time to also go to the windmills at the polder just a stonethrow away from the centre.
There are also places where you can rent a kayak.
34 locals recommend
Alkmaarse Bootjes Verhuur
15 A GeestersingelRent a little motorboat and explore the historical city of Alkmaar yourself from the water. Without a doubt my favorite sightseeing tour in Alkmaar!
Beautiful old buildings, the Waegh, hidden backyards, lowbridges, windmills and the green "singel"will be the highlights of your trip!
You can order an ice cream by ringing the bell at the Mient without getting out of your boat, or tie your boat up at the quay and have a drink at one of the many cafes.
If you take 2-3 hours it will give you enough time to also go to the windmills at the polder just a stonethrow away from the centre.
There are also places where you can rent a kayak.
Arts & Culture
Dutch Cheese Museum
2 WaagpleinProeflokaal de Boom
1 HouttilThe Beatles Museum
12A PettemerstraatFantastic old sweetstore that serves as a free museum AND cafe as well. The hospitable staff serves delicious home made cakes!
Hekelstraat
HekelstraatFantastic old sweetstore that serves as a free museum AND cafe as well. The hospitable staff serves delicious home made cakes!
Taqa Theater De Vest
2 CanadapleinParks & Nature
The dutch dunes are the widest here in Schoorl.
Lots of info and souvenirs can be found at the centre and a variety of marked trails start here.
A fantastic part of The Netherlands!!
21 locals recommend
Buitencentrum Schoorlse Duinen Schoorl
1 OorsprongwegThe dutch dunes are the widest here in Schoorl.
Lots of info and souvenirs can be found at the centre and a variety of marked trails start here.
A fantastic part of The Netherlands!!
Food Scene
Soepp
31 HekelstraatSelection of home made soups in a cosy atmoshere
Small scale coffeehouse that serves a wide range of beers as well and has often live music.
15 locals recommend
Alkmaars Koffiehuis
42 Gedempte NieuweslootSmall scale coffeehouse that serves a wide range of beers as well and has often live music.
Best pancakes in The Netherlands! Try the cheese & bacon with sirup.
Beautiful location directly at the forrest, free parking (though often full...).
A free playground for the kids
54 locals recommend
Duinvermaak
132 BreelaanBest pancakes in The Netherlands! Try the cheese & bacon with sirup.
Beautiful location directly at the forrest, free parking (though often full...).
A free playground for the kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice cafe! With good weather a perfect spot to sit outside on the terrace on the famous "Platte Stenen Brug" (flat stone bridge).
Good place for lunch at daytime, perfect spot for a drink at nighttime. DJ's in the weekend.
15 locals recommend
De Koning
114B VerdronkenoordNice cafe! With good weather a perfect spot to sit outside on the terrace on the famous "Platte Stenen Brug" (flat stone bridge).
Good place for lunch at daytime, perfect spot for a drink at nighttime. DJ's in the weekend.
Essentials
Albert Heijn XL
1 WendelaarstraatLidl
6 BoendalestraatGetting Around
Alkmaar station
43 C StationswegKwikFit Alkmaar
148 Willem de Zwijgerlaangarage