Best Things To Do in Marken, Netherlands

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THINGS TO DO

Marken may be a small village, but you will be surprised at the number of things there are to see in Marken. The Marker Museum is a must visit for all the history enthusiasts, who wish to learn more about this wonderful village. Marken is known for its wooden houses and the Original House of Marken will let you experience how the earlier settlers in Marken used to live. While the village today is quite a sight to behold, Marken has also had its share of tragedy with the flood that killed 51. Visit The Wave to pay homage to those lives lost in the battle with the sea. The historic Paard van Marken lighthouse is also a must visit when you are in Marken. While the village has some excellent sights for its visitors, there also many things to do in Marken. Famous for its traditional costumes, you can always take a guided tour of the village wearing one of these costumes. You can visit The Clog Experience and learn how the iconic Dutch shoes are made and also take souvenirs back home. You can also shop for some rare trinkets at Sijtje Boes house, the oldest souvenir store in Marken. Despite being small, Marken sure has quite a lot to offer its guests.

Below we have a list of things to do in Marken and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Marken getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Marken with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Marken

Here is the list of things to do in Marken and tourist attractions in city.

  1. The Clog Experience

    4.4 (589 Votes)
    The Clog Experience
    For anyone visiting any part of the Netherlands, it is a known fact that clogs are definitely a souvenir they must take back home. The Clog Experience is one such clog factory, which will not only follow the 100-year-old tradition of making these wooden shoes, but they will walk you through the whole process of making clogs. You will be provided an insight on the history of wooden shoe-making, ...Read more
  2. Marker Museum

    4.3 (380 Votes)
    Marker Museum

    Museum, History Museum

    Aimed at preserving the history of Marken, the Marker Museum is a must visit for those who wish to learn more about this historic island. The museum is actually spread across six historic houses that were once used for smoking eels in the past. Now a Rijks monument or a National Heritage Site of Netherlands, the museum stands proud telling the story of this fishing village for the future genera...Read more
  3. Original House Of Marken
    Marken is known for its fishing history, so for history enthusiasts, it will be interesting to learn about how the fisherfolks used to live in the past. At the harbour, there is a small house that has been designed after the historic houses from the early days of Marken. The furniture and decor are all from that time period, and it has been furnished to resemble the house of the fishing family ...Read more
  4. Flood Memorial The Wave

    Memorial

    'The Wave' was installed in January 2016 to honour the 51 lives lost on the disastrous night of January 13th, 1916, when the village was hit by a terrifying flood. Created by renowned artist Linda Verkaaik, this masterpiece is symbolic to the loss, as well as, victory over water. Shaped like a boat, The Wave represents Noah's Ark which survived the great flood the same way Marken survived the f...Read more
  5. Paard Van Marken

    Light House, Landmark

    Being a fishing village, Marken was an important harbour in the past. This lighthouse, which translates into 'Horse of Marken', has been standing tall since 1710 and guiding sailors through dark nights. What is now considered an important landmark of Marken, is a beautiful sight for those who visit it. Take a hike up to the lighthouse and enjoy the spectacular structure against the backdrop of ...Read more
  6. Marken, Kerkbuurt / Centrum

    3.6 (7 Votes)
    Netherlands
  7. Marken

    1156 Marken, Netherlands
  8. Rond Marken

    Rozewerf 8, 1156 CX Marken, Netherlands
  9. Havenbuurt 19

    Havenbuurt 19, 1156 AL Marken, Netherlands
  10. Havenbuurt 22

    Havenbuurt 22, 1156 AM Marken, Netherlands