Best Things To Do in Volendam, Netherlands

Tourist Attractions in Volendam

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

1. Cheese Factory Volendam

   4.3 (273 Votes)
   

   Museum, Exhibition

   The Dutch have a firm love affair with their cheese. This museum and factory exhibits the history, evolution and current production methods of Dutch cheese. There are three sections to the tour: Museum: Located in the basement, this room explores the discovery of cheese 6000 years ago, and traditional cheese making methods through historical artefacts and photographs. Factory: An expert will t...Read more

2. Roompot Vakanties Marinapark Volendam

   4 (600 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Beach, Wildlife Park, Cafe

   There's only one thing to do here. Come, stand, and wish you lived here. In front of a row of colorful Volendam style houses is this new marina. It was opened in 2007. It has space for about 500 moderate sized boats. Walk out onto the main jetty in the centre. Kids will like it there. There are picnic tables. The harbour office at the end of the jetty is a good place to take pictures from. A gr...Read more

3. Foto De Boer

   4.3 (326 Votes)
   

   Tourists head into this local favourite photo studio for one reason alone - to get a picture clicked of themselves dressed in a traditional ancient Volendam costume. You should just know that locals consider this horribly kitschy, as no one who lives here would be caught dead wearing it. It's still a fun souvenir to take home though, as you get various costume options, a number of accessories, ...Read more

4. Volendams Museum

   4.3 (99 Votes)
   

   Art Gallery, Museum, Photo Gallery, Exhibition

   Every visiting tourist is after a while struck by a curious question - why is Volendam so famous? For all purposes and intents, it looks like any regular port town, albeit a pretty one. This museum, while exploring the evolution of Volendam into a modern town in the late 19th and early 20th century, answers that question. There is a wonderful exhibit of Volendam art - drawings, sculptures, cera...Read more

5. Cheese And Wooden Shoes Factory Alida Hoeve

   4.4 (85 Votes)
   

   Specialty Shop

   Think of the following cheeses - Edam, Gouda, Sheep and Goat. Think of getting intimate with them, knowing how they were made, how to tell the subtle differences in their textures and flavours. That's what you'll learn at this beautiful Noord-Holland farmhouse. The staff, dressed in the local traditional costume, greet you and take you on tour. After you're done, you should check out the gift s...Read more

6. Smit-bokkum

   4.5 (45 Votes)
   

   Museum, Restaurant, Exhibition , Specialty Museum

   Palingpop is a very specific sound of pop music developed almost exclusively by Volendam artists. In this museum, above a rather excellent restaurant, is are roomfuls of memorabilia in tribute of the creators who popularized the genre at home and abroad. It explores 100 years of musical history through artefacts, instruments, awards, records, and photographs. The warmly lit exhibit has every wa...Read more

7. Stolphoevekerk

   

   Church, Religious Site

   Built in 1658, this is the oldest church in Volendam. The bell homestead (or farmhouse) style building is made entirely out of wood. Inside is an 18th century organ, with pipes from different periods from history. There is a bell tower on top. The Protestant church was made a national monument in 1976. It is still in active use, but is usually closed to tourists and visitors. Most just take a p...Read more

8. Vincentiuskerk

   

   Church, Religious Site, Concert

   Volendam's second most famous church is a Catholic one. It was built in 1860. In addition to being a place of prayer, it is also regularly used for organ concerts. The Volendam Opera Choir holds an annual concert as well. The organ at the church today was built in 1916, though the church only acquired it in 1971. In case there is a service for a celebration, baptism, wedding or funeral, church ...Read more

9. Visafslag

   4.4 (70 Votes)
   

   Monument

   Sadly, the days that fish was auctioned off here in a spirited round of purchasing in the morning have long passed. The building was built in 1934 and is today regarded as a monument. Its insides are decorated to represent a traditional Volendam room. Sometimes, during school events or cultural activities, the whole fish market vibe is recreated at this house.

10. N Drinks Volendam

    3.9 (14 Votes)
    

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    Bar, Food And Drinks, Cafe, Leisure

    This cocktail and coffee bar is popular with tourists and locals alike. The mixology is innovative and delicious. The finger food and tapas is delectable. The service is proficient. The atmosphere is chilled out. The bar offers a short workshop on cocktail mixing, with a prize for the best mixer in the class.

11. Rederij Volendam/marken Express B.v.

    4.4 (6 Votes)
    Haven 39, 1131 EP Volendam, Netherlands

12. De Koraalvis

    4.7
    Zuideinde 1, 1131 AC Volendam, Netherlands
    Aquarium

13. Volendam, Marinapark

    4.1
    1131 CX Volendam, Netherlands
    Station

14. Valkenburg

15. Volendam

    Volendam, Netherlands