Volendam Village

If you’re on holiday in Amsterdam, you can discover the traditional Dutch way of life by taking a tour of the villages of Volendam and Marken. The tour is organized by Amsterdam Guide.

Information about Volendam Village

Volendam is a village in the northern Netherlands and a popular tourist destination. Volendam is known for its historic fishermen’s cottages, museums, crafts, and traditional cuisine.

Volendam boasts many shops and workshops for craft enthusiasts. Tourists can learn about and purchase traditional Dutch crafts in Volendam’s workshops. Volendam is also famous for its traditional Dutch dishes and desserts, such as herring, bitterballen (bitterballen), and stroopwafels (stroopwafels).

Information about Marken Village

Marken Village is one of the Netherlands’ historical and cultural treasures. The houses in the village have retained their traditional architectural features and are protected.

The village’s history dates back to the 13th century, and it has served as a fishing and shipping village ever since. The name is derived from the word “Mercken,” which means “Seamark.”

Marken is accessible by ferries that depart regularly from Amsterdam. The village is visited by tourists year-round, especially during the summer months.

Like other tourist destinations in the Netherlands, Marken offers much of the rich cultural heritage and historical background of the Netherlands.