Culture, city and beach
Alkmaar has much to offer
Family Hotel Alkmaar is located in the middle of the historic city center, within walking distance of many original stores and cozy bars and restaurants. Alkmaar has many tourist attractions such as the Cheese Market, the large Sint Laurenskerk, Piet's Mill and the beautiful canals. There is also a lot to enjoy culturally, such as theater the Vest, Poppodium Victorie, the municipal museum, the cheese museum and the Beatles museum. Looking for fun sights to see in North Holland? Here are some suggestions.
Experience Dutch Heritage
The Cheese Market
of Alkmaar
Beach and Nature nearby
Getting a breath of fresh air on the coast
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Iconic sights
Capital Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 35 minutes by train from Alkmaar station. With top attractions such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Artis and the Anne Frank House. An intercity to Amsterdam Central leaves every 15 minutes from Alkmaar.
Historic charm nearby
Zaanse Schans
14 km away is the beautiful "Zaanse Schans". With its beautiful green wooden houses more than worth a visit
Beach and Conviviality
Egmond aan Zee
At 8 km is the lovely coastal town of Egmond aan Zee an old fishing village. If you want a day at the beach then this is definitely recommended. Egmond has a pleasant shopping street with nice terraces and eateries. The beach is wide and there is plenty of parking. You can also take a nice walk in the dunes. Egmond also has a lighthouse that is open to visitors at set times and the Egmond museum is also worth a visit.
