Discover The Charm Of Volendam: Old Holland On Display

Whilst the Dutch capital of Amsterdam offers endless possibilities for interesting and exciting things to do and see, the city is close to a number of increasingly popular places to visit. Volendam sits just 20 km from the capital and is a great destination (and easily accessible via Schiphol airport transfer).

A trip to Volendam offers you the chance to escape the tourist-heavy streets of the capital and do and see things you wouldn’t have had the opportunity to if you’d stayed in the Amsterdam city centre.

De Dijk

Volendam lets you travel back in time to experience ‘Old Holland’ in the beautiful, picturesque surroundings of a harbour town. Begin your holiday by taking a wander down De Dijk, which is the main strip in the area.

De Dijk is a buzzing shopping area and offers the chance to see the town’s fishing industry in full swing as trawlers and fishing boats undergo their work for the day. You’ll also get a glimpse of the charming and traditional wooden homes which line one side.

Before you leave, be sure to sample some of the delicious seafood on offer in the town.

Cheese Factory

The cheese factory is one of the town’s most popular attractions. After taking a Schiphol airport transfer to your accommodation and settling in, a visit to the factory will prove a perfect example of why towns like Volendam can be so rewarding.

The factory is one of the newer attractions in Volendam and will give visitors the chance to enjoy a cheese tasting, try out the interactive exhibitions and check out the other activities on offer.

Museum

The Volendam Museum will invite you to experience the heritage of this charming harbour town. With everything from traditional clothing to a number of intriguing artefacts, you’ll come away from the museum with a real sense of what life here was like in the nineteenth century. Art lovers won’t be disappointed either, with a selection of drawings and paintings created by artists who have visited the town over the years.

How to Get There

Flying into Schiphol Airport is your best way of reaching Amsterdam. From there, you can easily make your way to nearby Volendam. If you wish to get from the airport to your accommodation without any hassle, pre-booking a cost-effective and easy Schiphol airport transfer is a great idea.

A Schiphol airport transferwill take you door to door and will provide excellent value for money, as well as ensuring that you can relax in the knowledge that your journey will be stress-free.

Amsterdam is lovely city, but sometimes you want something a bit more unique. Head north to nearby Volendam and you’ll discover a wealth of exciting culture, charming architecture and intriguing history – and an authentic sense of ‘Old Holland’ and what it’s like to be Dutch.

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for an affordable Schiphol airport transfer Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.