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The Alkmaar Cheese Market takes place in Alkmaar's main square (Waagplein) every Friday at 10 a.m., from the second Friday in April to the second Friday in September. The tour groups arrive early, so try to be there between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m.--especially if you would like to take pictures or make a video.
It is a fantastic sight - do have a look at my travellogue for more pictures!
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You find the old weighing-house on the Waagplein. It was built in the 14th century. The Holland Cheese Museum is located on the second and third floors of the building and the tourist information office is on the ground floor.
The famous cheese market is right here on Waagplein.
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Although year of 1622 is officially named as the origin of the cheesemarket in Alkmaar, it is known already in 1365 the city ownes a cheesebalance. Cheesemarket is being held on Friday mornings between 10 and 12.30 from April to September. The cheeses are sold by dealers on a clap of hands.
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Don't forget to buy some of excellent cheeses. I would reccomend "Oud Alkmaar", one of the best holland cheeses I have ever tried.
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The cheese market is a great place to visit on a Saturday. There are also tons of cheese shops in town that are a dream for someone like me. Just give my a crusty bread and cheese and I'm happy.
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The most famous feature of Alkmaar is its traditional cheesemarket, which takes place every Friday morning during summer season.
another pretty Dutch town - with lots of cheese!
Another interesting and colourful event! made it to this one at Almaar after managing to get to the also very colourful flower auctions at Aaslmeer earlier in the day. Best to arrive earlier in the......
De Waag, or the old weighing house, is located at the Kaasmarkt square (Cheese Market). It also houses the cheese museum and tourist information office, where you can get booklets with information......
As with so many of our short trips to Europe, we came to Alkmaar because of football. The match didn’t go according to plan (Newcastle lost 2-0 and went out of the UEFA Cup for another season) but I...
Alkmaar is north-west of Amsterdam and so is not on a main train route. However, the town is worth a stop if you would like to get pictures of the Dutch in some traditional clothing. Timing is...
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