The easiest way to get to Alkmaar is by train. You can get there from Amsterdam Central Station in about 30 minutes, or do as we did and travel straight from Schiphol. For the latter you’ll need to... more
Are you nervous about taking your baby or child on a plane trip? You aren't alone, most parents are nervous about it. We have moved with the kids to Alkmaar by car this holiday and drove some... more
a bonus was to find out about the opportunity of canal tours around Alkmaar and so cheap - 4.75 and 5 euro for the two competing companies - was a matter of... more
We took a car down to the Cheese Market in Alkmaar. It's not hard to find the place, but it's hard to look for a parking space. My advice to you is to go early!... more
watch out, they stop running very early (like 10pm). so if you are out late in alkmaar and need to get back you have to get a train. always plan for this in... more
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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