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Small train
Small train
Small train
Windmills still are the stereotypical essence of Holland. De Herder (the Shepard) was rebuild in 1989, but there has been a windmill around here since at least 1560. It is in working order (grain) and is now operated by volunteers. 

Do note the cyclist on the bike path. Also in the top 10 of 'what is Holland'.
Not your average gable stone..These four orphans are from the local orphanage, which was founded in 1575 (the gate itself is from 1785) and closed down in 1919. 

One can discover these stones and statues throughout Holland, mostly in older towns. In the pre-zipe code era, naming buildings was not just for inns (the golden lion...), but also for normal houses. You can still find them in rural areas. They would certainly become modern suburbia as well. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gable_stone https://www.flickr.com/photos/vvag/
Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

4 out of 5
Geestersingel 15 Alkmaar
The price is HK$615 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$615
HK$805 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Nice and central. I could see a little lake from my window which is nice. Breakfast was great and the staff were lovely. A great place in a cool town.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Strandhotel Vigilante

Strandhotel Vigilante

4 out of 5
Holle Poarte 10 Makkum
The price is HK$473 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$473
HK$610 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Makkum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
Clean large room with terrace with a great seaview love come back here in the summer for walks and bike riding. Lovely area not been here for over 40 years since I left the Netherlands. Highly recommend this hotel for a longer stay, originally only booked for one night with booked another night straight ...

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Strandhotel Vigilante
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

3.5 out of 5
Prins Bernhardlaan 16 Alkmaar
The price is HK$594 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$594
HK$779 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (165 reviews)
Super stay. Very unique hotel as it was a former prison. The staff were very accommodating.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Grapèlli Boutique Hotel

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
4 Pieterstraat Alkmaar NH
Stay at this aparthotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and Netflix. Popular attractions National Biermuseum and Waagplein are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Great location in center of Alkmaar! Shops & restaurants right outside the door. The hotel is beautiful and our room was great. The lofted room would not work well for someone with mobility challenges but worked well for us. Very responsive communication from the hotel! Would happily stay there ...

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel
House in Volendam near Marina

House in Volendam near Marina

Volendam
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Volendam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and furnished balconies. Popular attraction Volendam Harbour is located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
Perfect
👍👍👍👍👍

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2024

House in Volendam near Marina
Holiday house in a quiet location

Holiday house in a quiet location

Oosterend NH
Stay at this holiday home in Oosterend. Popular attractions Texel International Airport and De Schorren are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
Alles da was man braucht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Und uns gut erholt. Herrlich war die ruhe

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Holiday house in a quiet location
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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