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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$607 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$607
HK$794 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Van der Valk Hotel Volendam

Van der Valk Hotel Volendam

3.5 out of 5
Wagenweg 1 Katwoude
The price is HK$859 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$859
HK$1,106 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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Van der Valk Hotel Volendam
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

4 out of 5
Prins Bernhardlaan 16 Alkmaar
The price is HK$630 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$630
HK$822 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (166 reviews)
The staff and the restaurant are great. The ambience is always good and the quirkiness of the former prison is fun to stay in. On the negative side, the room has not a single hook or hanger for a towel, the towels are too small and the toilet paper seems like genuine prison standard

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar
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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! (24 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
Holiday home on car-free park Garnekuul

Holiday home on car-free park Garnekuul

Callantsoog
Stay at this holiday home in Callantsoog. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Callantsoog Beach and Fluwel's ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
The holiday home was just what we needed for a weekend getaway, I really appreci ...
The holiday home was just what we needed for a weekend getaway, I really appreciated how close it was to the beach, only a short walk away, The modern kitchen made cooking easy and fun

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025

Holiday home on car-free park Garnekuul
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 attractions Uniek Volendam and Volendam Harbour ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Extremely Disappointed – Poor Hygiene and Service at Roompot Marina Volendam Th ...
Extremely Disappointed – Poor Hygiene and Service at Roompot Marina Volendam The location of Roompot Marinapaek Volendam is truly beautiful – peaceful surroundings, charming little houses, and just a short walk to the lovely center of Volendam. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. Upon ...

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

House in Volendam near Marina
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