Koorstraat 2, 1811 GP Alkmaar The Netherlands

Waagplein 2, 1811 JP Alkmaar The Netherlands

On the 6th of March 2014 the Dutch King Willem-Alexander reopened the redesigned Dutch Cheese Museum. The museum received its millionth visitor since 1983, in 2013, marking the start of the complete redesign. In 2014, the story continues 'From Cow to Cheese ' intact, but in a new setting, in the beautiful Weigh House. Both regional day visitors, tourists and children on a schooltrip experience the world of cheese through historical objects, interactive games and audio-visual stories. A great experience for young and old! Follow the Dutch Cheese Museum on Facebook, but above all bring a visit to this friendly museum in Alkmaar.

Canadaplein 1, 1811 KE Alkmaar The Netherlands

Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, which opened in 1875, is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. The museum manages the Alkmaar City Council collection, with more than 12,000 objects. The collection of sixteenth- and seventeenth-century paintings is outstanding, with masterpieces of national significance. The museum is also known for its large collection of Bergen School works. Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar is the city of Alkmaar’s memory and the starting point for anyone who wants to experience and discover the history and art of Alkmaar and the surrounding area. This is presented in a topical and personal way in changing and interactive exhibitions for young and old.

De Mient, Alkmaar The Netherlands

Boat tour of the old center of Alkmaar via canals.

Pettemerstraat 12A, 1823 CW Alkmaar The Netherlands

The largest Beatles museum in the world. You get to see the biggest Beatles collection collected by one person. With merchandise, LPs original clothes and gold albums. There is also a museum shop where your can score nice Beatles items. And we have a coffee corner where you can recover from the huge collection with a cup of coffee or tea.

Houttil 1, 1811 JL Alkmaar The Netherlands

1811 JP Alkmaar The Netherlands

Don't miss out on a chance to visit the beautiful medieval city of Alkmaar, its traditional Cheese Market or the tulip fields and take a top-rated small group Alkmaar Tours tour! The owner of Alkmaar Tours, Jennifer, is a Canadian who has been living in Alkmaar since 2015. She is passionate about living in the Netherlands and in Alkmaar! Her tours are fun, informative and give an insightful look into the Dutch culture and way of life. Join Jennifer as she not only takes you to Alkmaar’s most important attractions, but you will also wander off the beaten track and experience the ‘real’ Alkmaar. Tour sizes are kept small ensuring a personalised experience for everyone! Alkmaar Tours offers Cheese Market Tours, City Walking Tours, Tulip Bike Tours, Bike Tours as well as Private Tours. Tours can be booked directly online via the Alkmaar Tours website. Book now!

Langestraat 97, 1811 JD Alkmaar The Netherlands

Stadionweg 1, 1812 AZ Alkmaar The Netherlands

Ritsevoort tussen Ritsevoort en Vrouwenstraat, Alkmaar The Netherlands

Hamsterkoog 3K, 1822 CD Alkmaar The Netherlands

Up for a nice family/team building event? Join Escaperoom-Alkmaar for a wonderfull hour in one of our high-tech escaperooms. Bring your children to the Wizard School, or do you rather get lost in the woods, searching for Melinda in Cabin 666? Take a battle against your friends in 'the Assessment', will your team get the job with the big payments? We have 8 rooms, so there's a nice Escaperoom for everybody! Order your tickets NOW!

Pettemerstraat 1, 1823 CW Alkmaar The Netherlands

Hertog Aalbrechtweg 4, 1823 DL Alkmaar The Netherlands

Lombardsteeg 23 Tussen Gedempte Nieuwesloot En Veerstraat, 1811 LA Alkmaar The Netherlands

Houttil Kruising Houttil/Waagplein naast de waagtoren, 1811 JN Alkmaar The Netherlands

This bronze statue of a Dutch Cheesegirl is a gift from CONO Kaasmakers, renowned for making Beemstercheese, and designed by Gerard Velzeboer and created by Fabio Pravisani. Local 'cheesegirl' Denise van Dort modelled for the statue and gave her her first kiss on the reveal in july 2016.