Museumweg 2, 1721 BW Broek op Langedijk The Netherlands

Come and experience the best auction in the Netherlands during a fun day for the whole family! Museum BroekerVeiling was the first and is also the last remaining sail-through auction in the world. At this location the concept of a Dutch auction came into being in 1887. As part of the museum program visitors take an active part in an auction. Take a seat in the authentic auction benches, keep an eye on the auction clock and press the button when the arrow reaches the price you are willing to pay. Press to soon and you will pay too much, but if you press too late someone else might end up pressing first. An interesting and exciting experience fort he entire family. Boat Trip through the Realm of a Thousand Islands The Realm of a Thousand Islands is one of strong men. The market gardener, miller, lock keeper, trader, ships carpenter and boatman. Trades were passed on from father to son for generations. Today traces of this past can still be found in the area.