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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 P5,367 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
P5,367
P6,941 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
Reception/bar staff were very nice. Room was large, comfortable bed. Handy for the railway station and the city centre both about a 10 minute walk away.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Strandhotel Vigilante

Strandhotel Vigilante

4 out of 5
Holle Poarte 10 Makkum
The price is P3,540 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,540
P4,559 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Makkum. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (513 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 Oct 26, 2025

Strandhotel Vigilante
Van der Valk Volendam

Van der Valk Volendam

3.5 out of 5
Wagenweg 1 Katwoude
The price is P6,384 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P6,384
P8,228 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Katwoude. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (977 reviews)
There is no Spa and we didnt opt for breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Van der Valk Volendam
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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 WiFi, 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 Oct 3, 2025

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel
EuroParcs Molengroet

EuroParcs Molengroet

3 out of 5
Molengroet 1 Noord-Scharwoude
Stay at this residence in Noord-Scharwoude. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Museum BroekerVeiling and Museum Broeker ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Great environment!
Great environment, quiet and clean area, privacy respected. Recommended!!!!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

EuroParcs Molengroet
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