Alkmaar, The Netherlands

Alkmaar, The Netherlands

Alkmaar The Netherlands

Alkmaar is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination. The municipality has a population of 111,766 as of 2023. Alkmaar has many medieval buildings that are still intact, most notably the tall tower of the Grote or Sint-Laurenskerk, where many people from Alkmaar hold wedding ceremonies. The other main attraction, especially in the summer months, is Alkmaar's cheese market at the Waagplein, one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. The cheese market traditionally takes place from the first Friday in April through the first Friday in September.
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Recommended airport
Schiphol (AMS)
Nearby destinations
  • Almere a 42.74 km
  • Volendam a 26.34 km
  • Amsterdam a 30.31 km
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