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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/

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Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

4 out of 5
Geestersingel 15 Alkmaar
The price is S$126 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
S$126
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 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 3 Feb, 2026

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Van der Valk Volendam

Van der Valk Volendam

3.5 out of 5
Wagenweg 1 Katwoude
The price is S$177 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$177
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Katwoude. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (977 reviews)
There is no Spa and we didnt opt for breakfast

Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026

Van der Valk Volendam
Hotel Spaander, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Spaander, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
Haven 15-19 Volendam North Holland
The price is S$133 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$133
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Volendam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (226 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025

Hotel Spaander, BW Signature Collection
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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! (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 3 Oct, 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 Wi-Fi, 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 15 Apr, 2025

EuroParcs Molengroet
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