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Cheese markets

The Netherlands is the country of cheese and home to several centuries old cheese markets. If you wish to taste a piece of Dutch culture and gastronomy then it might be fun to visit one. On set days you can find cheese markets in Alkmaar, Gouda, Edam, Hoorn and Woerden. Going to Alkmaar to a traditional cheese market, eat some cheese and drink some beer on a terrace or while touring the canals is a great way to spend your day. If you’re more curious about where the world renowned Gouda cheese is from then you can visit Gouda and see the typically Dutch cheese maidens at work.

Location: Alkmaar, Gouda, Edam, Hoorn and Woerden

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Amsterdam

Perfect destination for: Enjoying museums and touring canals, fashion shopping, partying, smoking the green stuff, exploring the Netherlands.

Location: Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. It’s a West-European country next to Germany and the UK.

Nearby: It’s very close to cities such as The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. If you take the high-speed train it takes about 3 hours to be in Paris.

Large events: Kingsday and the Canal Parade!

Currency: The Euro.

Where to stay: We made a list of the best hotels in Amsterdam.

Famous for: Tulips, windmills, canals, famous painters such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh, cheese, stroopwafels, clogs, heineken beer, famous DJs, liberal laws.