Would you like to spend a great day exploring Amsterdam, but you're not sure where to start? Explore the charming towns of Marken and Volendam. Situated close above Amsterdam, these two charming and traditional fishing villages make for the perfect day trip destination. Both communities also have a long history and numerous customary Dutch characteristics. Savor delectable seafood while seeing Marken's wooden homes at Volendam's harbor. One community is well-known for its enormous monuments, whereas the other is more well-known for its entirely pastel-colored homes. Are you curious about what a day in Marken and Volendam might entail? Then fast continue reading!

When you are in Volendam Whenever you think of it, delicious fish is frequently the first thing that comes to mind! Volendam has always been a well-known fishing community where you can acquire and eat great fresh fish, so that is undoubtedly true. With roughly 22,640 residents and the Volendam dialect, the hamlet is a popular tourist destination. It is, nonetheless, a pleasant day trip destination. It is conveniently located for both driving and public transportation. In Volendam, stroll down the Dijk past the gift shops, seafood markets, and the historic harbor with its numerous moored fishing vessels. Take a picture at one of the photo studios wearing a traditional Volendam outfit.


The Sea Breeze Blows Away All Your Gloominess ~ 
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Just because the villages are adjacent to one another, it is simple to visit Volendam and Marken in a single day. Marken is most renowned for its real wooden houses that are raised on wooden piles. It's especially quaint in the spring and summer. There are two ways to go to Marken. Take the boat to Marken from Volendam's harbor or drive your vehicle there. Of course, you can travel to Marken by e-chopper or bicycle. Is the weather pleasant right now? Then I suggest that you take a boat to cross. In this manner, you can take in the scenery and the weather while traveling.

Let Rave Your Trip To Monnickendam Also  ~ 

This All looks immensely Beautiful if you experience it By Yourself ~ 
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Another village near Volendam and Marken is Monnickendam. You just can't miss this community if you take a car from Volendam to Marken! Although Monnickendam is a tiny community, it shares a rich history with the adjacent communities. A visit to the Speeltoren Museum is a necessity when visiting Monnickendam. This is the location of the oldest carillon or chimes, that is still played. Since 1967, the Saint Nicholas Church in Monnickendam has been recognized as a national monument! Gable stones are used in the construction of numerous structures, as you will quickly see when strolling through the historic streets.

Colored Houses All Around 'Pants In Waterland' ~ Dont Sleep 

Pastel Coloured Houses Make Your Click Instagram Worthy Photos ~ 
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People who know me well are aware of my intense passion for colorful dwellings. This is because it appears cheery and gives off a tropical vibe. I was determined to visit the village in the Netherlands where pastel-colored houses may be seen, and I still have hope of doing so in the future. Which village is this reference to? 'Pants in Waterland' is the response. Since this settlement is also in Waterland, visiting Volendam and Marken can be conveniently combined. Waterland's Broek is a preserved urban landscape.

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battut