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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.520.856 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.520.856
Rp1.966.893 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Good heat in the room. Rooms were clean,there was a mini fridge,safe in the closet,coffee maker with reg and decafe provided. It was a quick walk to and from the trainstation,and a Jumbo grocery store a few blocks away. Several restaurant options close by,as well as many shops. Daily maid service ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar
Van der Valk Hotel Volendam

Van der Valk Hotel Volendam

3.5 out of 5
Wagenweg 1 Katwoude
The price is Rp2.032.069 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.032.069
Rp2.600.136 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
Van der Valk Hotel Volendam
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar

4 out of 5
Prins Bernhardlaan 16 Alkmaar
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.408.048 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.408.048
Rp1.829.582 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alkmaar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (166 reviews)
The staff and the restaurant are great. The ambience is always good and the quirkiness of the former prison is fun to stay in. On the negative side, the room has not a single hook or hanger for a towel, the towels are too small and the toilet paper seems like genuine prison standard

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Oude Gevangenis - Alkmaar
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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! (25 reviews)
Fantastic place to stay. Would return here

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Grapèlli Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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