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The life of a fisherman

"Enjoy the life of a fisherman while discovering Monnickendam, Volendam and Marken. And the port city of Enkhuizen with a visit to the Zuiderzee Museum".

Highlights

• Discover Monnickendam,
Volendam and Marken
• Discover Enkhuizen
• Visit the Zuiderzee museum

Go back to the past!

 

Monnickendam, Volendam and Marken are three different villages on the Markermeer. Monnickendam is known as a quiet fishing village and its harbour. Volendam is the most popular tourist destination and known for its fortress-traditional Dutch customs and its beautiful harbour. In this harbour, you will find beautiful fish called Eel (eel). Marken is a traditional small peninsula connected to the mainland. Marken is known for its authentic wooden houses. These three villages all have a different rich historical story behind the beautiful fish that you can catch and eat there. During the ride from village to village you drive through authentic Dutch polders and along narrow dikes.

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Discover a beautiful city on the IJsselmeer, a historic West Frisian village that you will visit during this great experience. Enkhuizen is a port city known for its fish. Step back in time with its history of the Golden Age. When Enkhuizen was one of the most important port cities in the Netherlands. During the walking tour in Enkhuizen, you walk past historic VOCs. buildings, museums, unique attractions such as the "Zuiderker" and numerous beautiful cafes, bars and restaurants. The tour ends at the ZuiderZee Museum.

 

Who else wants to feel like a fisherman?
Then go back in time and visit the authentic Zuiderzee Museum. Discover the open-air museum and take a one-hour trip with your guide. Experience daily life in front of the Afsluitdijk (1932) and experience in a relaxed way how people used to live with the Zuiderzee. During your visit, stroll past cosy houses through small streets, play games where your grandpa and grandma grew up with and taste a freshly smoked fish.

Program

• 2x Overnight in the
Amsterdam area

• 2x Breakfast

• Day trip Monnickendam,
Volendam and Marken

• City tour Enkhuizen

• Zuiderzee museum

Interested?

 

Book directly!

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+31 (0) 85 44 44 950

Info@dutchtourism.nl

Price from:

€ 149,-

Single suppl.      € 44,-

Extra night          € 51,-

HB                       € 23.-

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