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Culture & Heritage

in Laag Holland

A lady in Marker Costume. Portrait of Leendert Spaander at Hotel Spaander in Volendam. Gables in Monnickendam's town centre.

Discover the region's Heritage - Where history and traditions meet

Laag Holland is a unique cultural landscape in North Holland, rich in history and heritage. This polder landscape, shaped by centuries of struggle against the water, is known for its open plains, historic windmills, picturesque villages and dykes. In Laag Holland, you will find impressive old buildings, such as stolp farms and churches, and living traditions that have been passed on for generations. The area tells the story of Dutch life through the ages and offers a unique opportunity to discover and experience the region's rich heritage.

Cultural routes - Walking or cycling

Explore Laag Holland in a unique way through cultural walks and cycle tours. These routes take you past historic windmills, picturesque villages and centuries-old farms, while learning more about the area's rich history and traditions along the way. A perfect combination of nature and culture!

In the footsteps of...

The scenery of Laag Holland has been the inspiration of many an artist for centuries. Claude Monet, Jan Toorop and even Paul Signac, among others, were inspired to create their masterpieces here. Cycle past the idyllic places where these icons visited, see where they made their artworks and discover why they were so fascinated by Laag Holland. No time to cycle the whole route? Then go for one of the partial routes!

Cycling route 'Ode to the Laag Holland landscape'
Portrait of Leendert Spaander at Hotel Spaander in Volendam.

Volendam Artists' Village

In the audio tour 'Volendam Artist's Village', Leendert Spaander tells the story of Volendam through various paintings from his Spaander Collection. Walk along De Dijk and through the cosy streets and learn more about the village's special places. View the paintings in the app and compare the current situation with that of the past. Curious about the walking route?

Audio tour 'Volendam Artists' Village'
Beautiful works of art meet you at the entrance to Hotel Spaander.

Museums in North Holland - Worth visiting

Laag Holland is a paradise for anyone who likes to immerse themselves in culture and history. This area of North Holland is full of memories of the age-old struggle between water and land, thriving trading towns and cultural heritage. For example, Archaeological Mini Museum De Waterwolf tells the story of the drowned village of Etersheim, the battle against the Zuiderzee and the formation of the landscape. The Purmerends Museum, the Edams Museum and the Volendams Museum immerse you in the past of these North Holland villages and towns. After visiting these museums, Laag Holland will never look the same again!

  • 4x the best children's museums

    An old classroom from the time of Dik Trom with children and a teacher.

    A museum boring? Not at all! Discover, learn and explore at the best children's museums in Noord-Holland. Experience adventures and dive into another world. What are you waiting for? Come along and experience how much fun a museum can be!

    Children's museums

  • 4x local history

    Museum piece at the Volendam Museum.

    History buffs will be in for a treat in this region, as it has several museums that tell you about the rich local history. Take your time and discover all the stories of Laag Holland.

    Local history

Exhibitions in Laag Holland

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