Sights
in Laag Holland
Pomp and circumstance - Discover them all!
From the Kaaswaag in Edam to a beautiful (city) walk along the historic facades of Monnickendam. The list of attractions in Laag Holland is endless. With our favourites, we would like to help you on your way, so go ahead and tick them all off. Where will you start?
-
Kaaswaag Edam
Kaaswaag Edam
Edam cheeses are known all over the world. At the Kaaswaag, you will learn all about the history as well as enjoy a tasting.
-
Melkwegburg Purmerend
Melkwegburg Purmerend
In an area with so much water, there are of course many bridges. Old bridges, new bridges, rolling bridges, folding bridges: too many to mention. A showpiece of Purmerend is the Melkwelkbrug!
-
Showpieces of the region
-
Westerstijfelsmakerspad
Westerstijfelsmakerspad
Around 1630, starch was made in starch houses or barns. Along this path in Oostzaan, several starch factories were located and today these monumental buildings can still be admired.
-
Anton Heyboer Gallery
Anton Heyboer Gallery
Anton Heyboer is one of the most famous artists of the past century, and many of his works have been acquired by internationally renowned museums in Europe and America. Come and admire his works here!
City walks
Would you like to take a closer look at the sights of Laag Holland? Then take one of the (city) walks. Download the IZI.travel app or get your leaflet at one of the Tourist Information Offices. Do you prefer a guided walk? Then join a guided walk. Check our UITagenda for all dates.
The Defence Line of Amsterdam
It was supposed to be the perfect protection for our country, but the Defence Line of Amsterdam was overtaken by time and remained unused as a line of defence. Luckily, we can now enjoy a large number of intact forts and an enormous area of unspoilt nature. Nine of the 42 forts are located in Laag Holland.
Outside visiting hours - Draw your own plan
Laag Holland is rich in beautiful, fun, cosy or romantic places, which - precisely because they are so improbably beautiful, cosy or romantic - are crowded. As a result, the beauty can sometimes escape you. Tip: visit those places at a less crowded time of day! In the morning, for example, before sunrise. Or when dusk sets in and the area is resting from a busy day.
Walk across the dyke
If there is one place in Laag Holland where you can walk over the heads all year round, it is Volendam. Especially for foreigners, this old fishing village captures the imagination considerably. As soon as the last bus with day tourists has left, peace returns here and the noise of visitors gives way to twittering birds and you hear the rhythmic rocking of the waves against the quay. Then De Dijk is an oasis of calm.
Unique Marken
It is not for nothing that many tourists visit Marken. This archetypal Dutch peninsula with its wooden houses is super charming. But unlike most visitors, take the last boat towards the island and stay a night. Because once the many day-trippers have left here, you will have Marken (almost) to yourself.
More Laag Holland...
Can't get enough of Laag Holland? Don't worry, there is more! Find an overnight stay that suits you and take your time to get to know Laag Holland even better. Find the best events in the UITagenda and tickle your taste buds in one of our catering establishments.
-
Overnight
Time for relaxation - staying on an island, a camping raft or a gypsy caravan? Unique and unusual overnight locations aplenty!
-
Food & drink
Want to taste as well as see? Then sit down at one of the many catering establishments in this area and enjoy culinary delights. To lick your fingers!
-
UITagenda
How about a delicious food festival, swinging at music events, wandering around at one of the annual markets or going on a scavenger hunt through nature?