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Noordervaart 2, Schermerhorn, 1636 VL, Netherlands
Get your discount tickets for the Private Off-the-beaten-path Countryside Windmill Tour, save up to 14% !
Overview
This Countryside Windmill Tour offers an of the beaten path experience as you travel through the idyllic northern Holland countryside. We’ll drive through the UNESCO-listed Beemster Polder, a stunning example of Dutch ingenuity in land reclamation. We will visit scenic villages, historical windmills, the charming cheese town Edam , indulge in a delicious Gouda and Edam cheese tasting experience and end with a stroll through one of the most beautiful villages Broek in Waterland.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Amsterdam
Pick up from your hotel in Amsterdam
Duration: 45 mins
2. Museummolen Schermer
We’ll head to the Schermer
One of the largest regained land areas in Holland, filled with windmills! In the 17th century, the lake Schermeer was drained by 52 mills, resulting in the Schermerpolder. A unique piece of water management from the Golden Age. We’ll visit the Museum mill which you can see from top to bottom. You’ll see how the mill works and how people used to live in windmills.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Schermer Mills
A drive on the dikes
Through regained land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill and the surrounding idyllic small villages.
Duration: 15 mins
4. De Rijp
A visit to De Rijp which was once a busy fishing village famous for its herring fleet and whalers. However, after the surrounding sea got drained the Rijp found itself encircled by land. Jan Adriaanzoon Leeghwater, the famous hydraulic engineer was born here. Free from mass tourism, De Rijp is a beautiful village to visit.
Duration: 15 mins
5. De Beemster
We’ll drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster with its regained land known as Polders. A system of roads, plots, farms, and canals was carefully planned across the polder after the Beemster Lake was drained. We’ll see the beautiful farmhouses and the green meadows.
6. Jacobs Hoeve Cheese Farm by Henri Willig
Cheese tasting at a cheese farm in Katwoude
At the cheese farm of Henry Willig we will have a Gouda and Edam cheese tasting. They are in the top 10 of the world cheesemakers. If you are a cheese lover… you are in cheese heaven! They have 30 flavors and develop the cheeses specifically for travel. Always wanted to know how a clog is being made? Join the wooden shoe craft demonstration and find out. You can even try or buy a pair of wooden shoes!
Duration: 40 mins
7. Volendam
Lunchtime
You can choose where you want to have lunch. As locals, we know a lot of nice places. Whether it’s at a local fish restaurant or a traditional Dutch pancake restaurant, just tell us your preferences and we’ll arrange it for you.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Edam
Step back in time and discover the charm of Edam, one of the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands. Famous for its world-renowned Edam cheese, this beautifully preserved town offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and Dutch authenticity.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Broek
Broek in Waterland
This village is surrounded by water and is one of the most beautiful villages in Holland. It is comparable with the famous Dutch water village Giethoorn. We’ll enjoy a pleasant stroll passing the old wooden houses with their preserved original details, like ceremonial doors and carved lintels, and a beautiful restored sixteenth century church. The floor is paved with the tombstones of the formally rich inhabitants of Broek in Waterland.
Duration: 20 mins
10. Amsterdam
Back at your hotel in Amsterdam
Duration: 30 mins
Inclusion
Private transportation
Entrance fees
Bottled water
Parking fees
Cheese tasting
Exclusion
Lunch
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Windmillgirl Tours
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