Location: Alkmaar
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What to do and see in Alkmaar, North Holland Province: The Best Free Things to do
Alkmaar [ˈɑl(ə)kmaːr] ( listen) is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination.
Restaurants in Alkmaar
1. Cafe Bruintje
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Cafe Bruintje is 1 van de oudste cafe van Alkmaar. Een echt bruin Cafe met diversen speciaal bieren van de tap. Heerlijke huiswijnen en een zeer uitgebreid assortiment Jenever. Het meest van Nederlandse bodem. Aan de wand hebben wij vele schilderijen en pentekeningen van Alkmaar. Wij verzorgen rondleidingen en puzzeltochten. En op aanvraag zijn er spelletjes te doen.
2. Boom Klompen & Borstels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
For 200 years the Boom family has been the specialist for Dutch household items including traditional wooden clogs, brushes and ropes in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The museum like shop, where the interior has remained unchanged since 1942, is situated in the old historic quarter of Alkmaar. Both the inside and outside of the shop are national heritage. It presents timeless Dutch products and good old-fashioned personal service with the shop being ran by the Boom family themselves. No surprise, tourist & locals love the shop!
3. Grote Sint Laurenskerk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By DrValliappan - Coimbatore, India
This is a hidden gem amongst canal, boat rides and Cheese Museum. Very Antique (500 years plus) church. Excellent Architecture, with Gothic Arches and Stained glass windows. Still with regular masses at specific times (English and Dutch) for local and visiting Christians. Many tourists do not know it and stop with Kass Museum and this is right beneath.
4. Cafe Stapper
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Café Stapper is a nice, lay'd back bar where you can have a beer, meet the locals, while listening to some nice tunes. The bar staff is always friendly and in for a chat.
5. Het Schoenmakertje
6. Cafe Jong Belegen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Cafe Jong Belegen is hét kaascafé van Alkmaar en zit op het gezelligste hoekje van Alkmaar bij "The kissing Cheesegirl". De uitbaters Veronique en André runnen deze zaak al meer dan 23 jaar. Er staat een heerlijke lunchkaart voor u klaar en uiteraard is er een hapje voor bij de borrel. Het is niet alleen kaas wat de klok slaat, ook diverse speciaalbieren zijn hier te verkrijgen op zowel fles als tap. Kom snel langs, proef de sfeer en natuurlijk de Beemsterkaas. Velen zijn u al voorgegaan, zoals onder andere Pabla Picasso in 1905 toen het café nog fungeerde als lunchroom Valk.
Reviewed By woutern836
Came for a drink with my girlfriend. Went home with my wife. Its what this place does. The atmosphere. The drinks. The bartender (Zep). Its the best place Alkmaar has do offer. Dont even get me started on the elevator from the ceiling. Its like David Copperfield without an assistant. Drink and cheese when you feel like it. If you like dancing. Yes. It is allowed. This is it for now. Will come back mos def. Wouter
7. Korenmolen 't Roode Hert
8. Alkmaar City Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By DrValliappan - Coimbatore, India
It must date back to 1800s as the Architecture is unique and combines both Dutch (City Hall) combined with Gothic arches and towers (as in Churches). Could not go in due to renovation work, but can go around to appreciate the period of the building and it’s intricate components.
