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Volendam

Netherlands travel guide

What to see in Volendam

A fishing village of wooden houses on the old inland sea, with traditional costumes and herring.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Cro-Cop · CC BY 4.0

Volendam highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Harbour

    Wooden houses.

  2. Herring

    From the stalls.

  3. Photos in traditional dress

    A village tradition.

  4. Marken

    A ferry to the peninsula.

  5. Edam

    The cheese town, nearby.

Day trips from Volendam

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Volendam

Any time of year is good to travel to Volendam: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the eetcafé. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Netherlands guide.

Frequently asked questions about Volendam

What to see in Volendam?

Harbour, Herring, Photos in traditional dress, Marken and Edam.

What to see in Volendam in one day?

Don’t miss Harbour, Herring, Photos in traditional dress, Marken and Edam. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Volendam?

Any time of year is good to travel to Volendam: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Volendam?

Volendam, Marken and Edam.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.