Village in North Holland, Netherlands
De Rijp
De Rijp is a village and former island in the Dutch province of North Holland.
It is a part of the municipality of Alkmaar, and lies about 10 km northwest of Purmerend, between the Schermer and the Beemster polders. Before the poldering of the lakes surrounding it, De Rijp was famous for its herring industry. Today it is known for its characteristic rijksmonuments, which include some of the oldest wooden houses of North Holland.
How locals move
Getting around De Rijp the local way
- Get inSeveral tour companies also offer half-day trips to Zaanse Schans, with transportation to/from Amsterdam included.
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