Monnickendam

Getting to Monnickendam

The main access road is the N247, which connects the village directly to Amsterdam in the south and passes along Broek in Waterland in between. To the north, that same N247 connects Monnickendam to Edam-Volendam and ultimately, close to Hoorn, to the A7/E22 Bus connections are ample, many of them passing by on their way from Amsterdam to other destinations in the area.

Worth seeing

Just wandering or biking through town will quickly show the main merits of this place. Make sure not to miss:

1. 01
   Grote Kerk

   Building of this large church began at the end of the 14th century, when the rapid growth of the town made the older church (located at another location) too small to hold the faithful.

2. 02
   Museum De Speeltoren

   This bell tower is part of the city hall and contains the oldest carillon in the Netherlands, make of 15 bells.

Things to do

Exploring the surroundings is of course often done by bike, but the abundance of water in the region make boat trips a lovely activity too. They will not help you to get around Monnickendam itself so much, but from the town's harbour plenty of boat options are available for a trip through Waterland. If your budget allows, a traditional sailing boat is nice, but smaller electric boats are available too.

1. 01
   Monnickendamer Visdagen

Where to eat

1. 01
   Four Seasons

   Right in the centre of the village, this place serves modern Asian cuisine, with a touch of fusion cooking.

2. 02
   De Waegh

   Located in the old weigh house, now a monumental building, this restaurant serves French/Mediterranean food.

Getting around Monnickendam the local way