Guidebook for Alkmaar
Food Scene
my local for good morning coffee, best to get the comfy seats in the window or on the front of the boat (!) opposite the cafe. also good breakfasts or lunches and high teas.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Anne&Max Alkmaar
3 Kraanbuurtmy local for good morning coffee, best to get the comfy seats in the window or on the front of the boat (!) opposite the cafe. also good breakfasts or lunches and high teas.
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatFriendly service and a good variety of Bagels and muffins.
Sightseeing
very cute "hofje" (courtyard) originally meant for widows, very quaint and very small houses around a courtyard. If I walk through it it always makes me happy!
Oudegracht 49
49 Oudegrachtvery cute "hofje" (courtyard) originally meant for widows, very quaint and very small houses around a courtyard. If I walk through it it always makes me happy!
cute bridge at the end of this street, if you go up the steps it takes you to where once was the city wall. Especially nice when going underneath it by boat or canoe.
Baangracht
Baangrachtcute bridge at the end of this street, if you go up the steps it takes you to where once was the city wall. Especially nice when going underneath it by boat or canoe.
another hofje, tiny courtyard, hidden behind a closed, but not locked door. You can enter through the door, just don't make too much noise, and have a look.
Ritsevoort 2
2 Ritsevoortanother hofje, tiny courtyard, hidden behind a closed, but not locked door. You can enter through the door, just don't make too much noise, and have a look.
If you are interested in architecture, it is nice to stroll around the quiet streets of the "Emma quarter" and admire the 19th Century buildings.
Emmastraat
EmmastraatIf you are interested in architecture, it is nice to stroll around the quiet streets of the "Emma quarter" and admire the 19th Century buildings.
Everything Else
the park round the old town centre, originally this is where the defensive walls/fortifications were.
Kennemerbolwerk
Kennemerbolwerkthe park round the old town centre, originally this is where the defensive walls/fortifications were.
great for little boats, canoes, bikes and scooter rental. they have suggestions for boat or canoe trips for an hour or for part of the day, if you want to explore further outside of Alkmaar
19 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bootjesverhuur De Kraak Actief & Alkmaar Citytours
39 41 Nieuwstraatgreat for little boats, canoes, bikes and scooter rental. they have suggestions for boat or canoe trips for an hour or for part of the day, if you want to explore further outside of Alkmaar
There is a free ferry to the other side of the water. It only takes a couple of minutes, but I enjoy doing it and taking a short walk down the Heiligland on the other side.
VVE Bierkade 3/4
4 BierkadeThere is a free ferry to the other side of the water. It only takes a couple of minutes, but I enjoy doing it and taking a short walk down the Heiligland on the other side.
Entertainment & Activities
Small children's zoo with llamas, deer, farm animals and birds. On a sunny day a nice place for small children.
Hertenkamppad
HertenkamppadSmall children's zoo with llamas, deer, farm animals and birds. On a sunny day a nice place for small children.
Arts & Culture
Football stadium belonging to our local successful team AZ Alkmaar. Stadium tour, shop and cafe. Interesting for football (soccer) fans. It may be possible for you to watch training or even matches.
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
AFAS Stadion
Football stadium belonging to our local successful team AZ Alkmaar. Stadium tour, shop and cafe. Interesting for football (soccer) fans. It may be possible for you to watch training or even matches.
Drinks & Nightlife
The beer museum is very small and will note take long to see, but there is a good cafe downstairs with many Belgian beers. On sunny days you can sit in the boat outside with a beer.
30 preporuka/e lokalaca
Proeflokaal de Boom
1 HouttilThe beer museum is very small and will note take long to see, but there is a good cafe downstairs with many Belgian beers. On sunny days you can sit in the boat outside with a beer.