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What to do in Alkmaar
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Stedelijk Museum
Experience the Siege of Alkmaar, see the finery of the rich living in the Dutch Golden Age and discover the fascinating culture and history of the town.
Waag
Visit the cheese museum and learn about cheese making throughout history inside Alkmaar’s beautiful 14th-century cheese weighing house.
Cheese Market
During your trip to Alkmaar, you can do some window-shopping at Cheese Market. Discover the area's local cheese shops or seek out the biking trails.
AFAS Stadium
Catch an event at AFAS Stadium during your trip to Alkmaar. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Hollands Kaasmuseum
You can study the exhibits at Hollands Kaasmuseum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Alkmaar. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
Waagplein
Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you take a trip to Waagplein. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
Grote Kerk
Learn about the local history of Alkmaar with a stop at Grote Kerk. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
Dutch Cheese Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Dutch Cheese Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alkmaar. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails.
DSB Stadion
Catch an event at DSB Stadion during your trip to Alkmaar. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
