Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar

City walk through the historic city center of Alkmaar, along canals, monuments, windmills, museums and of course the famous cheese market. Alkmaar originated around the 10th century as an agricultural settlement. The Sint-Laurenskerk, the large church of Alkmaar, also received its first structures at that time. The current church was built between 1470 and 1518. The city walk starts along the canals. In the past, the canals surrounded the entire city and served as a defensive structure....

With the Trekvogelpad you discover the bird-rich nature throughout the Netherlands. In 400 kilometers you walk from the dunes to the Achterhoek. The longest nature trail in the Netherlands takes you to a number of unknown beautiful places and more famous places. The route is marked and a walking guide is available. The second leg of the Trekvogelpad starts near Alkmaar's train station, making it an excellent starting point if you rely on public transport. The stage runs right through the...

Nice cycling route from Alkmaar to the North Holland Dune Reserve and to the beach. This bicycle trail starts in the center of Alkmaar. The route leads through the city's parks to the surrounding countryside and Egmond aan den Hoef. From here, the trail follows part of the international EuroVelo 12, straight through the dune areas of the North Holland Dune Reserve. The EuroVelo 12 is followed to Bergen aan Zee for a visit to the beach. The trail runs back to Alkmaar past the south of Bergen,...

Walk along the old canals of Alkmaar through the historic city center towards Oudorperhout. Oudorperhout is a popular breeding area for meadow birds and a unique nature reserve and city park in one. You walk with views on old windmills. A walk with a lot of variation past the most beautiful parts of Alkmaar.

Sailing route starting in the Kromme Sloot of Alkmaar. You will sail into the polders past the Robonbosmolen. You will also pass the Bosmolen and the defense pumping station. Various canals take you around the polders to the center of Alkmaar, where you sail through the canals of the historic city center.