Hotel Alkmaar

Bosrijk Alkmaar is a walking route set out by Wandelnetwerk Noordholland. During the circular walk you get to see different greenery and waters of the city. You walk from park to park, over the green banks of the city's canals. You walk through the parks Oosterhout, Westerhout and Alkmaarder Hout. Some of the winding paths have been around since the 18th century. In addition, you will learn more about the history of Alkmaar, through monumental trees, a visit to the Molen van Piet and 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,...

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...

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....

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.