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📍 Volendam
Volendam is a Dutch town located on Lake Markermeer in northeastern Amsterdam, famous for its colourful wooden houses and old fishing boats in the harbour. Since it is less than a 30-minute drive from the city center, it is a must-see attraction for many visitors to the outskirts of Amsterdam.
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💡 How to get there: Take bus 316 from Amsterdam Centraal Station - 26 minutes (€10 full day)
I've only just arrived, and I've already felt the small village atmosphere here. We arrived just on a Saturday, so we had a similar rural market schedule. They sell candy, fruit, cheese, etc., and the whole atmosphere is very casual. From here, you can walk to Volendam's seaside in about 10 minutes.
When you come to the seaside, there are more and more crowds here, and there are also a lot of different kinds of shops. As a small fishing village, fresh seafood is essential. In addition to the famous Dutch herring, this small file also offers fried fish. Many visitors admired the seafood in common sense.
It's hard to come to the Netherlands, but definitely try their specialty - raw herring. We ordered one (€2.5), topped with sour melon and chopped onions. The first few chunks were fine; even though I like to eat fish on weekdays, I felt a strong fishy smell in my mouth afterwards. I think everyone orders one with their friends when they come. One bite is enough for each person; don't finish eating one by yourself like me.
In addition to raw herring, the Dutch pancake Poffertjes is also a famous snack here. The clerk ordered and made it, and I saw how to make takoyaki a bit like ours. We ordered a total of 10 small pieces (€5) and added Nutella hazelnut butter. Very tasty, very tasty, very compatible with the flavor of Nutella, and also helps us remove the fishy smell in our mouths.
As you walk along the seaside, you can see many rare birds on weekdays. They are very active, adding more life to the whole fishing village! Also, the sea fish here fly very low, so it feels like if you're careless, they'll snatch your food!
Afterwards, we went to Woltje's Backerij Buyer's Letter. This bakery only has a store in Volendam, so the souvenir you buy here is even more representative! We bought a set of 3 boxes of caramel pancakes Stroopwafel, with 3 different flavors, perfect for personal use as a gift! In addition to that, there is also a workshop to make caramel pancakes!
In addition, there are many shops here that offer photography services for traditional Dutch clothing. It's also a great idea to wear traditional clothes here with friends or family!
📍 Edam
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💡 How to get there: From Volendam by bus 316 - 10 minutes (€10 full day)
Edam is a town that many visitors go to when visiting Volendam, and you can clearly feel the scarcity of people when visiting Volendam. The town has a museum dedicated to Edam's history, and there is a Cheese Market every Wednesday. Personally, I don't think there are any special attractions here; if you have a tight schedule, you can just skip this place.
All in all, compared to our trip in the city center the previous two days, we had a relatively relaxed time this day. We won't stay in the small fishing village for too long, and we can still stay in the city center for a long time after that. As a suburb of Amsterdam, Volendam, which takes less than half an hour to get to, is worth visiting!
