Top Things to do in North Holland Province
Top Restaurants in North Holland Province
Things to do in North Holland Province, The Netherlands: The Best Flea & Street Markets
Mostly jutting northward from its largest city of Amsterdam and its capital of Haarlem, the Noord-Holland region has much more to offer beyond those two wonderful cities. At Muiden is the magnificent Muiderslot Castle, as if it stepped out of a fairy tale. Showing more wear but no less interesting is Brederode Castle at Santpoort. At Zaanstad is Zaanse Schans, one of Holland’s top tourist destinations and a family-friendly open air museum of windmills, traditional buildings, crafts and shops.
Restaurants in North Holland Province
1. ArtAmsterdam-Spui
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
An open-air art exhibit held every Sunday.
Reviewed By matthewaY6783SV
Great art fair supporting local artists on Sundays. Great for authentic souvenirs and gifts. Jos van Alphen ceramics is beautiful!
2. Rommelmarkt
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Bric-a-brac of every description is for sale at this huge flea market.
3. Albert Cuyp Market
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4.0 based on 2,411 reviews
The city's largest street market is just south of the city center.
Reviewed By ZKK111 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is a hidden gem and a must visit place. One of the longest markets in Europe, it offers a fascinating array of food and produce, all at some amazing prices. Be it the fresh Stroop waffles, the grill cheese sandwiches, fresh fruit juices, strawberries with the most delicious whipped cream ever... this place has something for everyone! Oh... did I not mention the cheese?! Some of the most amazing cheese that we've ever tasted! We also got some great souvenirs and found them to be relatively cheaper. The stall owners are friendly and helpful and very welcoming. The market itself is easily accessible from the metro station and is marked easily. Just google the directions and you'll be there in no time at all. This is a must visit place and cannot be missed at all. Just remember its closed on Sunday!
4. Cheese Market
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4.0 based on 755 reviews
Reviewed By hamayonm2018 - Hopkinton, United States
Alkmaar is a small town just outside Amsterdam. During spring / summer months, every Friday morning, the town center turns into a traditional cheese market, full of fun and festivities. You have to go there on a Friday morning, and be there before the fun starts. You can see cheese weighing stations, cheese carrying laborers, and lots and lots of concessions stands and small restaurants to offer authentic and delicious cheese, waffles, and other local food. You can go to the cheese weighing station and get "your family weight". At the same place if you ask nicely, they might make you a "cheese carrier" for a few minutes. I was lucky to do that activity, and I looked very funny carrying 300 lb of cheese logs. Great fun place to visit. Highly recommended.
5. Noordermarkt
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4.0 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By 58Glenn - Cypress, United States
What a nice find for a great Dutch experience, an open air market full of vendors hustling away. Part farmers market and part flea market, this slice of culture has quite a selection from fruits, veggies and meats and flowers to fabrics, trinkets and jewelry. Bustling with locals and tourists alike, don’t miss 30 minutes we’ll spent on this corner.
6. Lindenmarket (Saturdays)
7. Cheese Market Edam
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4.0 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By DQShaw - York, United States
Cheese and Edam, Edam and Cheese the two just go together. Beautiful little town. Loved the architecture and people. A must do in the Netherlands.
8. IJ-hallen Flea Market
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By muturou - Shinjuku, Japan
Just looking at it will pass in no time. But sometimes I discover bargains. The location can be reached by a free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station. Please search on IJ-Hallen and check the date. 眺めているだけでも時間があっという間に過ぎてしまいます。しかし時々掘り出し物を発見します。場所はアムステルダム中央駅から無料のフェリーで行けます。IJ-Hallenで検索して開催日にちを確認してください。
9. Ten Kate Markt
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By 19whatsup55 - Tilburg, The Netherlands
One of the best open markets I have seen for a long time: active 6 days a week, a great variety of goods on offer and most importantly mainly visited by locals, not tourists.
10. Weekmarkt Hoofddorp Centrum
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
The weekly market of Hoofddorp is a lively place! Each friday from 8.30 to 16.30 hour more then 100 kinds of market shops are set on the Plaza of Burgemeester van Stamplein. Parking is easy underneith the Plaza.
