Noord-Holland | Round trip starting in Amsterdam

Explore the city’s extensive canal system or visit the museum district. Stroll through winding streets with narrow houses whose gabled facades are so typical of the cityscape. Wherever you go in Amsterdam, the bicycle is the best way to get around. A glass of beer in a good restaurant is the perfect way to end the day.

After leaving Amsterdam, you will soon reach the windmill village of Zaanse Schans. Many people still work in the old barns, mills, wooden houses and workshops here. You can learn a lot of interesting facts about the old Dutch life, wooden shoes and of course Dutch cheese. You will find Dutch specialities in the local restaurants and the perfect souvenir in the small shops. Your journey continues north through beautiful natural landscapes with lots of greenery. Your destination for the day is Alkmaar, whose famous cheese market takes place every Friday.

You will quickly reach Bergen aan Zee and the beautiful North Sea, which will now accompany you for most of the way to your stage destination Den Helder. The sea views are fantastic, and the numerous sandy beaches will tempt you to take a dip in the cool water. There are many small cafés and restaurants where you can stop for a bite. In Den Helder, you will still have time to stroll around the historic city centre.

You will encounter a lot of nature and agriculture on today's stage. In Anna Paulowna, the largest uninterrupted area of flower bulbs in the world, the famous Flower Days take place from the end of April to the beginning of May. During this time, the villagers decorate the surrounding polders with flower mosaics. In Werkdorp Wieringermeer, a memorial commemorates Europe's dark times. Medemblik is the oldest town in West Frisia and is an excellent place to stop for lunch. From there, it is only a short ride to Hoorn.

You will cycle to Volendam along the coast of the Markermeer, a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. There is much to see in the picturesque fishing village, where the colourfully decorated houses create a fairytale impression. In the Volendam Museum, you can learn all about the history of the town. The last stretch will take you through a water-rich and peaceful natural landscape back to your starting point for this trip, Amsterdam.

Your cycling holiday ends after breakfast. There is still much to discover in the capital of the Netherlands. We would be happy to book an extended stay for you.