Surroundings

On 25 February 1355 Monnickendam obtained town rights of Willem the fifth of Beieren, earl of the Netherlands. "De speeltoren", the large or Sint Nicolaas church and the Waegh still descend from this period. A walk by the inner-city is more than worth it. The town guides gladly lead you along the curiosities and the many facing bricks which have been remained.

The green surroundings of Monnickendam invite you for several excursions by the extended landscape. The recently introduced button point scheme offers you the possibility of making bicycle excursions as long as you wishes. In the summer you can rent a boot or canoe from the lake "de Leek" (adjacent to the Monnickenmeer) to examine "Waterland" from the water. Enjoy the serenity, silence and discover the beauty of nature. Also in the wintertime when the water is frozen up, you can see "Waterland" by ice skating. And if it freezes real hard you could even reach Marken by ice skating!

If you want somewhat more touristic, then we would recommend a day out to Broek in Waterland, Marken, Edam or Volendam. Also Amsterdam is in ideal reach with the public transport, within 15 minutes you arrive at the central station. And in this dynamic city everyone has something to whish for. The many museums, with the boat through the canals, a walk in "de Jordaan" or catch a terrace on "Het Leidseplein", you soon will be short on time!