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Volendam

Volendam is a town in North Holland district, North Holland, Netherlands of about 22,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 68 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 31 museums. The must-see places are Fort Benoorden Purmerend, Grote Kerk and Ilperveld.

52.4950° N, 5.0708° EPop. 22,000

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see296
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, fort near Volendam
Must-see

Fort Benoorden Purmerend

Fort · 11 km

Grote Kerk, church near Volendam
Must-see

Grote Kerk

Church · 12 km

Ilperveld, nature spot near Volendam
Must-see

Ilperveld

Nature spot · 14 km

Places near Volendam by type

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One day from Volendam

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Volendam
  2. Ilperveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Oostzanerveldnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Fort Benoorden Purmerendfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Grote Kerkchurch · 30 min
  6. Markermeerlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Volendam
Today’s loopVolendamStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Volendam?

Fort Benoorden Purmerend (fort, about 11 km), Grote Kerk (church, about 12 km), Ilperveld (nature spot, about 14 km), Kerk van Beets (church, about 15 km), Markermeer (lake, about 16 km), Oostzanerveld (nature spot, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Volendam?

151 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Volendam?

Grote Kerk, about 12 km by road; Kerk van Beets (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Volendam?

Fort Benoorden Purmerend, about 11 km by road; Fort Bij Spijkerboor (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Volendam?

Start in Volendam, visit Ilperveld, then Oostzanerveld, then Fort Benoorden Purmerend, then Grote Kerk, then Markermeer, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.