|
Volendam, Marken and Edam
Volendam
Volendam is more than just a tourist centre and a fishing village, with its maze of fishermen’s houses built on poles and an unique open harbour still in its original state. The timbered little church built on stone dates back to 1658.
The traditional costumes of the 'Dutch cheese girls' as worn at international exhibitions are a variation of the Volendam costume.
Marken
Marken became prosperous in times when the population fished for whales, but when the Zuiderzee was dammed in the people of Marken had to find an alternative source of income. The solution was found in using the boats for the transport of hay. Before the Zuiderzee was dammed in Marken was flooded regularly and during long and severe winters drift ice would reach up to the lighthouse.
Edam
Edam Cheese has become a brand name. It is not only produced in Edam but throughout the Netherlands and even abroad. Cheese markets are still held in the summer months. They are not held for trade purposes, but for their tourist value. The old town centre and especially the Kwakelsteeg still has lovely characteristic Waterland houses.
|
|
