Off the grid Countryside windmill tour

During this private tour of the idyllic countryside in the north of Holland, we drive through and visit quaint little villages, where it feels like stepping back in time. We make stopovers in less touristy gems, such as De Rijp, Beemster, Broek in Waterland and Edam. We will visit a windmill from the 17th century that was responsible for reclaiming land, visit the former South Sea, see dikes, and indulge in a cheese-tasting experience.

Let's take a look at the itinerary

09:00

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Pick up from your hotel.

wewill head to the Schermer, one of the largest reclaimed land areas in Hollandfilled with windmills!

09:45

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We will visit the museum windmill.

This was one of the water windmills from the 17th century that was responsible for reclaiming land.

10:15

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A drive through the Polder

On the dikes trough reclaimed land of the Schermer passing Esther’s family windmill (photo stop) to the quaint village De Rijp.

Picture of a traditional Dutch windmill next to a small canal

10:30

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De Rijp

10.30: De Rijp was once a busy fishing village that was famous for its herring fleet and whalers. Then the sea was reclaimed and De Rijp got surrounded by land. Jan Adriaanzoon Leeghwater the famous hydraulic engineer was born here. Free from mass tourism, De Rijp is a beautiful village to visit.

11:00

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De Beemster

We will drive through the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Beemster with its reclaimed land and polders. See the beautiful farmhouses and the green meadows filled with grazing cows

11:30

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We’ll visit the famous cheese town of Edam

In Edam, we’ll take a stroll in the old centre and visit a cheese shop to have a Gouda & Edam cheese tasting. If you’re a cheese lover… you’ll be in cheese heaven! They have 30 flavours and design the cheeses specifically for travel. In July and August is the famous cheese market of Edam on Wednesdays.

a picture of cheeses on a wooden plank

12:30

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Lunchtime in Edam or Volendam.

You can choose where you want to have lunch. As locals, we know a lot of nice places. Whether it’s at a local fish restaurant or just a snack, you will have lots of choices.

13:45

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Broek in Waterland an idyllic small village.

This village is surrounded by water and one of the most beautiful villages of Holland. It is comparable with the famous Dutch water village Giethoorn. Enjoy a pleasant wander passing the old wooden houses with their preserved original details, like ceremonial doors and carved lintels, and a beautiful restored sixteenth century church.

15:00

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Back at your hotel in Amsterdam

A sneak peak of what you will see

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