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The Damplein in Edam, starting point of the guided walkMatthias Nonnenmacher · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Edam

Guided walk around Edam, Saturdays at 14:00

Guided tour · 1 h · A local guide walks the historic centre from the Damplein every Saturday. €6.50; in Dutch, book by email.

InformationFrom €6 per person
From
€6 per person
Duration
1 h
Season
Every Saturday, from 14:00 to 15:00
Who it's for
Adults and teenagers who understand Dutch or basic English

Every Saturday at 14:00, a guide from the region's tourist office sets off from the Damplein for an hour's walk through the Edam of merchants and shipyards: the façades, the façade stones, the bridges and the stories that the signs do not tell. It costs €6.50 and must be booked beforehand by email.

Bear in mind

The walk is given in Dutch. If you do not understand it, ask when you book whether the guide can add explanations in English, or request a private one: the office also organises historical walks by appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book?

Yes, by email to [email protected] before Saturday.

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The La Galera terrace, with white tables and the menu board in front of the tiled façade© La Galera

La Galera

Restaurant · Edam · €€€€

What to order: a pasta in the inner courtyard if the weather is good; for something quick, the café also serves early dinner.

The De Fortuna dining room with old paintings and laid tables© De Fortuna Hotel & Restaurant

Restaurant De Fortuna

Restaurant · Edam · €€€€

What to order: a lunch in the garden terrace over the water; mention special diets, they take them into account.

The pavilion terrace full of people facing the Markermeer© Paviljoen Strandbad Edam

Paviljoen Strandbad Edam

Restaurant · Edam · €€€€

What to order: the ribs, which are what made it famous, or the fish of the day, which arrives every morning from Volendam.

To stay nearby

The De Fortuna hotel houses with their red roofs over the canal© De Fortuna Hotel & RestaurantSmall hotel

Hotel De Fortuna

Spuistraat 3 · 23 rooms in five old houses · Garden beside the canal

Why we like it: A three-star hotel with 23 rooms in five merchants' houses in the centre of Edam, with a garden over the water, a lift and air conditioning.

A double room with large windows, a big bed and armchairs© Hof van HollandSmall hotel

Hotel Hof van Holland

Lingerzijde 69 · 12 rooms · Some with water views

Why we like it: Twelve new rooms on the Lingerzijde, in the centre of Edam, some with water views, with breakfast and a restaurant in the house.

Aerial view of the campsite between the canal, the marina and the Markermeer© Camping Strandbad EdamCampsite

Camping Strandbad Edam

Zeevangszeedijk 7A · Beside the Markermeer · Late March to September

Why we like it: A family campsite on the shore of the Markermeer, ten minutes on foot from the centre, with waterside pitches, hikers' huts, a beach and a slide.