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Alkmaar Cheese Market

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The famous Cheese Market of Alkmaar, believed to have started as far back as 1593, is held annually from end March to end September, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world to witness a unique market filled with cheese, participants hauling cheese carriers, and much more.
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Category

Annual Cheese Market Festival

Secondary Category (If any)

March Event | April Event | May Event | June Event | July Event | August Event | September Event

District

Waagplein

Opening Period

Summer: Every Friday from End March to End September
10 AM - 1 PM
July & August: Also open every Tuesday 7 PM - 9 PM

Train Station(s) Service

Alkmaar Station & 15 min walk

Driving, Parking & Travel Info

Parking available at:
- Karperton garage & 3 min walk
- Schelphoek garage & 4 min walk

Known For

Unique Attraction
Top Travel Destination in Europe

Day Trip from Major Cities

40 min drive (or 1 hour train) from Amsterdam or Zaandam
1 hour drive (or 1.5 hour train) from Utrecht
1 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Rotterdam or The Hague
1.5 hour drive (or 2.5 hour train) from Arnhem or Zwolle
2 hour drive (or 3 hour train) from Antwerp or Eindhoven
3 hour drive from Brussels or Bruges or Munster or Dortmund

Phone

+31 (0) 72 - 511 4284

Location See on Google Map

Waagplein, 1811 MA Alkmaar, Netherlands

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