"Volendam" Top 5 Page for this destination Volendam by Jim_Eliason

Volendam Travel Guide: 85 reviews and 237 photos

Volendam is a picturesque fishing village on the ij, now primarily a tourist destination.

Volendam

The tourist area of Volendam consist mostly of a 4-5 blocks of shops and restaurants.

Volendam

Pros and Cons

Volendam was traditionally a fsihing village on the ij. You can book a cruise from here or simply jump on the ferry to... more travel advice

Volendam has quite a few of the traditional Dutch Bridges in it. Also lots of traditional Dutch Architecture. more travel advice

Wander down the streets and check out the shops and restaurants. If you are into shopping for souveniers this is a great... more travel advice

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skywalkerbeth May 2, 2012 at 4:29 AM Report Abuse

My very first visit to Amsterdam, I stayed in this little village.
balhannah Sep 27, 2010 at 10:33 PM Report Abuse

Nice photo's.
rozehill Dec 4, 2005 at 12:09 AM Report Abuse

Great page of Volendam. A few hours is long enough as you say!
stevezero Jul 17, 2005 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

Nice pics - wish I had a pound (or euro) for every time I have been there!
ATLC Nov 13, 2004 at 12:38 PM Report Abuse

The boat trip must've been nice!
deeper_blue May 31, 2004 at 5:25 PM Report Abuse

Volendam is a nice relaxing spot away from Amsterdam, hope you enjoyed it.
Johnny_CA Dec 13, 2003 at 9:42 AM Report Abuse

Yeah Jim you missed out on dressing up as a meijse here...but you know what? I still have the outfit here. You can borrow it for a couple pics. ;-)
hassan_abu Oct 26, 2003 at 6:08 PM Report Abuse

Luv Volendam too.
Igraine Jul 30, 2003 at 5:06 PM Report Abuse

This sums up Volendam quite nicely, like yr pics as well