Volendam

Legend has it that the Volendam coat of arms is a compliment to the beauty of the Volendam girls ! No wonder that a famous singer sang the praise of this characteristic Dutch fishing village in the words: "Anyone who wants to see the real beauty of Holland, goes to Volendam". As a result of its completely insulated location, this village preserved its character for six centuries, also because of the tough vitality of the fishermen. The characteristic small houses, which together with the canals and the drawbridges form the most picturesque spots, present the visitor an atmosphere of geniality and romance. Don't forget to visit the Volendam museum with the 'Sigarenbandjeshuis', where cigar rings are on display.

Marken

Nowhere in the Netherlands will you find such multi-coloured clothing as on Marken. And those who wear it are proud of it. Nothing in the world could persuade them to change into ready-made clothes. At one time the fashion of ages ago came to a standstill on Marken and that is why we can now speak of the Marken traditional costumes, unique in the world of folklore. And the same certainly applies to the Marken houses. The former 'terpen', mounds which safeguarded people from the high water, were used to build houses on.
In addition, they built their houses on piles, so they where entirely sure that the waves could not surprise them. These pile dwellings stills exist and the picturesque quarters form a world in itself. Here you will find an unequalled example of  indisturbed folklore. You will experience it immediately when you sail into the small Marken harbour after a trip on lake Gouwzee. On arrival you can also admire the interior of a Marken home and visit the Marken Museum and a wooden shoe factory, where the  wooden shoes are still made by hand.

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