Guidebook for Alkmaar
Sightseeing
Doelenveld
Big historical square at the back of the apartment
Big Dutch windmill called 'Molen van Piet' within 5 minutes walk
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De Molen van Piet
4 ClarissenbuurtBig Dutch windmill called 'Molen van Piet' within 5 minutes walk
Food Scene
Health, green and good food and drinks from nearby. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
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ECHT Alkmaar
4 MarktstraatHealth, green and good food and drinks from nearby. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Bakkerij Raat Alkmaar
2 MarktstraatBest organic stuff in town yummie :)
Alkmaars Koffiehuis
42 Gedempte NieuweslootI can see it from outside my window!
Essentials
Marktstraat
MarktstraatBakker 'Raad' best bread in Alkmaar!
Gedempte Nieuwesloot
Gedempte Nieuwesloot'Sultan' best for cheap and fresh food from all over the world.
Magdalenenstraat
MagdalenenstraatBest fish in town. I used to work there!
Jumbo
2 PaardenmarktHere is where I do my groceries if not one the market or Sultan.
Sultan's Market
12-14 Gedempte NieuweslootMini market, arabic roots but everything you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Like beer? Have one of the many beers and enjoy the sight over the water.
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Proeflokaal de Boom
1 HouttilLike beer? Have one of the many beers and enjoy the sight over the water.
Parks & Nature
Schoorl
Highest dunes in Holland! It is a spiritual and healing place.
Nice little village Bergen with one of the best beaches in Holland. Little more dan half an hour by bike.
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Bergen Aan Zee
Nice little village Bergen with one of the best beaches in Holland. Little more dan half an hour by bike.
Small city park that marks the old city boundaries. Take a walk after dinner and see the only city windmill 'Molen van Piet'.
Kennemerpark
KennemerparkSmall city park that marks the old city boundaries. Take a walk after dinner and see the only city windmill 'Molen van Piet'.
Shopping
Fnidsen
FnidsenOn of the oldest streets in town with boutique shops only.