Volendam is a delightful typically Dutch fishing village located just 12 kilometers north of Amsterdam. The village features on several day-tours from Amsterdam, or you could jump on a train and be there in under an hour. The lovely old harbor is packed full of old Dutch ships, and some of the prime tourist activities include dressing up in regional costume, trying on wooden clogs, and having your photo taken against the iconic Dutch backdrops the town provides. You can also take a boat trip to the island of Marken to see how the traditional wooden Dutch clogs are made and to admire the typical wooden houses. Cheese and fish are always in fashion in Volendam, and you should not leave without tasting some local delicacies.

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