Beemster, Waterland and a ferry to Marken

This cycling route starts at Café de Gevangenpoort/Restaurant La Galera in historic Edam. You will soon drive to Volendam. The Volendam traditional costume is very well known. This regional costume regularly represents the 'national' costume in promotional activities and articles. You also visit the island of Marken with a ferry trip. The water of the IJsselmeer gives the tour extra atmosphere. Get some fresh air and experience for yourself how special this environment is. The residents have always been in a fight to protect their home and hearth from the water. Mounds were raised and later the houses were even built on stilts. During your bike ride you will pass two forts: Fort Benoorden Purmerend, now a wine shop, and Fort bij Kwadijk. Only the access road, a fort keeper's house and a shed have been preserved.