What to do in Alkmaar

Activities, attractions and tours

Waag which includes cycling and street scenes
Waag which includes cycling and street scenes
Stedelijk Museum which includes interior views
Stedelijk Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes
Stedelijk Museum featuring interior views

Alkmaar Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Alkmaar has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Alkmaar is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Alkmaar to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Alkmaar Attractions

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What to do in Alkmaar

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Stedelijk Museum featuring interior views and art

Stedelijk Museum

Experience the Siege of Alkmaar, see the finery of the rich living in the Dutch Golden Age and discover the fascinating culture and history of the town.

Stedelijk Museum
Waag featuring street scenes

Waag

Visit the cheese museum and learn about cheese making throughout history inside Alkmaar’s beautiful 14th-century cheese weighing house.

Waag

Cheese Market

During your trip to Alkmaar, you can do some window-shopping at Cheese Market. Discover the area's local cheese shops or seek out the biking trails.

Cheese Market

Waagplein

Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you take a trip to Waagplein. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Waagplein

AFAS Stadium

Catch an event at AFAS Stadium during your trip to Alkmaar. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

AFAS Stadium

St Laurenskerk

You can learn about the history of Alkmaar with a trip to St Laurenskerk. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails.

St Laurenskerk

Dutch Cheese Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Dutch Cheese Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alkmaar. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails.

Dutch Cheese Museum

Stadhuis

You can learn about the history of Alkmaar with a trip to Stadhuis. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails.

Stadhuis

Vismarkt

Learn about the local history of Alkmaar when you spend time at Vismarkt. Discover the area's shops and seek out its biking trails.

Vismarkt

 

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Day trip destinations from Alkmaar

Pasture with horses and in the background a mill in the hamlet of Klein Dorregeest near the Dutch village Uitgeest.

Akersloot

Luftaufnahme mit dem Park van Luna und dem Ortsteil Stad van de Zon in Heerhugowaard. Provinz Nordholland in den Niederlanden

Heerhugowaard

Frequently asked questions

Is Alkmaar worth visiting?
Known for its culture and history, discovering awesome things to do in Alkmaar is a breeze. Be sure to add Stedelijk Museum to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Alkmaar?
Stedelijk Museum and Op Art Museum are two great places to begin your adventures. Be sure to check out the retail and dining options in Alkmaar while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Alkmaar?
Stedelijk Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Alkmaar and should feature high on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Alkmaar?
Three days in Alkmaar is enough to enjoy the city's main attractions. Many guests spend two days on average. Stedelijk Museum, Op Art Museum and Cheese Market are among the most popular sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like Amsterdam.
What are some activities to do in Alkmaar with kids?
If you are after tours and attractions for all of your group, take a look at these great ideas for what to do in Alkmaar with kids.

What to do in Alkmaar for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or fan of nature, there are lots of things to do in Alkmaar for adults including Hollands Kaasmuseum and National Biermuseum.
Are there free things to do in Alkmaar?
One of the simplest ways to learn about free things to do in Alkmaar is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Cheese Market is one spot that doesn't have an entrance fee.