NetherlandsAlkmaar (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑl(ə)kmaːr] ) is a city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. Alkmaar is well known for its traditional cheese market. For tourists, it is a popular cultural destination. The municipality has a population of 113,170 as of 2023.
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Climate in Alkmaar
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Alkmaar
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Alkmaar; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPurmerend
Netherlands
20 km≈ 25 min
Day tripZaandam
Netherlands
22 km≈ 25 min
Day tripHaarlem
Netherlands
28 km≈ 30 min
Day tripAmsterdam
Netherlands
30 km≈ 35 min
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Hoofddorp
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36 km≈ 40 min
Day tripAmstelveen
Netherlands
37 km≈ 45 min
Day tripAlmere
Netherlands
43 km≈ 50 min
Day tripLelystad
Netherlands
51 km≈ 1 h
From Alkmaar you can reach Purmerend (20 km), Zaandam (22 km), Haarlem (28 km), Amsterdam (30 km) and Hoofddorp (36 km) in about 25 min to 40 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Alkmaar
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.