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Volendam & Marken
Two traditional fishing villages on the IJsselmeer with painted wooden houses, smoked eel, and a small ferry between them.
Best for: Half-day Dutch coast
Suggested duration: 4–5 hours
Best time: March–October.
How to get there: Bus 316 from Amsterdam Centraal (30 min). Or organized tour with Zaanse Schans.
Tip: Take the Marken Express ferry between the two villages (30 min, scenic).
Useful tips
Try smoked eel (gerookte paling) at the harbor.
Nearby ideas
Edam (cheese town), Monnickendam.