![]() ![]() Close-by is Naarden, which is also worth a trip as its 17th-century fortifications are among the best preserved in Europe. From there, it's an easy bicycle ride to Muiden, which is home to the Muiderslot, an amazing 13th-century castle, as well as other mediaeval remains. It has a quiet historic centre on the river Vecht with windmills. The nearest fortified town from Amsterdam is Weesp, which is just a 14-minute train ride. Hoorn and Enkhuizen are also beautiful historic towns well worth a visit. In Haarlem you can visit the Grote Markt (Grote Markt), a beautiful square in the centre of the city. Its a great walk (or cycle) through the romantic narrow streets in Alkmaar, and once a week a traditional cheese market is held. Many visitors to Amsterdam incorporate a day-trip to Alkmaar or Haarlem, the largest towns of their respective regions with a historic core. But there are a lot more of them in the province - every region of North Holland at least has one town with a historic town centre. Its characteristic architecture and lovely canals (known as grachten) demand some pictures to be taken. The most well-known is obviously the historic centre of Amsterdam, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. North Holland has dozens of historic town centres that are worth visiting. The lakes are very calm, so activities are limited to renting a motorized or rowing boat (don't expect to go rafting or parasailing). Aalsmeer is home to the Westeinderplassen, which can also be used for water sports. ![]() The artificial lakes of Wijdemeren, which literally means "Wide Lakes", are a popular destination for this. Water sports can be done at the lakes that North Holland has to offer. Many locals go to Texel for a few days to breeze out on its windy beaches. Zandvoort is the busiest one, while Bloemendaal, Bergen and Egmond are calmer options. ![]() Kennemerland generally has a lot of calm beaches that are very family-friendly. The beaches are a fun activity during warm summers. Another interesting cycle is through the forests and dunes of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. Hilversum is a good starting point for cycling through affluent villages, forests and heath of the Gooi en Vechtstreek. If you want to see the typical Dutch polder landscape and picturesque villages, consider a cycling route through Waterland. The locals like to spend their weekends cycling through the nature of the surrounding areas. You can also take a bicycle taxi that brings visitors to any place they request, such as one of the museums. It is a great way to see the city, just make sure to lock it properly - bicycle theft with more than 1 million cases a year just in Amsterdam is almost a national sport. Many visitors rent a bicycle and cycle their way through the centre of Amsterdam. Cycling is a fun activity that many of the locals do daily. ![]()
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