Discover Holland’s Cheese City
The cheese market in Alkmaar will start again on Friday, March 28, 2025! From that date, you can enjoy this special event every week and follow it up with a boat tour through the historic city center. During the cruise, you’ll have the chance to savor a selection of typical Dutch cheeses.
Discover Alkmaar from the water, a city where centuries-old traditions meet modern attractions. Cruise through Alkmaar’s picturesque canals and admire iconic monuments, hidden courtyards, and stunning architecture. Whether you’re a cheese enthusiast or simply looking to relax, our Cheese Market Cruises offer a unique experience for everyone.
Unwind on our spacious rear deck and taste local cheeses while enjoying refreshing drinks from our onboard bar. With comfortable seating, heating for cooler days, and expert guides, we guarantee an enjoyable and informative boat tour.
Our boat departs from the Cheese Market on Waagplein. The Cheese Market takes place every Friday from the last Friday of March until the last Friday of September, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Departure times for the cruises:
🕥 10:30 AM
🕛 12:00 PM
🕞 1:30 PM
🕔 3:00 PM
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover Alkmaar from the water and enjoy the world-famous cheese market in Holland’s cheese city!
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- 75-minute cruise on an electric boat
- Dutch cheeses
- Onboard bar
- Audioguide in 3 languages
- Local skipper
- Heated, covered boat with an outdoor deck
- Coloring pages for children
- Toilet onboard
About the Cheese Market in Alkmaar
Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to Alkmaar for the famous cheese market, a spectacular event that transforms the Waagplein into a lively scene full of cheese and energetic cheese carriers. It’s a tradition that started more than 400 years ago. Today, the cheese market in Alkmaar is the largest in the world and a must-see for cheese and history enthusiasts. Every Friday, the Waagplein is turned into a colorful spectacle, with thousands of cheeses and the characteristic cheese carriers moving across the square in traditional outfits. Around the market, a cozy crafts market and fair are held, where local products and handmade souvenirs are for sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to not only admire the famous cheese market but also discover the charm of historic Alkmaar.