Most reviewed Historic Sites in North Holland Province
4.5Museum Het Rembrandthuis(6.854 reviews) - Plan some time for etching and paint demonstrations Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Art Museums
Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the artist's life and career.See more..
4.5Begijnhof(4.608 reviews) - Peaceful courtyard amidst the city’s hustle and bustle Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
Tucked away just off Spui, this delightful collection of houses arranged around an open court is well worth searching out.See more..
4.5Portuguese Synagogue(1.473 reviews)from $18.20 - History of jew resilience Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
This very well preserved synagogue is certainly worth a visit. It is one of the biggest synagogues built by the jews fleeing from Portugal during the sixteenth century. We may admire the huge stone columns supporting the very high ceiling. In the basement the visitor may see a short film with the history of the sephardite jews as well as several cult objects, many of the centuries old. There are audio guides and a well done flyer. See more..
4.5Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo)(1.115 reviews) - Simply breathtaking candlelight service Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
We visited St Bavo’s for the Easter Vigil service and the whole experience was just amazing. The church was candlelit and the atmosphere was just so peaceful and holy feeling. The service was in Dutch but that hardly mattered as it was so beautiful and the choir with the amazing acoustics made the whole experience just magical. We also visited the church in the daytime later in the week for the official tour as well so we got to experience it in a different way but it couldn’t top the candlelight service experience we had. One downside was that the organ was under construction so we didn’t get to view the massive organ. Also, weirdly, there was a carnival set up outside for kings day celebration for a week so getting pics of the outside is the church was difficult as it had carnival rides in the way! But visiting here for the Easter service was one of the highlights of our trip.See more..
Fascinating educational tour of this historic windmill and of windmills’ role in Dutch history and development. We were the only ones on our tour, and our volunteer guide was incredibly knowledgeable, demonstrating using small models how different types of windmills worked and how they were reworked depending on what needed to be milled. It was awesome to see the huge sails and to learn about how the miller had to climb them to set the sails to catch the wind, and how the sail positions were used as messaging for the miller and community. Very worthwhile, especially for only 7.5 Euros each!See more..
Wooden Shoe Workshop 'de Zaanse Schans' offers a museum and wooden shoe making demonstration, free admission. Open year round.See more..
4.0Museum Van de Geest(190 reviews) - Nuts Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Art Museums
Museum of the Mind has two locations; one in Haarlem and one in Amsterdam. In the Dolhuys museum in Haarlem you can discover more about your own mind and those of others in an interactive way. In the historical building, you will get to peek inside the minds of artists, writers and scientists. The museum invites you on an interactive voyage of discovery into your own mind, and those of others. A museum bursting with personal stories, surprising art and an expansive historical collection, straddling the boundaries between healthcare, art and science. A visit to the museum, located in a centuries-old former leprosarium, plague hospice and madhouse, is an experience focused on the wonder and versatility of the mind. Come visit and allow yourself to wonder about what is normal. Are you normal?See more..
Very nice experience!enjoyed it so much it was a lot of wind that day The photo tells everything!Look at the wooden shoes of the owner :he told me he allready got used with them even.See more..
4.0Forteiland Pampus(102 reviews) - Adventure at Pampus island! Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites
Come to fortress Island Pampus! The island of Amsterdam, where history and future come together. Discover 400 years of legends and experience the ultimate island feeling. Come to Muiden or Amsterdam IJburg for teh ferry to teh island. Visit our website for teh time schedule. On the island you can discover a lot about the island, the museum & fort. - Guided tour: Join a tour, a guide will tell you the unwritten stories! - The Story of Pampus: Discover more about Pampus during the interactive self guided tour The Story of Pampus - The Secret Weapon of Amsterdam - Take a virtual balloon flight over the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Be amazed and get on board with Leon Mary! He takes you on a dizzying balloon ride over the Defence Line of Amsterdam. This 135 km long line of defence was built around the capital in the 19th century. The Defence Line is still clearly visible in the landscape and is now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. - Enjoy great food and drinks in the Pampus PaviljoenSee more..
4.5Museummolen Schermer(80 reviews) - Excellent presentation of what Mill life was really like Thursday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
We are closed from November 1 2019 until March 1 2020. A unique piece of water management from the Golden Age. The Museum Mill is one of the mills that is left over and you can see it from top to bottom. You see how the mill works and how people used to live in the mill. Come to the Schermer and enjoy the vast landscape, the mills and the history of the reclamation.See more..
4.5Ruins of Castle Brederode(73 reviews) - Hidden gem of a castle on a beautiful location. Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles
Once owned by the Lords of Brederode. The castle was built in the 2nd half of the 13th century. The remains of the castle are open to the public from March to November. The keep can be climbed for a beautiful view. Tours, concerts, exhibitions and special events.See more..
4.0Stadhuis Haarlem(47 reviews) - Very Old and Lovely Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
The City Hall includes some lovely very old brick buildings, an art space, a green courtyard and the functions of the city. Loved the design.See more..
At the harbour of Marken you will find a ‘small museum house’. It’s designed as a old original House in Marken. Here you can see the period furniture and decor and you can see how the people from Marken lived in the early days. This tiny house is exactly furnished as how a Marken fishing family lived there until about 1932. The walls of the house are covered with colorful signs and prints.See more..
4.5Hofje van Bakenes(39 reviews) - Concealed retreats Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Haarlem has dozens of concealed retreats ('hofjes'), many of which can be visited during day time. Just open a door and a different world is at your feet - you can download a brochure from the Haarlem municipal website. Van Bakenes is my favorite! (entrance via Bakenessergracht)See more..
4.0Hof Van Sonoy(37 reviews) - Nice place for a cup of coffee. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites
The court predates 1572 and was a monastery. In that year it housed townspeople made homeless due construction of new city defenses against the Spanish. Later it was used as home for the elderly. It currently houses a restaurant with the same name. Anyway, we sat outside in the court yard and had a cup of coffee, while admiring the looks of this obviously very old place. It's surprisingly quiet for its location in the heart of the old city.See more..
Oldest house in Alkmaar. Very nice and unique. Must see! Make sure you take a picture and read about the history. See more..
4.5Hoofdtoren Hoorn uit 1532-1534(33 reviews) - Worth making sure you visit. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles
The restaurant/cafe was unfortunately closed at the hour that I was there, but I really enjoyed the building. It is indeed a focal point of the harbor, and I hung around enjoying the views and the people- and boat-watching, protected by the unicorn. The statue(s) of the 3 boys is adjacent.See more..
Rent a bike and pedal to this enchanted land between morass and dunes. The atmosphere is not much different from that on 18th century paintings.See more..
4.0Mill the Lion(32 reviews) - So nice looking! Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Corn windmill De Leeuw (the Lion), established at its current location for more than 150 years, is a landmark in the village of Aalsmeer. 22 volunteers keep this cultural heritage working as a living monument that accommodates a regional demand for traditionally milled flours. As part of the historic cultural education local primary schools, as well as tourists, often visit the mill. This monument is also used as a training and examination mill for apprentice millers. Thus Corn windmill De Leeuw is a cultural heritage that caters for traditionally milled flours and historical education.See more..
4.0Speeltoren(31 reviews) - Beautiful walk Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Loved the architecture! We went with a guide so we able to get a little more of the background information of the city. Charming town and friendly locals. Of course you can't miss the cheese! Loved the great church and tower. Don't miss it.See more..
The "Accijnstoren" (Accijns = tax, excise) is where merchants, in the old days, paid their taxes on goods brought into a city, in this case by ship. All goods had to be offloaded at this point. Towers like this were once very prevalent. This one dates back to 1622. It's interesting that the whole tower was moved 12 feet (4 meters) in 1924 to widen the street it's on (Bierkade). It really makes a nice picture. You can go inside. We didn't though.See more..
4.0de Visbanken of Vismarkt uit 1755(28 reviews) - Nice place in the city of Alkmaar Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
This place is so special because of the many terrace in the surrounding. The original place where the fish was sold.See more..
So many exciting things happening here! Designers, Food, markets, things for the kids and a very interesting history. Clay Cafe Nederland (located inside Yada Yada Market) is also fabulous to visit and Yada Yada Market has a awesome vibe with 8+ popup restaurants and wine-bar! You can reach the Hembrugterrein via te ferry from Ams or via bus from the Zaandam stationSee more..
4.5Kaeskoppenstad(23 reviews) - Special experience in september every year Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
This part of the city of Alkmaar is transformed into the old Alkmaar of the middle ages. Highly recommended for a visit!See more..
4.5Proveniershof(23 reviews) - Oase of peace and quiet Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
We have been searching for this court for a while and finally found it. You walk straight from a busy shopping street through a gate into the court and you enter an oase of peace and quiet. The people who live there are happy here. There is a beautiful image in the middle.See more..
4.5Naarden City Hall(21 reviews) - European Netherlands Archi! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
This was probably the most interesting looking building in Naarden, I thought. Beautiful architecture in a nice village.See more..
4.5Teylers Hofje(20 reviews) - A must see if in Haarlem! Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Such an interesting man and a very eclectic collector! The fossils and collection of bones alone were more than interesting but then add to that the beauty of the structure and arrangement of the rooms ! Gorgeous.See more..
When you enter this lovely street, you are back in time. The small houses with redbricks are pure art! See more..
4.5Luchtoorlogmuseum Fort veldhuis(18 reviews) - A hidden gem to be discovered by air force/World War II enthusiasts! Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Military Bases & Facilities
I visited this little museum with my boyfriend almost spontaneously and we both really enjoyed our time there! We are interested in air force and history so for us it was a great find and we for sure will visit it again. The museum has a good collection of the air force and World War II related items. There is a separate room where you can watch a movie about the air force in World War II and about the history and daily work of the museum itself. Also there is a morse code machine which the visitors are welcome to try out. The best thing about this place is that is it run by the volunteers who are truly enthusiastic about what they are doing and give the museum a very friendly atmosphere.See more..
4.0Cimitero Ebraico Beth Haim(17 reviews) - An amazing tour. Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites
This is *not* a show-up-and-walk-around place, please do not go there without letting them know you're coming. My wife arranged (weeks before) to see if she could find the graves of some ancestors, and we were met at the gate. The tour we were given was above and beyond any possible expectation. The history of this place, and these people, is captivating. If you have any interest in the history of the Portuguese Jews, consider contacting Beth Haim for a visit (also consider a donation to help with its upkeep).See more..
4.0Vlietermonument(16 reviews) - Worthy of Stopping to Honour a Great Man Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Observation Decks & Towers • Monuments & Statues
This impressive statue of Cornelis Lely, a Dutch Politician and Engineer who was the brains trust for the Afsluitdijk, spent years (from around 1886) trying to convince the Dutch parliament that the works were needed to prevent flooding. His plans were only approved in 1916 after a major flood occured in the Zuiderzee. The statue was sculpted by Marie Andriessen and dedicated on 23 September 1954, the 100th anniversary of of his birth (23 September 1854). It was great to stop and appreciate the work and effort that Cornelis Lely put into the development and the project managing of the very impressive dyke. Unfortunately, he died in 1929, three years before the construction was complete.See more..
4.0Panser fort IJmuiden(16 reviews) - Rondleiding Forteiland. Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities
Met een groep van zo'n 12 man een rondleiding gehad. Erg interessant en leuk en goed gebracht door de gids. Je bent al gauw een tijdje zoet. Tussendoor ook hapjes en drankjes te verkrijgen. Heel leuk uitje! P.S. De beoordeling van Jelle R op deze pagina gaat meer over het bedrijfsuitje dan over een bezoek en rondleiding op Forteiland. Dit is nl niet hetzelfde.See more..
4.0Honig Breethuis(15 reviews) - Immersion off former house in this area Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
To think you will visit a museum is too much, it is an old house. But a beautiful house really giving you the impression off life in the old days.See more..
Seeing this national monument 'Torenfort' from outside was very interesting as it's still intact. But when you have a chance to get inside the building, that was really cool. It was open and we could get around inside. There are all kind of clubs such as Creative group of Weesp, music club, ceramic, studio etc.See more..
A really croocked building. The inside is small but historical. The information is interesting, the old floors and cells are well preserved.. It's sometimes a bit creepy, and croocked. When you turn to fast in a cell you can get seasick of it. But it's amazing to see, would really recommend visiting this when you can. Entry fee is really cheap, a bit to cheap I would say... would pay more for it.See more..
4.0Stadhuis van Enkhuizen uit 1688(14 reviews) - Candide et Constanter (Honest and Steadfast) Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Square building that looks a bit like a smaller version of the palace on Dam square in Amsterdam. Vellekoop, the architect was the son of a partner of the famous Jacob van Kampen. One can tell that it is from a period -late 17th century- when the heydays of Enkhuizen are over (only the facade is nicely ornamented). Still, a monumental building worth having a look at.See more..
This fort isn’t very well publicised but is worth a stop if you are in the area. The entrance is off Schansweg, where there is a small parking area and an information board ( in Dutch, German and English). The fort is free to visit during daylight hours. There is not much to see; a few brick entrances, the outline of the walls and a cannon, but there are good views over the countryside. We spent about 30 minutes there in total.See more..
4.0De Westerpoort of Koepoort uit 1654(14 reviews) - Part of the city wall (vesting) walking path Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
About an hour walking on the old city walls around the west side of the city-boundary, great for an afternoon run or stroll, beautiful old hazelnut trees. Nice historical City gate part of the defence structure.See more..
Interesting sight, all bricks, monumental staircase, huge Dutch gable and Italian loggia, beside the former train stations and the dike.See more..
4.0De Sint Laurenskerk van Weesp uit 1462(13 reviews) - a verry beatiful church, used for meetings Thursday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Meetings of the town rulers. choirs, outside it is still a beautyfull chuch. This is a good new use of an old church.See more..
4.5Raadhuis en Waag De Rijp uit 1630(13 reviews) - Beautiful Old Town Hall Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
It is located in the centre of De Rijp. An old town hall from 1630 is the tourist information centre on the ground floor and also "De Waag" where in earlier years, among other things, livestock and products from agriculture and industry were weighed. It's also a beautiful wedding location. Unfortunately it was not open due to the pandemic.See more..
This is the one and only paper mill that works on wind power. It run by volunteer. It was very interesting to see the paper making proces, from the cotton fabrics to paper. Entrance fee is € 5,00. You got a brochure which is to my opinion the best brochure we've ever got. All the information and the map are there and we could follow the route by ourselves. Later there was a short demonstration how to make a piece of paper from the water full of cotton fiber pulp. It was such a unique experience visiting this windmill.See more..
Piccola chiesa senza troppe pretese ha però un campanile da cui, in particolari condizioni di luce e visibilità si vede fino alla costa. Salire costa solo due euro a persona, ma vale la pena. Scale molto ripide (per chi soffre di vertigini consigliata la discesa all'indietro) ma panorama notevole. Occhio all'orologio, le campane battono ore e mezze ore ed è bene non trovarsi nella stessa stanza quando suonano. Particolare anche il meccanismo dell'orologio, fa vedere.See more..
3.5Rijksmonument Oosterpoort Hoorn uit 1578(11 reviews) - One of the finest Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings
On the border of the citycenter you find this most beautifull old building. Which use to belong to the citywall to enter the city. See more..
4.0De Engelmunduskerk Oud Velsen uit de 12de eeuw(10 reviews) - Small historic church dating from the 12th century Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
On my walk through Velserbeek and Beeckestijn Country estates dating from the 17th century I also visited the small historic centre of Velsen Zuid village. The Engelmunduskerk is right in the centre of this historic village on the edge of the "Noordzee Kanaal".Frequent buses link Velsen to Amsterdam and Haarlem and there is a railway station at Driehuis.See more..
4.0Trompenburgh(10 reviews) - Extraordinary Manor House Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Trompenburgh is a 17th-century summer residence of Admiral Cornelis Tromp, one of the naval heroes of the Dutch Republic in 's-Graveland. It is a special building from the Golden Age because of the construction and it was built from wood on bricks. The house with an octagonal dome at the back side has great historical value because as well the ceiling as the interior was painted beautifully. And this octagonal room is the most beautiful part of the house. The weathervane was gilded. We came here during the open monument day in september. After this day, it would be closed for a couple years for renovation.See more..
This building on "de Breed straat" is beautifully restored, but not always open for the public to viewSee more..
4.0Abdijmuseum(9 reviews) - a small, 1 room museum on local archeology;free entrance Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Next to the abbey-shop is the "Abdijmuseum Egmond Binnen"featuring local archeology;free entrance.The museum is open tuesday to saturday 12-16.30. On display are archeological finds;the abbey was build around the year 1000 and destroyed 1573;rebuild in the early 20th century.See more..
Open every first and third Sunday in the months of April to October. Atlanticwall Museum about the local WWII history. Located in the dunes of Egmond aan Zee. A small but interesting museum.See more..
