A day out in Volendam - here's what's on offer!

Experience a day in Volendam? The world-famous village in the Netherlands has an awful lot to offer for a day out in Volendam and even multi-day packages. So what can you do there with friends, with the kids or if you are looking for a fun company outing and want to experience a day out in Volendam? We help you get inspired and offer the fun activities in Volendam, Marken and surrounding areas to!

Volendam events: for example, visit the Cheese Factory, the Volendam Museum and the Smit Bokkum Eel Smoker or the Henri Willig cheese farm. Book a workshop in the village or take the kids on a fun treasure hunt in the narrow alleys. The boat trip Volendam - Marken will complete your day in Volendam. At the same time, you can discover the surroundings from the water. Afterwards, relax with a freshly prepared fish in the Volendam harbour and a drink on the terrace. A day out in Volendam is a great experience because there is something to discover of everything (and by everyone!)!

Spotting famous singers during your day out in Volendam

The Volendam harbour is pre-eminently a location where famous singers can be found. Jan Smit has his own restaurant on the Volendam dike called Lotje. You will discover that one on the south side of the harbour. Nick and Simon also regularly walk through the village with family or friends. The famous Volendammers all have no star power and are freely accessible.

Still, it is quite special that there are so many well-known singers. Just think of the 3Js, the BZN club including Annie Schilder, Carola Schilder, Piet Veerman and Jan Keijzer. Who should not be left out of this is Jan's sister! The one and only Monique Smit. Perhaps you will bump into them spontaneously during your day out in Volendam.

Day trip Volendam: experience Volendam from Monday to Sunday

Going for a day out in Volendam and curious to see what's on offer there? Experience Volendam from Monday to Sunday! There is plenty to experience every day! Are you coming with your partner family or is it a family outing? Whether you want to be active - such as a day Cycling in Volendam - or want to take it easy. Would you like to visit a museum and learn more about the Volendam people? Or are you looking for a way to get busy with your hands during a workshop? Make it active, take it easy or combine several activities to make it a great day out in Volendam! By the way: from Volendam, you can take a 30-minute round-trip boat ride to the peninsula of Marken and take in this Dutch famous village too!

Discover Volendam during a fun day out

• Scooter rental in Volendam
• Woltje's Backery Stroopwafel Experience
• Smit Bokkum eel smokehouse demonstration
• Volendam Museum
• Bike rental in Volendam
• Visit the Marken peninsula

Volendam day out on Sunday

Scheduling activities on Sundays during your day out in Volendam is no problem! There is just as much to discover then as on the other days of the week. A visit to Volendam is always a celebration. No matter which day you are there. Just keep in mind that after 6pm, Volendam is a bit quieter on Sundays. This is mainly because visitors in the holiday parks leave their cottages on Sundays.

The best day out in Volendam

Wondering what the secrets of Volendam are? Experience Volendam to the full and have a taking a photo in Volendam costume, visit the traditional museums and drop by the clog maker or visit the authentic shops. Along the dyke and at other places in the village, you will notice that the traditional and old-fashioned atmosphere is still very much alive. It is like stepping into another time and world, making a day in Volendam a great experience.

Do you like to take a more active approach, by turning it into a game? For example, book a guided tour in Volendam costume. It is the most fun outing with friends, with the family or if you are looking for a company outing with the company or department.

Help us think along during the day in Volendam

Tell us how you would like to spend your day in Volendam! Then we will help you get ideas for different possibilities. Find a cycling tour with an e-fat bike fun or love playing games? With our help You can also organise the cutest group outings. 

Get your picture taken in Volendam costume at a discount!

Chantal Jansen, Andre van Duin, Geer and Goor.... These are just some of the many names that have been photographed in Volendam. You will find them all in Volendam's photo studios in the Volendam harbour and on the dike. There are several providers where you can have your picture taken in Volendam costume. For this, you will need to stretch out about half an hour. Prices are a bit similar everywhere.

Because of the many tickets we sell at Rent & Event, we can offer you a give a sharp discount on a photo in clothing Volendam. We work with photographer De Boer. This one has several photo shops on the dyke.

The port of Volendam

Volendam harbour is very well known in our country. Volendam is right opposite Marken. The harbour is just a 10-minute walk from car park Marinapark. This is Roompot's holiday park when you enter Volendam. At the Volendam harbour, you will find the many souvenir shops and photo studios to take a traditional photo in Volendam costume.

Volendam is the ideal place to eat fish. If you walk towards Hotel Spaander, you will also find the Cheese Factory Volendam. A cheese hall full of delicacies. In short, all the ingredients are there for a fun day out with the whole family.

The Maze in Volendam

Did you already know that Volendam has a spot that is not very well known but is super close to the harbour and photogenic? Influencers are discovering it more and more. If you walk into the alley on the other side of Hotel Spaander you go down. Here you enter a real maze. All kinds of different kinds of wooden houses are mixed together. The narrow alleys make this a real "maze".

The yellow footbridge is probably the most photographed spot in the village. A number of video clips of famous singers from Volendam have also been shot here.

With family, friends and others to Volendam

And celebrate your day in Volendam with the family, with a group of friends or with another group? Check out some outings during your day out in Volendam.

• Bicycle hire
  What could be better than cycling through the extraordinary Dutch countryside? The ideal choice during a day out in Volendam, where you will experience complete freedom.
• Scooter rental in Volendam
  Do you enjoy riding your (electric) scooter through the beautiful countryside? Very relaxed, so good to combine with an active workshop or other fun outing in Volendam. Click here To watch the promo video.
• Children's treasure hunt in Volendam
  Are you coming to Volendam with small children? The treasure hunt for children is ideal for wandering through the village while also learning something. The aim is to outwit the villain. Will you succeed? 
• Escape room in Volendam
  An escape room is also not to be missed in Volendam. The theme of this escape room is the gold of Volendam. 

Combine your day in Volendam with a snack or drink

Having a drink together at the end of the day, eating a fresh fish or eating out together? We can immediately take care of that too, to end the day in Volendam in a fun way. Discuss the great experiences or congratulate the winner of the scavenger hunt you did, for example. We have put together the best packages, for a memory that will stay with you for a long time.

Day trip Volendam and surroundings

So do you fancy a getaway in this famous fishing village? We will help you explore both this village and its beautiful surroundings in a great way. Go out by bike , on a (electric) scooter or explore the area from the water. And do you fancy a workshop , want to visit a museum or spend your day in Volendam in a different way? We will help you find the inspiration you are looking for.

Tailor-made day programme

And would you like to come and experience a group outing , a company outing or any other outing? Tell us what you are planning, and we will help you with a fun programme and a tailor-made proposal. We start early in the morning or nice and late in the afternoon. And do you want to be active or take it a bit easier? We know the area and what there is to do, so we are happy to help you organise the most enjoyable outing.

Volendam fun activities, what to do?

Every year, there are a number of activities in Volendam. The Volendam Fair is by far the most famous of these. For four days, the village is upside down. All businesses are closed, residents take time off work and people come here from all over the country. Usually, the Volendam fair is in the first weekend of September. All of North Holland has attended the fair on occasion.

Less well known is Volendam Day. Less known but no less fun. The end of June is the day for Volendammers. Cafes have their doors wide open and there is a party everywhere. Eel-smokers stand on the waterfront and residents walk in costumes.

Don't have anything to do that day? Come along because it's a treat to experience.

Edam Volendam. Explore them both in 1 day

The municipality Edam Volendam already indicates that Edam and Volendam are next to each other. So this is also great to visit during your day out in Volendam. Edam has a small historic centre. There are nice restaurants, an Edam Cheese Museum and of course the cheese market in Edam. This cheese market takes place every Wednesday during the summer.

Former Marken peninsula worth a visit

Besides Edam Volendam in one day, you can easily add a visit to Marken. The former island of Marken can be visited by car, or by boat. For example, the Volendam Marken Express sails daily every 30-60 minutes between Volendam and Marken. Once you arrive at Marken, a world will open up for you. The village is not big but I would definitely stop by. Enjoy a complete day at Volendam Marken!

Group outings during a day in Volendam

Not only families come to Volendam. Countless groups of friends, companies and families also visit for a lovely day out. We would like to give you some great tips for outings. You will find these on our group outings page, or under the specification below.

Company outings in Volendam

For companies, there are plenty of outings to discover. This often involves a full-day programme. By choosing a day package at Rent & Event, you will be completely unburdened. In consultation, we create a tailor-made company outing including, for example, lunch or dinner. A Holland Quiz, Volendam Quiz or guided tour is part of the programme. A tour outside Volendam by E-scooter is also possible for large groups.

In short, organising a company party for a large group in Volendam is easily arranged by the staff of Rent & Event.

Friends and girlfriends outing in Volendam

Many groups of friends have an outing every year. Whether this is a girls' outing or a friends' outing, something has to be arranged. All together on the electric e choppers Going out is always good. Men often choose an outing with a drink and like a pub crawl. While the girls go for a nice high tea. In conclusion, we offer a suitable outing for every party.

Family outings in Volendam

For whole families, it is difficult to find a suitable experience that makes everyone feel happy. For this, we have the ideal solution that will make everyone happy. By combining our electric bikes, the E-fatbikes and electric scooters, we have a vehicle for everyone. By combining this with a digital treasure hunt through beautiful Waterland, you can also compete with each other!

Children's treasure hunt as an ideal children's outing in Volendam

You will experience an ideal family outing Volendam by playing the children's treasure hunt. After checking in, you will receive a route map of Volendam where you have to complete various assignments. The adventurers take you on a mission. While completing the assignments, however, there is a rascal who likes to sabotage things. He will try to steal the code you have worked so hard for. Be smart and make sure he doesn't take your code away!

This scavenger hunt can be played in Volendam alone, or Volendam and Marken together. For this, you can take the Marken Express boat, or take the car to the other side.

Volendam in bad weather

Even with rain, there is plenty to do in Volendam. The dyke is not too long so everything is within walking distance. You could do the following fun activities indoors if the weather is bad in Volendam. A visit to the Cheese Factory Volendam, taking a photo in Volendam costume for a delicious Volendam experience and a visit to syrup waffle experience Woltje's. Of course, a visit to the bowling alley is also covered and great to do in bad weather.

Cheap day out Volendam

If you have a low budget, a day trip to Volendam is no problem. For example, we offer a day trip to Volendam package for little money. This package contains many products that you can spread over several days.

Where is the best place to park my car during our visit?

If you come to Volendam by car, there are many ways to park your car. To save a lot of time and irritation, we have written an article on free parking in Volendam. Yes you read it right! In Volendam there is still the possibility to park your car for free. And that just a few minutes' walk to the famous dike of this beautiful fishing village with its famous singers.

What is there to do in Volendam?

Check out our page on what to do in Volendam for the best tips for a day out.

Highest Tripadvisor rating

Many satisfied customers have already visited us. This can be found on many review sites. We are naturally very proud of this and would like to share it with you. Check out the fine independent reactions from our guests at Tripadvisor. Who knows, you might get inspired by this and join us soon for a fun outing.

In any case, we are proud of the positive stories of your predecessors.

Need more information about a day out in Volendam?

Rent & Event has many years of experience and collaborations in the region. This allows us to advise you on everything. So we would also like to give advice for all your questions. So do not hesitate to contact us with your questions. You can contact us via telephone number 0299396980 or by emailing us at info@rent-event.nl.