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Explore Volendam with your Marken Express boat trip
The Marken Express boat ticket takes you on a delightful boat trip between Volendam and Marken. You can choose where to get on the boat, either in Marken or Volendam. The boat trip with the Marken Express takes half an hour and on board it is truly enjoyable. Leaving or entering the harbour is an experience in itself, as both nostalgic villages have their traditional houses and special fishing boats. The beautiful views of the Gouwzee and IJsselmeer have a calming effect. Have a delicious cup of coffee and apple pie on board or, if the weather is nice, enjoy a refreshing drink on the sunny deck. A cruise with the Marken Express is always fun!
Explore Volendam by canal boat
If you sail from Marken to Volendam by boat, on arrival you will naturally want to see what's on offer there. Volendam is a beautiful old village, founded in the 14th century. It has a nostalgic character, you will find traditional wooden houses and old harbours with special fishing boats. The village offers a maze of narrow streets and old neighbourhoods with authentic houses. The village is a real tourist attraction, you will find many special attractions. Visit the Volendams Museum, the Smit Bokkum eel smokehouse, the Palingsound museum, the Cheese Factory and a Volendam beer brewery. Visit the harbour for a tasty fish or pick up a terrace on De Dijk and take a picture in traditional costume. Here you can really enjoy the old-fashioned way!
Exploring nostalgic Marken
Do you sail with your boat ticket from Volendam to Marken, you can also experience many special attractions there. The Marker House, for example, or the Sijtje Boes viewing house, a home with authentic furnishings from the old days. The Marker Museum is also highly recommended if you want to learn more about life, work and traditions on the former island. Of course, you will also visit the lighthouse Het Paard van Marken and have a nice drink at Taverne de Visscher. To finish, you can opt for the fun clog museum, where you can see how a beautiful wooden shoe is made from a piece of wood. But Marken is not only known for its attractions. The authentic village itself is impressive enough!
Where can I collect my tickets after purchasing through the Rent & Event website?
After you have bought your online tickets through this site, there are a few options for picking up your tickets:
- You can pick up the tickets at the Touristinfo of Fotograaf Volendam at Haven 70 in Volendam
- You can pick up your tickets at the Marken Express jetty in Marken harbour
Click on the link below to book the right tickets:
Marken Express single ticket incl bike on board
Marken Express single ticket incl scooter on board
Parking information
Should you come to Volendam by car you will find here all information regarding free parking in Volendam.
More fun days out in and around Volendam
Do you want a day trip Volendam experience? There are plenty of opportunities to explore Volendam. There are fun girlfriend outings, group outings, corporate events and family outings experience. Also for children there is plenty to do. How about a fun children's treasure hunt or a photo in costume.
You will find ready-made cycling routes for an unforgettable day at Rent & Event. 
