About
Beautiful city in the Netherlands, perfect for a day trip
Why go
- A 400-year-old Dutch tradition since 1593
- Feels like a village in some areas
Must try
- See the Cheese Carriers' Guild carrying Gouda
- Watch the cheese weighing in a medieval tower
- Experience the fast hand-clapping ritual
Pro tips
- Take the Intercity train from Amsterdam Centraal
- Arrive by 9:30 AM for a front-row spot
- 10-Minute walk from Alkmaar Station to Waagplein
- Explore by bike, respect the fields
- Go at sunrise or sunset for best light
Good to know
- Don't walk into fields unless allowed
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