Cheese Market Edam
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Frontispiz
Germany774 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
In July and August there is a cheese market in Edam on Wednesdays. A wonderful tourist event in this charming little town.
The market is only on Wednesdays from the beginning of July to the penultimate Wednesday in August from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
It starts with an opening at the town hall and then continues with a small parade to the cheese market. There, the classic cheese trade is recreated for tourists, and a few meters away, the typical Edam cheese balls are unloaded from small boats by throwing.
Everything is so charmingly depicted and makes the tourist heart beat faster. Certainly, things seem badly improvised, and cheese hasn't been traded that way for a long time. But it just has its charm.
After the cheese market we moved on, and the place should have sunk back into its sleeping beauty.
The market is only on Wednesdays from the beginning of July to the penultimate Wednesday in August from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
It starts with an opening at the town hall and then continues with a small parade to the cheese market. There, the classic cheese trade is recreated for tourists, and a few meters away, the typical Edam cheese balls are unloaded from small boats by throwing.
Everything is so charmingly depicted and makes the tourist heart beat faster. Certainly, things seem badly improvised, and cheese hasn't been traded that way for a long time. But it just has its charm.
After the cheese market we moved on, and the place should have sunk back into its sleeping beauty.
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Written August 8, 2024
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Javier G
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Jun 2023 • Family
It is a perfect place to try countless varieties of cheese. Very cozy store. Cheeses of all prices and sizes. I'm sure you have some. All the employees are very friendly. Almost everyone speaks English. Some Spanish.
Written April 1, 2024
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Rhonda756
Victoria, Canada41 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
If you are considering the Country tour tickets from the 'Tour&Tickets' kiosk.. Consider doing it yourself!. Tour prices range from 40euro to 89 euro per person.
Take the tram to Central Station (I took #4). When you go in the station, go all the way to the back(waterside) and up the stairs to the bus lanes. Look for bus #316 and purchase a 'Waterland ticket' which is 10euro and good for the day. I got off in Edam first, a charming village and of course, visit the Edam Cheese weighing house. The auction is every Friday.
Return to where you got off the bus, go across the street to Lane A and catch bus #118 to Volendam. Get off at 'Zeestraat' and wander down to the harbour. This town is exceptionally touristy but do stop and have a small portion of the little pancakes, delicious! I didn't spend much time here but you could likely wander around for a couple of hours. The boat ride to Marken departs right from the harbour and costs 7.50 euro for a one way ticket. Marken is very small, quaint and has an interesting wooden shoe museum. I stopped for an unremarkable lunch at one of the restaurants on the harbour.
To return to Amsterdam, follow sign to bus stop and catch # 311 back to the Central Station through very picturesque countryside.
I took around 5 1/2 hours and my transportation costs were 17.50 euro.
If you also want to see Zaanse Schans, you can take Bus # 391 from Central Station, but out front, and the bus name is Connexxion.
Take the tram to Central Station (I took #4). When you go in the station, go all the way to the back(waterside) and up the stairs to the bus lanes. Look for bus #316 and purchase a 'Waterland ticket' which is 10euro and good for the day. I got off in Edam first, a charming village and of course, visit the Edam Cheese weighing house. The auction is every Friday.
Return to where you got off the bus, go across the street to Lane A and catch bus #118 to Volendam. Get off at 'Zeestraat' and wander down to the harbour. This town is exceptionally touristy but do stop and have a small portion of the little pancakes, delicious! I didn't spend much time here but you could likely wander around for a couple of hours. The boat ride to Marken departs right from the harbour and costs 7.50 euro for a one way ticket. Marken is very small, quaint and has an interesting wooden shoe museum. I stopped for an unremarkable lunch at one of the restaurants on the harbour.
To return to Amsterdam, follow sign to bus stop and catch # 311 back to the Central Station through very picturesque countryside.
I took around 5 1/2 hours and my transportation costs were 17.50 euro.
If you also want to see Zaanse Schans, you can take Bus # 391 from Central Station, but out front, and the bus name is Connexxion.
Written June 27, 2014
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Tonioula
Nicosia, Cyprus63 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
I'm not a fan of organized tours mostly because I don't like restrictions. If I like a place I want to stay longer, if I don't, why waste any time? We went to Edam by bus, it's about 25 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. The village is just dreamy, the scenery is breathtaking, just perfect for relaxation! The cheese market show was the bonus! It takes place at the square, every Wednesday in July and August and it's all about tradition. They have it all: a cheerful band, traditional clothes, horse and carriage, it's unbeleivable! You can taste all kind of cheese - my personal favourite contains olives and tomatoes - and purchase as well! You can go for a long walk around, sit on a bench and just enjoy the view! Talking about total relaxation!
Written August 3, 2014
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luvroma2
Reading, PA1,943 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
This is not a real cheese market, but is more of a production put on for tourists. If you want to see a more authentic cheese market, visit Alkmaar on a Friday morning, during the season.
Written April 17, 2013
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Sarah N
Washington, NC41 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
We took a lovely bus from Central station in Amsterdam and arrived in Edam just in time to follow the village band to the grand opening of the cheese market. Theatrical and fun. I had the best pastry of my life from a large bakery vendor who was selling at the market. The city was in full bloom with gorgeous pink hydrangeas which added to the festive atmosphere. It was a fun and memorable day.
Written July 20, 2017
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1990Littlelottie
Peterborough, UK30 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
On our last day we made a snap decision to make the most of our regional travel ticket (having already been to Zaanse Shans the day before)
We took the 314 bus from the bus station on the river side of central station. The bus was clean and has screens to tell you which stop you are at. This took 25 mins to reach the village of Edam.
The village is truely a hidden gem (although granted may be much busier in peak season and saturdays) The main square feels like a little countryside village with a cafe and museum and a few little shops. Not in the slightest bit touristy.
Looking for a map we wandered into the tourist info and the really helpful staff gave us a free map and showed us a small book that offered a self guided tour around the village that takes around 2 hours but you could skip places if you wished to make it shorter. This was our best purchase of our trip to Holland. So much info and whilst we had to really think about the directions for a moment as they weren't always terribly clear it made it a bit of an adventure.
The cheese market puts on displays on Saturdays for tourists with people in traditional clothes. We visited on a Wednesday and loved our visit even though we didn't get to see this.
Food and drinks are also much cheaper than in Amsterdam, the cheese shop is priced the same as its the same company.
We took the 314 bus from the bus station on the river side of central station. The bus was clean and has screens to tell you which stop you are at. This took 25 mins to reach the village of Edam.
The village is truely a hidden gem (although granted may be much busier in peak season and saturdays) The main square feels like a little countryside village with a cafe and museum and a few little shops. Not in the slightest bit touristy.
Looking for a map we wandered into the tourist info and the really helpful staff gave us a free map and showed us a small book that offered a self guided tour around the village that takes around 2 hours but you could skip places if you wished to make it shorter. This was our best purchase of our trip to Holland. So much info and whilst we had to really think about the directions for a moment as they weren't always terribly clear it made it a bit of an adventure.
The cheese market puts on displays on Saturdays for tourists with people in traditional clothes. We visited on a Wednesday and loved our visit even though we didn't get to see this.
Food and drinks are also much cheaper than in Amsterdam, the cheese shop is priced the same as its the same company.
Written April 2, 2017
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swnalley
Atlanta, GA76 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We arrived in Edam for the weekly summer cheese market demonstration about 45 minutes before it began, only to discover all of the seats were taken and those of us crowded to see the activity in the drizzling rain. We're hard pressed to see anything at all due to the layout of the covered seating areas blocking the view of those of us standing behind them or near them. My husband gave up trying to see at all and stepped back to a building's porch. This was very sad, as I had specifically brought him from Amsterdam for the day just to see the market, but it just didn't work out. So, if you want to go to this summertime-only event, please arrive early!
PLUS sides: I enjoyed seeing the communities along the way on the bus ride from Amsterdam's Central Station to Edam and back, we bought some delicious Edam cheese and really enjoyed walking around the beautiful little town of Edam. The woman who was trying to explain what was happening at the market spoke the same thing in five languages. I found this fascinating. My husband found it to be distracting.
PLUS sides: I enjoyed seeing the communities along the way on the bus ride from Amsterdam's Central Station to Edam and back, we bought some delicious Edam cheese and really enjoyed walking around the beautiful little town of Edam. The woman who was trying to explain what was happening at the market spoke the same thing in five languages. I found this fascinating. My husband found it to be distracting.
Written August 21, 2016
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4foolsofwonder
Carlsbad, CA179 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
It was very easy to get the Edam Market. There was a parking lot right off the highway and then a quick 5 min walk into the very cute town of Edam. The market was worth watching for half an hour - with the old men dressed up and the band playing along. But then the highlight was walking through this beautiful little town. We went to one of the shops and bought a chunk of cheese, some baguettes and sandwiches and had a picnic right along the river.
Written September 20, 2014
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Kristin H
North Scituate, RI10 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
This was the perfect antidote to the gritty city - the village is beautiful and charming. On Wednesday mornings they have a reenactment of the cheese market and all kinds of vendors selling delicious treats and of course, cheese. The town's museum, a 400 year old house, is well worth the visit. To get there, go to Central Station information center on ground floor and buy a Waterland bus pass. Explore the surrounding villages - really sweet and a literal breath of fresh air after a few days in Amsterdam!
Written July 10, 2017
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Hola tenes idea si el día jueves o viernes funciona el mercado ya que solamente tendríamos esos días, dado que estamos 5 dias en Ámsterdam y también lo dedicariamos para visitar La Haya.
Written May 27, 2022
nunziamangano
Turin, Italy
Ciao, sono stata ad Edam il 15 agosto del 2004, oltre alla visita alla fabbrica dell'Edam, in tutto il paese c'era un bellissimo mercato delle pulci organizzato dagli abitanti del paesino medesimo. Mi piacerebbe tornare quest'anno, ma il mercatino sarà stato un evento sporadico oppure un evento di tutti gli anni?
Written June 18, 2018
Is this cheese market in volendam? And can you please tell me on which day the market is held?
Written June 8, 2018
It is in Edam, 3 km from Volendam. The market happens on Wednesdays during the Summer, in the mornings, 10.30 to 12.30!
Written June 8, 2018
de 9 a 17:00, mira por temporada invierno o verano porque los modifican. Disfruta
Written March 10, 2018
What time does the Market start on Wednesdays and typically how long does it run?
Written July 15, 2017
mi potresti indicare i tempi di questo tour libero in autobus?
Written May 10, 2017
La distancia desde Amsterdam Central station es de aprox una hora. No recuerdo bien pero el trayaecto maximo es ese. Hay otras poblaciones cercanas para visitar. Nosotros salimos a las 10Hs y pudimos hacer tres pequeñas localidades (incluyendo Edam) en el mismo dia a un paso relajado.
Salduos
Written May 15, 2017
Hola!!
Les hago un par de consultas a ver si me pueden orientarr:
1) como es la manera más sencilla de llegar a Edam desde Amsterdam?
2) el mercado de quesos está abierto todos los días?
3) alcanza con ir y volver en el día para recorrer el pueblo?
Desde ya, mil gracias a todos !!!
Saludos,
Written April 5, 2017
Hola, la mejor manera de llegar es por micro. Salen desde atrás de la estación central de trenes.
Una mañana alcanza, de hecho se pueden hacer dos o tres pequeños pueblos en un día.
El mercado de quesos completo es uno o dos días por semana. No recuerdo ahora cuál .
Saludos
Written April 6, 2017
Hi, As a child (many years ago) I rememeber seeing cheeses in the market. In April I will be bringing my children and grand children and would like to know if there are any events happening?
We will be in Holland from 19th to 24th.
Thanks (Opa Fox)
Written February 12, 2015
Dear Mr Opa Fox,
The cheese markets are only held in July and August. But during the period that you visit Holland there are a lot of other interesting things to do. For example the Keukenhof in Lisse is open. That's a worldfamous flowershow. Other interesting activities concerning flowers (like the Dutch Flowercours) are held during the period from 22nd to 26th April.
The only cheesemarket that can be visited during this period is the cheese-market of Alkmaar on Friday-morning on your departure day.
In short you never have to get bored in The Netherlands. I wish you and your family a nice stay!
Regards,
Nicholas B. Dekker.
Written February 12, 2015
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