Travel Itinerary
Trip to Edam, Netherlands • A city trip with sightseeing and local experiences. • next month
Trip Details
Weather Forecast
For: 2026-02-07
Cold winter weather with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 6°C (32°F - 43°F). Expect cloudy skies, occasional rain or drizzle, and a chance of frost in the mornings.
Upcoming Holidays
- 2026-04-03•Good Friday(Goede Vrijdag)
- 2026-04-05•Easter Sunday(Eerste Paasdag)
- 2026-04-06•Easter Monday(Tweede Paasdag)
- 2026-04-27•King's Day(Koningsdag)
- 2026-05-05•Liberation Day(Bevrijdingsdag)
Day Trip to Historic Edam: Cheese, Canals, and Culture
Discover the timeless charm of Edam on this day trip focused on local history and sightseeing. Wander through car-free streets lined with gabled houses, visit the famous Cheese Weigh House, and enjoy a scenic walk along the city's ancient fortifications and canals.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1
#1Visit the Cheese Weigh House
ApproxKaaswaag • Edam, North Holland1 hour
Start your day at Edam's most iconic landmark. This historic building is where the famous Edam cheese was once weighed and traded. Explore the cheese museum inside to learn about the traditional dairy industry.
#2Explore the Great Church
Grote Kerk Edam • Edam, North Holland45 minutes
Walk to the imposing Great Church, one of the largest churches in the Netherlands. Admire the impressive stained-glass windows, the grand organ, and the distinct wooden choir stalls. The church is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
#3Explore the Edams Museum
Edams Museum • Edam, North Holland1 hour
Visit this fascinating museum housed in a beautiful late 15th-century merchant house. Discover the 'floating cellar,' a unique feature of the architecture, and view exhibits about Edam's history and shipbuilding past.
#4Start Scenic Walk through the Old Town
ApproxProvinciaal Statenplein • Edam, North Holland59 minutes (Hike)
Begin a scenic walking tour at this small, historic square near the water. This marks the start of a route that takes you past the old fortifications and through the quiet, picturesque streets of the old center.
#5Admire the Leaning Tower and Carillon
Speeltoren • Edam, North Holland30 minutes
WikiConclude your walking tour at the Speeltoren, the leaning tower of Edam. This unique tower houses a carillon that plays beautiful tunes. Take a moment to appreciate the tower's distinct tilt and the charming square it overlooks.
#6Evening Stroll along the Harbor
Nieuwehaven • Edam, North Holland45 minutes
End your day with a relaxing walk along the Nieuwehaven harbor. Watch the boats bobbing in the water and enjoy the reflection of the historic facades on the canal surface, perfect for peaceful sunset photography.
