Description
Volendam is around 20km north of Amsterdam and roughly 20km from Zaandam — both under a 30 minute drive, making it one of the closer day-trip destinations we cover. It sits on the Markermeer, a former fishing village that’s kept its harbour and waterfront largely intact.
The Harbour and Waterfront
Volendam’s promenade runs along the old fishing harbour, lined with seafood stalls, cheese shops, and the wooden and brick houses the village is known for. Smoked eel is the local specialty worth trying at one of the harbourside stalls. Traditional Volendam costume photo studios are a popular stop along the same stretch, if that’s of interest.
Combine With Marken and Zaanse Schans
Volendam is commonly paired with Marken, a former island village across the Gouwzee reachable by ferry from Volendam harbour, and with Zaanse Schans on the other side of Amsterdam. All three fit into a single day with a private transfer, since none of them are more than 30–40 minutes apart by road. If you’re planning that route, our Zaanse Schans taxi page covers the windmill village side of that combination, or see our full three-village day trip guide for how to plan the route without a tour bus.
Best Time to Visit
Volendam is a working harbour village year-round, so it doesn’t have the sharp seasonal crowding of somewhere like Keukenhof. Weekends and summer afternoons bring the most day-trippers to the promenade; a morning visit, particularly outside July and August, means a quieter harbour walk.
Why Book With Call a Cab for Volendam
Fixed price, confirmed before you travel — for Volendam alone or combined with Marken and Zaanse Schans in one booking.
Multi-stop day trips arranged in one transfer — tell us if you want Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans in a single day, and the route is planned around it rather than booked as separate rides.
Local knowledge of the Waterland region — the roads connecting Zaandam, Amsterdam, and these Waterland villages, not just the destination itself.
24/7 availability, including early departures to see the harbour before the day-trip crowds arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Volendam from Amsterdam and Zaandam?
Around 20km from both, roughly a 25–30 minute drive depending on traffic and your exact starting point.
Can I visit Volendam, Marken, and Zaanse Schans in one day?
Yes — all three are within 30–40 minutes of each other by road, and it’s one of our most requested combined day trips. Let us know at booking and we’ll plan the route as a single transfer.
Is there a ferry between Volendam and Marken?
Yes, a passenger ferry crosses the Gouwzee between Volendam harbour and Marken. It runs on a seasonal schedule — check current times before planning a same-day crossing.
Is Volendam busy year-round?
It stays open and active year-round as a working harbour, but summer weekends see the most day-trip visitors. Winter and weekday mornings are noticeably quieter.
Volendam alone, or combined with Marken and Zaanse Schans — fixed price, one booking.
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