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Major city · Netherlands

Broek in Waterland

Spend a half‑day walking or biking the historic village; one night in a B&B if you want a quiet stay.

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Broek in Waterland is a compact, heritage‑rich village in North Holland. Its narrow streets, 17th‑century houses and the Sint‑Nicolaaskerk can be explored on foot or by bike in a few hours. One night in a local B&B adds a relaxed finish; longer stays are unnecessary unless you plan extensive cycling in the surrounding Waterland region.

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Best months
May–Sept
avoid Jan–Feb
Airport
AMS
Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
  • Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
  • Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
  • Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
  • Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
  • Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.

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Emergency numbers for Broek in Waterland112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Broek in Waterland, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Budget bedCamping pitch, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
  • Mid-range bedCamping pitch, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • High-end bedCamping pitch, a night, per person€40 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sint‑Nicolaaskerk (1628 church)More than 80 listed heritage housesTraditional Dutch wooden architectureCanoeing on the Waterland canals
Airports
AMS Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Broek in Waterland: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

Feb

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

7 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is best explored on foot; a bike tour adds nearby countryside. Public bus 111 links Broek to Amsterdam, Monnickendam and Marken.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Monnickendam

go

Door to door: ≈ 30 min round‑trip

Bus 111, about 15 min

Historic harbour town, short walk from bus stop.

Marken

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h total

Bus 111 to Marken ferry, about 30 min

Island with traditional houses; good for a half‑day.

Volendam

caution

Door to door: ≈ 1.5 h total

Bus 111 to Monnickendam, then train to Volendam (≈ 30 min)

Popular tourist spot; may be busy in summer.

Zaanse Schans

go

Door to door: ≈ 1 h total

Bus 111 to Zaandam, then train 5 min

Open‑air museum of historic windmills.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Bed & Breakfast De Schaapskooi

Double rooms €90 / night, breakfast included

Bed & Breakfast De Bedstede

Double rooms €75 / night, historic closet‑style beds

Camping de Leek

Basic pitches, no electricity, suitable for cyclists

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€60–80 (≈ US$70–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B double room2 × 1 night × €90€180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100€200
Bus 111 round‑trip ticket2 × €5€10
Bike rental (full day)2 × €15€30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€42
Trip total≈ €231 per person per day, bed included€462≈ US$550

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Canoe rental (half‑day)€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Bike rental (full day)€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
Pancake plate at De Witte Swaen€5–10 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for bicycles on narrow streets and keep an eye on personal belongings in busy tourist spots.
  • Bus 111 runs infrequently on weekends; plan ahead.
  • Canoe rentals accept cash only; bring €10–€50 (≈ US$12–60) depending on duration.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Ambulance / Fire112

Embassy

US consulate in Amsterdam (check address); other embassies in The Hague.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 111 Amsterdam ↔ Broek: about €5 (≈ US$6) each way
  • Bike rental (full day): ≈ €15

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  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
  • Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
  • Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoeveel kost het)
  • Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is het toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Broek in Waterland. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sept · avoid Jan–Feb · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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