Major city · Netherlands
Monnickendam
Go as a half-day stop or one night from Amsterdam: bus 115 takes about 25 min, the old centre walks in 90 min, and it is quieter than Edam or Volendam.
Monnickendam is a small former Zuiderzee port, 10,000 people, with city rights from 1355 and about 74 listed buildings in a centre you can cross in 15 minutes. It works as a low-key base for Waterland: boats, bikes, fish, and the bus back to Amsterdam in under half an hour. Most travellers see it in half a day; one night suits slow trips and boat days.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many closures)
- Airport
- AMS
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Monnickendam112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Monnickendam, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a small Dutch town; the real risks are bikes on narrow lanes, open water after a few drinks, and unlit polder paths after dark.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 0900-8844 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckAMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Amsterdam Centraal, then bus 115 to Monnickendam; total about 1 h 15 min (check)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end; bikes are the better tool for the polders and are rented near Museum De Speeltoren and at Het…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or hot chocolate€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main course€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or lunch plate€6–12 (≈ US$7–14)
- BeerDraught beer, 0.25 l€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€145 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
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.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Amsterdam Centraal, then bus 115 to Monnickendam; total about 1 h 15 min (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Apr (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Monnickendam: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 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 centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end; bikes are the better tool for the polders and are rented near Museum De Speeltoren and at Het Weeshuis. Canoes are rented at Het Weeshuis. Buses stop at the church or on the Bernardbrug side of town, both a short walk in.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Volendam
goDoor to door: About 30 min by bus
Bus 110/118 towards Edam-Volendam, or bike along the N247 side roads
Harbour, fish stalls and the ferry to Marken.
Marken
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus 111, or bus to Volendam then the Marken ferry
Former island village; combine with Volendam in one loop.
Edam
goDoor to door: About 25 min
Bus 110/118 north, or bike about 8 km (5 mi)Bus 110/118 north, or bike about 5 mi (8 km)
Cheese market town; smaller crowds than Volendam.
Zaanse Schans
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Edam or Purmerend, then bus or train towards Zaandam
Windmills and workshops; long for a half day, fine as a full day.
Broek in Waterland
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bus 115 towards Amsterdam, or bike about 6 km (3.7 mi)Bus 115 towards Amsterdam, or bike about 3.7 mi (6 km)
Small wooden-house village; easy add-on to a bike loop.
Door to door: 25–40 min
Bus 115 to Amsterdam Noord or Centraal
The default onward leg; buses run through the day.
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.
Historic centre (Noordeinde, Middendam, Havenstraat)
Walk to church, bell tower and harbour; few beds, so book ahead.
Harbour and Gooische Kaai
Water views and boat departures; 5–10 min walk to the centre.
Outskirts and farm stays (Overleek side)
Cheaper or larger units, but you need a bike or car for the last 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi).Cheaper or larger units, but you need a bike or car for the last 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km).
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
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €145 | €145 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Bus 115 Amsterdam–Monnickendam, both ways2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bike rental, one day2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €44 |
| Trip total≈ €242 per person per day, bed included | €483≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euro; intercity transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or hot chocolate | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Sandwich or lunch plate | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Restaurant main course | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Smoked fish from a stallcheck | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Draught beer, 0.25 l | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bike rental, one daycheck | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Canoe rental, per hourcheck | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Several small museums and the tourist office keep limited winter hours: check before you travel.
- Boat and canoe rentals ask for a call ahead outside high season.
- Wind and rain come in fast off the open water; carry a shell even on a sunny morning.
- Some village bars and terraces post no prices: ask the total before ordering.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
MonnickendamMonnickendam
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
Naar dit adres, alstublieftTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
No embassies in Monnickendam; most are in The Hague, some consulates in Amsterdam.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 115 Amsterdam Centraal → Monnickendam: about €6 (≈ US$7), 25–40 min (check)
- Bus Monnickendam → Edam: about €3 (≈ US$4), 25 min (check)
- Bike rental, one day: €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) (check)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dank je wel — Thank you (dahnk yuh vel)
- Spreekt u Engels? — Do you speak English? (spraykt u eng-els)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo-vale kost het)
- Kan ik met kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met kaart buh-tah-len)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (vaar is het twah-let)
Bus stops are at the church and on the Bernardbrug side of town; both are a short walk from the centre.
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 Monnickendam. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AMS: Schiphol train plus bus 115 timing, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Walking clusters with anchors: Grote Kerk and Zarken, Noordeinde and the bell tower, Middendam and the weigh house, the harbour and Gooische Kaai.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Grote Kerk, Museum De Speeltoren, Het Weeshuis) and eat pages with last orders.
- Boat and bike rental fixtures, plus a rain-day plan, so gates A–D can go green.