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Broek op Langedijk
Half a day for the Broeker Veiling museum and a canoe trip in the Oosterdel; not worth an overnight unless you are cycling the region.
Broek op Langedijk is a long dike village in North Holland where the old horticultural landscape was built on islands reached by boat. The Broeker Veiling museum shows the Dutch-auction system in its original canal-side hall, and a surviving patch of island fields (Oosterdel) can be explored by canoe. Most visitors come from Alkmaar (bus 155, 20 min) for a few hours.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (museum closed)
- 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.
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- 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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- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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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 op Langedijk, 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; watch for bikes on the narrow dike road.
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- 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 · 112 fire and 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.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Alkmaar (about 40 min), then bus 155 to Broek op Langedijk (20 min)).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike; the village is stretched along the dike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in the village€2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or soup)€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Metro or bus rideBus 155 Alkmaar–Broek op Langedijk singlecheck€3 (≈ US$4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum Broeker Veiling entry (with boat trip)check€9.55 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Alkmaar, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Alkmaar, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in Alkmaar, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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 Alkmaar (about 40 min), then bus 155 to Broek op Langedijk (20 min))
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
Avoid
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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
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–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Apr (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Broek op Langedijk: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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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)
10 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 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)
13 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
Walk or bike; the village is stretched along the dike. Bus 155 connects to Alkmaar station. Canoe rental at Hotel Café Marktzicht.
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: About 1 h
Bus 155 to Alkmaar, then bus 166, about 40 min
Artists' village with dunes and forest.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus 155 to Alkmaar, then train to Enkhuizen, about 1 h
Zuiderzee Museum and harbour.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus 155 to Alkmaar, then train to Hoorn, about 50 min
Historic port and Westfries Museum.
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.
Broek op Langedijk centre
One hotel (Hotel Café Marktzicht) near the museum; limited options.
Alkmaar
Better choice of hotels and restaurants; 20 min by bus.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Alkmaar2 × 1 night × €30 | €60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €30 | €60 |
| Bus 155 Alkmaar–Broek op Langedijk return2 × €6 | €12 |
| Museum Broeker Veiling entry2 × €10 · With boat trip; check | €19 |
| Canoe rental (1 h)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €17 |
| Trip total≈ €94 per person per day, bed included | €188≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in euros; day-trip from Alkmaar, no accommodation needed.
Prices of common things
| Museum Broeker Veiling entry (with boat trip)check | €9.55 (≈ US$12) |
| Canoe rental (1 h)check | €10 (≈ US$12) |
| Bus 155 Alkmaar–Broek op Langedijk singlecheck | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Coffee in the village | €2.50–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch (sandwich or soup) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum Broeker Veiling is open only from Easter Sunday to October; check exact dates.
- The Oosterdel island fields are small; the rest of the original landscape has been drained or built over.
- Canoe rental may be seasonal; call ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
The US embassy is in The Hague; consulates in Amsterdam. Most other countries have embassies in The Hague or consulates in Amsterdam.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 155 Alkmaar station → Broek op Langedijk: about €3 (≈ US$4), 20 min (check)
- Taxi Alkmaar → Broek op Langedijk: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dank u — Thank you (dahnk ew)
- Hoeveel kost dit? — How much is this? (hoo-vayl kost dit)
- Waar is het museum? — Where is the museum? (vaar is het mew-zay-um)
- Spreekt u Engels? — Do you speak English? (spraykt ew eng-els)
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 op Langedijk. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (museum closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified museum opening dates and canoe rental contact.
- Walking route along the dike with Oosterdel loop.
- Eat page for the village's restaurants.
Sources
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