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Broek in Waterland

North Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Broek in Waterland

Broek in Waterland works well as a base: 5 minutes from Monnickendam, 8km from Marken.

Broek in Waterland is a town located in North Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 2,655, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Broek in Waterland sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Broek in Waterland to your route.

About Broek in Waterland

Broek in Waterland is a village in the province of North Holland, Netherlands, with a population of about 2,745 inhabitants as of 2021. It is a part of the municipality of Waterland, and is situated about 8 km (5 miles) south of Purmerend and 8 km (5 miles) northeast of Amsterdam. In the 17th and 18th century, the

Read more village was a popular residence for merchants and seafarers from Amsterdam. Due to its monument status, much of its history has been preserved.

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Where is Broek in Waterland located?

Broek in Waterland is located in North Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.4342 latitude, 4.9958 longitude.

What is the population of Broek in Waterland?

Broek in Waterland has a population of approximately 2,655 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
2,655
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
North Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.4342, 4.9958

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Broek in Waterland

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Marken

Former Zuiderzee island village on a causeway north of Amsterdam, its green-and-black wooden houses raised on stilts and mounds against floods; walk out to the Paard van Marken lighthouse on the dike.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Artis Royal Zoo

The oldest zoo in the Netherlands, founded in 1838, combining a zoo, aquarium, planetarium, and botanical garden.

9 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Dam Square

Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Royal Palace Amsterdam

Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Anne Frank House

The preserved hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II, a powerful memorial to the Holocaust.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Amsterdam Canal Ring

UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal system forming concentric half-circles through Amsterdam, lined with narrow merchant houses.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Winkel 43

Corner café on Amsterdam's Noordermarkt whose towering cinnamon-heavy appeltaart with whipped cream is widely held to be the Netherlands' best apple pie: the queue on Saturday market morning is part of the ritual.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Van Gogh Museum

The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works with over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters in Amsterdam.

11 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Broek in Waterland

  • 33 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
  • 68 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 74 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Broek in Waterland.

Monnickendam

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,015

Ilpendam

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,750

Landsmeer

🇳🇱 Netherlands

5 km awayPop. 1,800

Kadoelen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 1,915

Marken

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 1,846

Purmerend

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 80,117

Volendam

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 22,000

Dapperbuurt

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 9,755

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