Sightseeing Tours in Purmerend

Would you like to learn more about trading cities? Get ready to discover Purmerend, a lovely town in the North of the Netherlands! You will start your tour near the Purmerend Town Hall, a remarkable building dating from 1912. There you will learn how the city became so successful in trading. Be ready to get used to specific names of streets or historical places. It can be hard to pronounce them, but you will be surprised by the rich history of these names. Unbelievable legends will tell you about the foundation of this town. Have you ever heard about the swine market or butter market? Visiting Purmerend will provide you with an opportunity to listen to a few stories about these types of markets. You will visit the place where the prettiest market in Purmerend, the swine market was founded and find out how it was so successful. And at the butter market, you will learn how agriculture became the center of the town’s commercial gravity. Discover the history of the historical city of Purmerend with this tour!

Delve into Purmerland's captivating history with this self-guided audio tour, perfect for anyone interested in the tales and relics of yesteryear. Wander at your own pace through the streets of this charming town, where each step uncovers a piece of a storied past, from bustling markets to solemn memorials. The audio guide, your personal story-teller, paints vivid images of a bygone era, making the town's culture and traditions come alive in your mind's eye. Starting at the Purmerend Cheese Market Monument, an homage to the town's commercial heritage, and concluding at the Plantsoenstraat War Memorial, the route weaves through significant landmarks. Along the way, you'll cross the historic Wherevel Bridge, ponder the deep history within the Castle Ruins, and stand before the imposing Bull Statue at Koemarkt. This journey isn't just a walk through the town but a time-traveling adventure that ends where the echoes of remembrance linger. Memorable moments await as you listen to stories of bustling trade at the Old Purmerend Weigh House and pass beneath the ancient Achterdijk Archway. This walking tour doesn't just tell you about Purmerend's history—it invites you to experience it. Feel the weight of centuries beneath your feet and return with memories imprinted with the essence of this enchanting town.