Discover Broek In Waterland

If you are looking for hotels for a stay in Broek In Waterland, your interests can guide your choice: historic buildings, nature trails or activities on the water. The destinations and conditions vary—from the Broeker Kerk, which is open seasonally, to the Laarzenpadroute, which is closed for a specified period.

Village setting, church and historic houses

The historic village centre was designated a protected townscape in 1971. The wooden houses of Broek In Waterland are distinguished by their soft colours, intricate details and well-maintained façades. Many recall the prosperity of former residents, including shipowners, captains and merchants. For visitors interested in architecture and local history, they form a focus in their own right alongside the named sights.

The Broeker Kerk is the village’s oldest building and was built before 1400. From May to October, it is open daily to residents of Broek and visitors. This gives your church visit a clear seasonal timeframe. Het Beroemde Huis features distinctive 17th-century interior paintings; its owners offer group tours by appointment. So plan such a tour in advance rather than assuming you can visit spontaneously.

Trails and nature area

The Laarzenpadroute is marked with red arrows. White posts along the route indicate bridges or crossing points. The visitor rules are also important for planning: the route is closed from 15 March to 1 July to protect nesting meadow birds, and dogs are not allowed in the nature area along the route. Check the latest route information if you would like to include this trail in your stay.

Another natural highlight is Varkensland, which is part of the Ilperveld, Varkensland, Oostzanerveld & Twiske Natura 2000 area. From the ring dyke, the Noordmeerroute offers views of the Varkensland nature reserve, which is known for its meadow birds. This means a visit to the village can appeal to different interests: historic buildings and the church on the one hand, trails and natural surroundings on the other. The view of the reserve is the specific highlight of the Noordmeerroute.

Waterways and cycling route

Several waterways start in Broek In Waterland. Visitors can rent an electric whisper boat or a canoe in the village. These offer two different ways to spend time on the water; you can choose according to the kind of outing you prefer. These water activities add a different focus to a visit to the houses and historic village centre.

A cycling route also passes through the village: “Waterland above Amsterdam” runs through Broek In Waterland. Check the current route before setting off. This lets you plan between visiting historic sights, taking a nature trail, enjoying an activity on the water or going for a bike ride, without treating the respective routes and activities as interchangeable.

Getting to the Broeker Kerk

Two distances are useful when planning your route to the church. The Broeker Kerk is a five-minute walk from the “Dorp” bus stop. There is a car park at Nieuwland 23, 1151 AZ Broek In Waterland, a two-minute walk from the church; there is no parking directly at the church. If you are planning a visit, you can take the walking distance from both the bus stop and the car park into account.

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