Witness the peregrine falcon live from its nest box, specially installed for it on the imposing Grote Kerk (Great Church) in Alkmaar. This clever bird of prey, which has been circling the church for some time, finds a safe haven here to build its nest and raise its young. Follow the exciting moments of this majestic bird and experience nature up close. Enjoy it from the comfort of your own home. Be enchanted by the life of the peregrine falcon and become part of this unique experience.

Seagull nuisance solution.
The reason this nest box was installed was actually to find a solution for the number of seagulls in the city center. Ultimately, this natural solution was found. The peregrine falcon causes unrest among the gulls. Besides gulls, peregrine falcons also cause fewer ring-necked parakeets in the city. This species also doesn’t really belong in the ecosystem here.

Webcam Alkmaar – De Laat

Alkmaar is a city in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands.

 

 

This camera has been discontinued. Due to a move, it is no longer possible to leave the webcam in this position.

If you live in a nice location in the center of Alkmaar, I’d love to install a camera there. All you need is network access. You can send a short message to alkmaar@webcamegmond.nl

 

 

Alkmaar has a historic center with 399 national monuments and 700 municipal monuments.

The city is known as “the cheese city.” A traditional cheese market is held weekly from early April to late September. A resident of Alkmaar is called an Alkmaarder, but is also known colloquially as a “kaaskop” (cheese head).

Tourist information Alkmaar, North Holland

Welcome to Alkmaar!

Alkmaar is a beautiful city in North Holland with a rich history, picturesque canals, and a famous cheese market. The city has much to offer tourists, from historical sights and museums to cozy terraces, cafes, and restaurants.

Some highlights:

  • Cheese Market:  Alkmaar’s world-famous cheese market is a must-see for every visitor. The market is held from April to September on Friday mornings at Waagplein.
  • Historic city center:  Alkmaar’s city center is a maze of narrow streets, canals, and beautiful buildings. Visit the Grote Sint Laurenskerk (Great St. Lawrence Church), the Waaggebouw (Weigh House), or the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.
  • Museums:  Alkmaar has several interesting museums, including the Dutch Cheese Museum, the National Beer Museum and the Beatles Museum.
  • Shopping:  Alkmaar is a charming shopping city with a diverse selection of shops. In Langestraat and Laat, you’ll find well-known chain stores as well as unique boutiques.
  • Food and drink:  Alkmaar offers a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, and terraces. Enjoy a delicious lunch on a canal-side terrace or dine out in the evening.

Information sources:

  • Alkmaar Tourist Information Office:  The Alkmaar Tourist Information Office is the perfect place to get tourist information about Alkmaar and the surrounding area. You’ll find the office in the Waag building on Waagplein.
  • Alkmaar Prachtstad website:  On the Alkmaar Prachtstad website:  https://alkmaarprachtstad.nl/  you will find all the information about sights, activities, events and restaurants in Alkmaar.
  • Holland.com:  On the website  https://www.holland.com/be_nl/toerisme/ontdek-nederland/bezoek-de-steden/alkmaar  you will find general tourist information about Alkmaar.

Tips:

  • Buy an  Alkmaar City Card  for free entry to various museums and attractions, discounts at restaurants, and free use of public transport.
  • Take a  boat trip  through the canals of Alkmaar.
  • Rent a  bike  and explore the area around Alkmaar.
  • Visit Alkmaar during one of the many  events , such as the Cheese Market, the Alkmaar Beer Festival or the Victory Festival.

Alkmaar is located in the Kennemerland cooperation region, and partly in West Friesland. It also collaborates with surrounding municipalities within the Alkmaar Regional Government. The urbanized area around Alkmaar occupies a significant position within the region. It has more or less merged with towns such as Heerhugowaard, Noord-Scharwoude, Zuid-Scharwoude, Broek op Langedijk, Sint Pancras, Oudkarspel, Obdam, Hensbroek, Bergen, Heiloo, Limmen, Castricum, Akersloot, and Uitgeest.

The entire agglomeration, also known as Greater Alkmaar, extends roughly from Uitgeest to the villages of Warmenhuizen and Tuitjenhorn in the south of the municipality of Schagen and from Bergen to Obdam and has approximately 305,000 inhabitants.

De Laat is a shopping street in the center of the Dutch city of Alkmaar. This street is approximately 620 meters long. Numerous historic buildings line De Laat.

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