Edam
Netherlands · Provincie Noord-HollandNL
Town in the northwest Netherlands
Edam is a city in the North Holland province of northwestern Netherlands. Combined with Volendam, Edam forms the municipality of Edam-Volendam. Approximately 7,380 people live in Edam. The entire municipality of Edam-Volendam has 28,492 inhabitants. The name Edam originates from a dam on the little river E or IJe where the first settlement was located and which was therefore called IJedam.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,751
- Coordinates
- 52.512, 5.048
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
Overview of Edam
Edam belongs to Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands and has the feel of a low-key town. Records put its population near 10,751. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Edam
Nature in Edam
(6)Edam's nature entries include Countryside, Forest, Rivers, Scenic Roads and Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what Edam is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Culture in Edam
(5)Culture in Edam covers Ancient Ruins, Fountains, Mines, Museums and Towers. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Edam's own activity tags.
Sports in Edam
(4)Edam's sports entries include Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what Edam is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Edam
(3)Our data lists Kayaking, Sailboats and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Edam.
Adventure in Edam
(2)Our data lists Abseiling and Adventure as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Edam.
Nightlife in Edam
(2)Under nightlife, Edam is tagged with Music and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Edam.
Wellness in Edam
(2)Edam records Farms and Ranches under wellness. All of it is drawn from Edam's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Edam
(1)Under family, Edam is tagged with Aquariums. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Edam's own activity tags.
Shopping in Edam
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Edam's own activity tags.
More to do in Edam
(1)On the other activities side, Edam offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Edam is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Edam
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Edam stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Edam are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincie Noord-Holland. Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam.
Similar destinations
Places near Edam that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edam known for?
- Edam, in Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,751 residents.
- What can you do in Edam?
- Recorded activities in Edam include Countryside, Forest, Rivers, Scenic Roads and Walkways. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Edam?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Edam stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Edam located?
- Edam is located in Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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