Travel Destinations of Edam-Volendam (Netherlands).
The Netherlands are known for the extremely flat landscape. A large area of the country is below sea level. Being surrounded by the water resulted in Windmills, Dykes and the Technical miracle called the Delta Water Works. The Dutch are the tallest people in the world and known to be very "open". Anything is possible. The Netherlands are very crowded and multi-cultural. Most Dutch speak multiple languages and ride a bicycle.

Just North of Amsterdam is this community of two former fishermen villages. Volendam is best known for traditional farmer's clothing ('dracht') and eel. Edam, part of the same community, is world-famous for... cheese! Also nearby: Marken!