Come Here Before the World Finds Out

Marken is one of the most beautiful fishing villages in the Netherlands. And also only a 20-minute drive from Amsterdam. If you make a trip to Amsterdam, you should definitely visit Marken. The best way to reach Marken is by boat from Volendam. Marken is located on a peninsula and can be reached via a narrow road that was built in 1957 and connects the island to the mainland. On Marken you can see the real old Dutch culture. The many beautiful houses are often national monuments. The peninsula with the fishing village of Marken is located in the IJsselmeer.