Holiday apartment in Broek in Waterland – historic houses, waterways and nature

Broek in Waterland combines a protected historic village centre with colourful wooden houses and waterways. This gives you various options for your holiday: you can discover historic architecture, plan walks along the water, take a cycling tour through Waterland or explore the Varkensland nature reserve.

Historic village centre and distinctive houses

The historic village centre of Broek in Waterland was designated a protected townscape in 1971. The church of Broek in Waterland is the oldest building in the village and was built before 1400. The wooden houses also stand out with their soft colours, artistic details and well-maintained façades. Many of these houses recall the prosperity of former residents, including shipowners, captains and merchants. Het Beroemde Huis contains distinctive interior paintings from the 17th century. The owners offered group tours there by prior arrangement.

Getting oriented around the Broeker Kerk

The Broeker Kerk is open daily from May to October for residents of Broek and visitors. There is a car park at Nieuwland 23, 1151 AZ Broek in Waterland, two minutes’ walk from the Broeker Kerk; there is no parking at the church. The Broeker Kerk can be reached on foot in five minutes from the „Dorp“ bus stop.

Nature and trails in Waterland

Varkensland is part of the Ilperveld, Varkensland, Oostzanerveld & Twiske Natura 2000 area. From the ring dike, the Noordmeerroute offers views of the Varkensland nature reserve, which is known for its meadow birds. On the Laarzenpadroute, the breeding season is an important part of planning your route: from 15 March through 15 June inclusive, the route is inaccessible. Outside this period, red markings and arrows indicate the way; white posts mark bridges or crossings.

Waterways and cycling

Several waterways start in Broek in Waterland. Visitors can rent an electric whisper boat or a canoe in Broek in Waterland. Alongside a walk through the village centre, this provides another way to experience the water-oriented surroundings. There is also a specific option for cyclists: the „Waterland above Amsterdam“ cycle route passes through Broek in Waterland. This allows cultural impressions, water and landscape to be combined in different day plans.

Holiday apartment in Broek in Waterland to suit your travel plans

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Broek in Waterland, you can be guided by the experiences you are looking for. If historic houses, the Broeker Kerk and the interior paintings are the focus, the village centre provides a suitable thematic starting point for your planning. For nature-oriented days, Varkensland, the Noordmeerroute and the information about the Laarzenpadroute are important points of reference. Those who prefer waterways or cycling can include the options for renting a whisper boat or canoe, as well as the cycle route passing through the village, in their considerations.

Other places in the same area: Purmer, Monnickendam, Uitdam, Marken, Zuiderwoude, Watergang, Katwoude, Ilpendam

For the higher-level travel overview: Waterland.