Town in the northwest Netherlands
“A small place with its own story waiting to be discovered.”
Edam is a city in the North Holland province of northwestern Netherlands. Combined with Volendam, Edam forms the municipality of Edam-Volendam. Approximately 7,395 people live in Edam. The entire municipality of Edam-Volendam has 37,124 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.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Pleasant days and fresh blossoms make wandering the streets a pleasure.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Crisp air and golden colors set a peaceful backdrop for wandering.
Crisp, quiet days offer a peaceful way to take in the sights.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
Getting around by buses is possible, but coverage can be thin outside the centre.
