Cheese markets in the Netherlands: when and where? Visit authentic cheese markets in Edam, Gouda, Alkmaar, Hoorn and Woerden. Check out the Dutch cheese markets agenda for 2026!
Cheese market in Alkmaar
The cheese market in Alkmaar will take place every Friday from 27 March 2026 until the end of September.
Opening times: from 10:00 until 13:00.
Location: Waagplein, 1811 MA, Alkmaar.
You can travel to Alkmaar from Amsterdam by train or join a tour.
In July and August, the cheese market in Alkmaar also takes place on Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00. Check the program of the cheesemarket in Alkmaar >>
Cheese market in Edam
The cheese market in Edam will take place every Wednesday from 1 July till 19 August 2026.
Opening times: from 10:30 until 12:30.
Location: Jan Nieuwenhuizenplein, 1135 WT, Edam.
There will also be the evening market in Edam on 8 August 2026 (Saturday), from 20:30 until 22:00. View details >>
Cheese market in Gouda
The Gouda cheese market will take place on Thursdays, starting from 2 April until 27 August 2026 (but not on 14 May 2026).
Opening times: from 10:00 until 12:30.
Location: Markt 35, 2801 JG, Gouda.
Learn more about the cheese market in Gouda >>
Cheese market in Hoorn
In 2026 the cheese markets in Hoorn will take place on Tuesdays. Start date will follow soon!
Opening times: from 12:00 until 15:45.
Location: Roode Steen, 1621 CV, Hoorn.
Check the Hoorn cheese market program >>
Cheese market in Woerden
The Woerden cheese market will take place every Saturday morning from 9 May until 22 August 2026.
Opening times: from 11:00 until 12:00.
Location: Kerkplein, 3441 BH, Woerden.
More about the Woerden cheese market >>
Enjoy your visit to a traditional Dutch cheese market!
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