Kaasmarkt Alkmaar

"A similar cheese show to the one in Gouda can be witnessed in Alkmaar on Friday mornings between March and September. In July and August, there are even extra cheese markets hosted in the evenings. Information about the history of the cheese market is available in several languages. Alkmaar also has other attractions such as a beer museum, classic windmills, and a clogs shop. The centre of town is of course adorned with some pretty, historic buildings, much like any other Dutch city. Again, if you want to opt for cheese that does not involve harming innocent animals, Zaandam isn't the place to go. A lot can be said about Amsterdam, but it's proudly home to several vegan cheese shops that are worth visiting."