You have to check on internet.

Der Käsemarkt in Alkmaar ist nur Freitags vom 29.März - 27. September 2019

You will need the whole morning. Get there least an hour early, we did and all the front row was still taken. It is a long time standing but well worth it. There were some formalities beforehand which were boring. Go into the shop, they have large yummy cheese samples wrapped in plastic. As we were not in the front row we waited till the main part was over, people were leaving and we got great photos of the men carrying the cheeses. Really loved it and not far to walk from the station.

Alkmaar train station is within walking distance of the Cheese Market. Best way is buy ticket at Amsterdam Centraal. Go earlyish as market closes at Noon promptly on a Friday. We went by car but had massive problem parking.

Thank you Sue

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There is NO minimum purchase of Cheese at the Cheese Market. You do not have to buy cheese but you will be missing out if you don't :)

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hello, you don't have to buy ticket to join the cheese market, there are none. the thing is to come to the square where market will be 30-40 min before to get the best view. the earlier you get, better place you have. during the season, mainly summer months better to come even earlier. You don't need a guide, because there is a woman who is explaining everything in few languages. it's very nice, also for kids!