How do you get to Stay@Gouwzee in Monnickendam?
Stay@Gouwzee is on Middendam 4 in the historic centre of Monnickendam. By car you simply navigate straight to that address. A parking-disc zone applies around the historic centre, with a maximum parking time, so for a longer stay a parking spot outside that zone is more practical.
If you travel by public transport, the route from Amsterdam usually runs via Amsterdam Noord, from where a regional bus takes you to Monnickendam. From the stop in Monnickendam the centre is reachable on foot. Timetables, stops, roadworks and parking rules can change, so always check current departure times and disruptions in a journey planner shortly before you leave.
Driving to Monnickendam
If you come by car, navigate to Middendam 4 in Monnickendam. The apartment sits in the historic centre, where the streets are narrow. Parking around the apartment falls under the local parking rules.
If you are staying several days, it is better to leave the car outside the parking-disc zone and cover the last stretch on foot. Bear in mind that the number of spaces in the centre is limited and varies from moment to moment.
Parking in Monnickendam
A parking-disc zone applies in the historic centre of Monnickendam: you set a parking disc behind your windscreen showing your arrival time. At the time of our last check the maximum parking time here was 2 hours, Monday to Saturday between 09:00–19:00; according to the municipality of Waterland this arrangement has been in force since 30 June 2025.
Inside the zone a parking disc is required, even for a short stop. Parking times, zone boundaries and conditions are local policy and can be changed by the municipality. For the current situation, always consult the official parking information of the municipality of Waterland.
Parking for longer
If you stay longer than the permitted parking time, parking outside the parking-disc zone is the option to choose. A widely used possibility outside the parking-disc zone is parking at 't Bolwerk; the municipality explicitly names 't Bolwerk as an area outside the parking-disc zone.
Municipal rules and any conditions apply there too, and a free space is never guaranteed. Check the signs on site and, if in doubt, the current municipal parking information.
Parking information last checked: 29 August 2026
By public transport from Amsterdam
Monnickendam can be reached from Amsterdam by public transport along a fixed, stable structure. You first travel from Amsterdam towards Amsterdam Noord: the Noord/Zuidlijn metro connects the centre of Amsterdam with Amsterdam Noord station.
From Amsterdam Noord, regional buses operated by EBS run towards Waterland, including Monnickendam. In Monnickendam you get off in or close to the centre and continue on foot to Middendam 4. Which bus runs at which moment depends on the current timetable, so plan your trip in a journey planner to work with the right departure times and any diversions.
Arriving in Monnickendam by public transport
The bus stop that belongs to the route into the centre is Monnickendam, Bernhardbrug. From there you continue to the historic centre and to Middendam 4.
Stops, boarding points and routes can change temporarily during roadworks or timetable revisions. So check in the journey planner shortly before departure which stop is being served at that moment and which bus you need.
Does Monnickendam have a railway station?
No. Monnickendam does not have a railway station. If you travel to the region by train, you travel to Amsterdam first and continue via Amsterdam Noord with a regional bus to Monnickendam.
That combination of train or metro to Amsterdam Noord and then the bus is the usual way to reach Monnickendam without a car.
Staying in Monnickendam without a car
Staying in Monnickendam works perfectly well without a car. The historic centre, the harbour, shops and restaurants are within walking distance of Middendam 4. Amsterdam and other destinations in the region are reachable by public transport via Amsterdam Noord.
Cycling suits Waterland well: the landscape is flat and the surrounding villages lie close together, which makes it a logical way to explore the area. A taxi is of course also possible, but fares and availability differ from moment to moment.
Things to do in Monnickendam and WaterlandDiscover the surroundings
Arriving at Stay@Gouwzee
Check-in is possible from 15:00. Self check-in is available, and a personal welcome can be arranged by appointment.
Practical details about the apartment itself are on the apartment page; other questions about your stay and the facilities are answered in the frequently asked questions. If you have a specific question about your arrival, for instance about a different arrival time or luggage, do get in touch beforehand and we will arrange it together.
Plan your current journey
Bus routes, departure times, roadworks, disruptions and parking policy can change. This page therefore describes the structure of the journey and not the details of the day itself.
Check your current public transport journey via 9292, view the current parking information from the municipality of Waterland and consult EBS for information from the carrier. You can read more about the area on the surroundings page, and why Monnickendam works as a base near Amsterdam or as a place to stay in Monnickendam is covered on the pages about those questions.
- Plan your current public transport journey (9292)
- Current parking information (municipality of Waterland)
- Information from carrier EBS
Where to stay in MonnickendamWhere to stay near Amsterdam
Practical information last checked: 29 August 2026
Frequently asked questions about getting here
- How do you get from Amsterdam to Monnickendam?
- By car you navigate straight to Middendam 4 in Monnickendam. By public transport you travel from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Noord first and then take a regional bus to Monnickendam, getting off at Monnickendam, Bernhardbrug. Check current times in a journey planner.
- Can you reach Monnickendam by public transport?
- Yes. Monnickendam is served by regional EBS buses from Amsterdam Noord. The stop near the centre is Monnickendam, Bernhardbrug. Which line and which times apply depends on the current timetable, so plan your trip in advance in a journey planner.
- Where can you park at Stay@Gouwzee?
- Stay@Gouwzee is in the historic centre of Monnickendam, where a parking-disc zone applies with a limited maximum parking time. For a longer stay you park outside that zone, for example at 't Bolwerk. Consult the municipality of Waterland for the current parking rules.
- Does Monnickendam have a railway station?
- No. Monnickendam does not have a railway station. From Amsterdam you normally travel by public transport via Amsterdam Noord and then take a regional bus to Monnickendam. From the stop in Monnickendam you continue on foot to the centre.
- Can you stay in Monnickendam without a car?
- Yes. The centre, the harbour and local facilities are within walking distance of Middendam 4. Amsterdam and the surrounding villages are reachable by public transport, and cycling is a logical way to explore Waterland.
- How do you get from Schiphol to Monnickendam?
- From Schiphol you travel towards Amsterdam first and continue via Amsterdam Noord with a regional bus to Monnickendam. Train, metro and bus connections vary from moment to moment, so plan the current connection in a journey planner.