Vakantie in Nederland aan het IJsselmeer dichtbij Marken.

For visitors Marken is a fascinating place. One-day Sijtje Boes's souvenir-shop was the main attraction. Lighthouse "Het Witte Paard" reminds us of the former fishing-navigation and is know as the most famous and most photographed building along the form Zuiderzee-coast. The original steeple at the end of the strekdam is dated 1700. The traditional way of living can be seen on the island as the inhabitants still wear traditional clothing. Just like in Volendam. The closed community still keeps its unique character. Many houses are built on poles, as a precaution against the floods that often distressed the island when the Ijsselmeer was Zuiderzee. Especially in winter, when weiring ice makes Marken graceful, Marken offers a spectacular view. Marken isn't actually a real island, because in 1957 a connection was made with the shore. The Marker-museum is situated in four smoking-houses and gives an image on life on Marken, past and present. The surroundings of Marken are also known as a great place to celebrate the Queen's birthday.