Alkmaar

Alkmaar sits inland within Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The region is best known for its historic city and easy access to coastal diving infrastructure along the North Sea via nearby towns and harbors. In-region diving is limited; the Dommel is a freshwater river that flows through the landscape but does not contribute to typical saltwater dive sites in Alkmaar itself. For divers, use Alkmaar as a base to explore the broader Dutch coast and freshwater systems in surrounding provinces if interested.