The pretty village of Brook-in-Waterland is located just 12 km from Amsterdam. A quiet and rustic village of no more than 2,500 people, the surrounded water village of Brook-in-Waterland is one of the most beautiful places in the Netherlands, comparable to the famous Dutch water village of Giethoorn. When you enter the village you will immediately notice the detached wooden houses. It is mainly gray in color with a deviation towards green, soft green and blue. These homes define the village. Brooke-in-Waterland is best explored on foot. You'll find more than 80 monuments from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries dotted over the village. The best view of Brook-in-Waterland Village is from the water. Canoes or kayaks are available for hire on the outskirts of the village. Brook-in-Waterland is accessible from Amsterdam Central Station, there is a bus every 4 minutes to Brook-in-Waterland. The village can be easily reached by car.