The trade-mark of Volendam village is a fishing village, 'fish & chips' and cheese. Where cheese is one of the interesting attractions for foreign tourists.Volendam's 'Cheese Factory', is located in 2 buildings combined into one, on 2 floors, over an area of ​​around 400 m2.

They presented Dutch cheese making, which is famous throughout the world for its deliciousness. With the best cow's milk, and appropriate fermentation, Dutch cheese is famous throughout the world.

The presentation was downstairs, in front of the cheese factory. And on the top floor is the sales area.

Actually, there are 2 regions that make the best Dutch cheese, namely Edam and Gouda.

The 'king' of typical Dutch cheeses, this type of cheese is made from quite a lot of cow's milk fat, namely 48 percent. The fermentation process is quite time consuming, namely 3 months to more than 5 years. After going through a fermentation process for 18 months, the cheese produced will usually have a strong taste. Gouda cheese is often served with fruit and wine, and is often served as a dessert.

The shape of a large round gouda cheese resembles a wheel with a pink wrapper made of wax. This cheese is made from cow's milk, its color is yellow or orange with a creamy texture and sweet taste. According to The Spruce Eats, the name of the cheese is taken from its hometown, Gouda, which is known as a cheese producer in the Netherlands. According to the official Gouda City website, every Thursday morning from April to September there is a gouda cheese market. Cheese makers and sellers gather to sell their best gouda. Starting from the 1500s to the 1700s, the Dutch created long-lasting cheeses such as gouda and edam. The reason is, the water content of this cheese is low and the outer layer contains vinegar and saffron. Gouda is easily recognized usually by its dark red wrapper, which looks like cheese rind. This layer is not edible, it must be peeled off and discarded.

Apart from Gouda cheese, edam is also one of the most popular and best-selling types in the Netherlands. The characteristic of Edam cheese lies in its shape which resembles a ball with slightly flat sides.This type of cheese is made from 40 percent skim milk fat so it has a soft and slightly savory taste on the tongue. Edam cheese is often served with a glass of beer to make the taste even stronger.

Currently, Dutch cheeses are starting to be introduced in various flavors. Seasoned by cheese experts, it turns out that Dutch cheeses are increasingly popular with fans. What is clear is that Dutch cheese always sells 'original tasty', plain yellow which smells delicious and appetizing!

 There is smoked cheese, like smoked meat, a bit dry but the taste can also make your mouth water. There is also cheese seasoned with chili. A slight reddish color, making Dutch cheese slightly spicy.

And lots of Dutch cheese flavors on display and for sale.

1 standard slice of cheese about 10 cm in diameter costs around 7.5 Euros to 15 Euros, depending on the taste and how it is made. Other diameters can be up to 20 cm, even the largest diameter is 40 cm. Big and heavy!