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Alphen-Chaam

Little Dutch gem, land rich in history, nature and peace.

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Villages, Slow Food, Wine, Eritage, Nature, Culture, Olive Oil, Trekking

Alphen-Chaam is a charming and peaceful town located in the Netherlands. This municipality of just over 10,000 inhabitants is a candidate to be a real jewel within the landscape of the Netherlands and Europe as a whole. Its tranquility, well-established traditions and commitment to maintaining the authenticity of the place make it one of the ideal towns for the Cittaslow movement. Alphen-Chaam promotes a series of events throughout the year that aim to engage the local community and tourists in the enhancement of the municipality's cultural-historical and natural resources. These include the Ecotrail in The Four Rivers Park, the Chaam Arts Festival, and the annual Festival of Trees. The area surrounding Alphen-Chaam offers a diverse mix of forests, waterways, and open fields. Visitors can explore the area through a number of hiking and biking trails. They can also enjoy local cuisine at one of the many restaurants and cafes serving locally produced food and drinks. Environmental protection and sustainable development are at the heart of the municipality's policies, also evident in the efficient and environmentally sustainable transportation network.

Slow Tourism

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Slow Events

Slow Events.

Main Slow Event 

Cittaslow Sunday Alphen-Chaam

Autumn, September

Cittaslow Sunday in Alphen-Chaam: cycling for my food! On the 26th of september, the Supporters of Cittaslow Alphen-Chaam will open their doors for visitors. Visitors will be able to get to know the Supporters of Cittaslow and their products and services. Here they can taste local food products, participate in workshops and have guided tours. Visitors can make their own cycling route based on a food and bicycle map, provided by Cittaslow Alphen-Chaam. The map points out all producers of local food products and the Cittaslow Supporters. Visitors can make their own cycling route throughout Cittaslow Alphen-Chaams nature and visit the companies of their interest.

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