Volendam is a town in North Holland, 20 kilometres north of Amsterdam, also known as "the Pearl of the Zuiderzee".

The traditional costumes and wooden shoes are part of the village specialty. Volendam is a fishermen's village, and the bustling harbour area with the many boats are still a major attraction today.

In the Netherlands, Volendam is famous for its singers. There's a extensive Dutch music scene here and several of the most popular Dutch singers originate from this village.