See artisans at work as they make wooden shoes, carve candles and create Delftware. At the Kolean Museum, exhibits illustrate how the famous Dutch cheeses of Gouda and Edam are made. A stop at the witches weigh-house, or Hexenwagg, will determine the guilt or innocence of witchcraft and provide a signed and sealed certificate to prove your innocence. Allow at least two hours to tour the theme park and bring plenty of film for your camera. The park is open daily through mid-October.
Younger children are free.
While the theme park closes during winter months, village specialty shops and the restaurant remain open. Dutch-costumed men and women tend the quaint array of shops where you'll find a vast selection of European imports. The selection features traditional Dutch goods, such as wooden shoes, lace, windmills and Delft china. From other parts of Europe you'll find candles, lead crystal, copper, brass, clocks, steins, tapestries and collectibles. Gourmet food lovers will be tempted by the selection of imported cheeses, breads, pastries, Belgium chocolates and Indonesian specialties.