Purmerend doesn't have many sights but it is nice to go to some time.
I know Purmerend quite good and I believe that it is a nice place, nice to visit some time as a tourist, nice to take a walk and to rest at the terrace at the large square and to check out the people that are marrying at the town hall. You mustn't stick a
Purmerend is a typical commuter city, so pass over it. Little catering industry, shops and culture. The only plus point os that you are close to places that are worth visiting, such as Alkmaan, Amsterdam and Hoorn.