De Woude is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland.

It is a part of the municipality of Castricum, and lies about 9 km south of Alkmaar.

The village is located on an island in the Alkmaardermeer [nl] and can only be reached by ferry.

[4] The old church from the 16th century had become derelict and beyond repair, and a village house was desired by the inhabitants of De Woude.

The church is in use for meetings, cultural activities and can be rented for weddings and parties.