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Enchanting Enkhuizen!

In winter, Enkhuizen transforms into a magical setting where history and atmosphere come together. Stroll through charming, beautifully lit streets in the evening and enjoy sparkling events such as Zuiderzeelicht. View all events via the button below.

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Einkaufstrasse Enkhuizen im winter

City for landlubbers and sailors. Walk, bike or sail through Enkhuizen and feast your eyes. Within the old ramparts you will find no fewer than 361 national monuments and the most unusual street names. Also discover the Zuiderzee Museum and Sprookjeswonderland, be surprised by the special stores and enjoy the cozy restaurants. A day in Enkhuizen flies by, stay overnight and be sure to come back!

Calendar of events

address Het Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen

Voorbij de foto

We're bombarded daily with images via television, social media, newspapers, magazines, and messaging apps. But what do we actually see, and who decide...

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category culture
Wed25Feb
address De Werf, Paktuinen 6, Enkhuizen

Woensdag Daghap at De Werf Enkhuizen

Wednesday = Specials Day at De Werf. Every Wednesday we serve a changing special of the day at a great price. No stress about making a choice, just de...

category food and drinks
address Bezoekerscentrum Hertenkamp Enkhuizen, Wilhelminaplantsoen 2, Enkhuizen

Insectenhotel maken

Maak je eigen insectenhotel!

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category educatiefexcursion
Wed25Feb
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Film: Rental Family

In Tokio speelt Brendan Fraser ingehuurde rollen voor vreemden en ontdekt hij echte verbindingen en levenszin.

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category Cinema
Wed25Feb
address Het Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen

Makerij Junior

Kom naar het Schathuys in het Zuiderzeemuseum en ga aan de slag in de Makerij Junior. Een creatieve maker leert je van alles over schilderen, ontwerpe...

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category culture
Wed25Feb
address Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12, Enkhuizen

Activiteiten voorjaars­vakantie in het Schathuys

During the spring break, the Zuiderzee Museum's Treasure House comes to life with activities for young and old.

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category cultureexcursion
Wed25Feb
address Theetuin Hertenkamp Enkhuizen, Wilhelminaplantsoen 1, Enkhuizen

Voorjaarsvakantie bij Het Hertenkamp

During the spring break, the Hertenkamp transforms into a place where children can get creative: crafting, baking, feeding, exploring, and getting dir...

Wednesday 25 February 2026

category Active and Sportyeducatiefexcursion
Wed25Feb
address Bezoekerscentrum Hertenkamp Enkhuizen, Wilhelminaplantsoen 2, Enkhuizen

Boerenknecht Diploma halen

Ben jij een goeie boerenknecht?

Thursday 26 February 2026

Thu26Feb
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Film: The Housemaid

The Housemaid met Sydney Sweeney en Amanda Seyfried volgt Millie, die als huishoudster bij een rijk koppel belandt waar haar droombaan verandert in ee...

Thursday 26 February 2026

category Cinema
Thu26Feb
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Festival: Muziek: Embrace Winterfestival

On February 27th, we return to the heart of Enkhuizen for a night where history meets the future of House, Techno and Drum & Bass.

Friday 27 February 2026

category FestivalMusic
Fri27Feb
address Bezoekerscentrum Hertenkamp Enkhuizen, Wilhelminaplantsoen 2, Enkhuizen

Tentoonstelling Dagbesteding Hertenkamp

Originele kunst over dagbesteding bij Hertenkamp Enkhuizen

Friday 27 February 2026

category excursion
Fri27Feb
address Het Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen

Collectief Kunstproject WATER verTELT

Laat je creativiteit de vrije loop en word onderdeel van een gezamenlijk kunstwerk over onze relatie met water.

Saturday 28 February 2026

category culture
Sat28Feb

Discover Enkhuizen

Visiting from the water
A day of history
Atmospheric shopping
Out with the family
By bicycle and ferry service

A day of history

No city has as many national monuments within walking distance of each other as Enkhuizen. When you walk through Enkhuizen you really imagine yourself back in time. The legacy of the former Golden Age is visible at every corner.

Discover historic Enkhuizen!
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Top locations

Guesthouse Goditi la vita

address De Hout 30a, Hem

All you have to do in this house is relax, enjoy and make memories. This stylish guesthouse, on an idyllic dead-end stre...

category Overnight stay

Hoedenmuseum Zet ‘m op

address Hornpad 11, Andijk

In this museum, Wil Gorter opens her hat collection of approximately 400 hats to the public.

category Art & CultureculturePlaces of interest

De Eendracht in Van Bleiswijk

address Westerstraat 84, Enkhuizen

Welcome to De Eendracht in Van Bleiswijk, the ideal place to enjoy good company and good food. Our doors are always open...

category Food & Drinkgroups

B&B 123

address Hoofdstraat 123, Bovenkarspel

This beautiful B&B in Bovenkarspel is fully equipped. TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, kitchen, private toilet and shower an...

category Overnight stay

De Graaff van Enckhuysen

address Westerstraat 71, Enkhuizen

De Graaff van Enckhuysen is a specialty cheese and delicatessen shop, located in the historic city center of Enkhuizen.

category shopping

Recreatieschap West-Friesland

address De Middend 2, Bovenkarspel

West Friesland has a lot to offer in terms of landscape, nature and recreation.

category active/sportyAttractionPlaces of interest

Zeilschip Abel Tasman

address Tussen twee havens 1, Enkhuizen

Sail a day with Party ship Abel Tasman: sailing on the IJsselmeer or the Wadden Sea is an unforgettable experience. Our ...

category active/sportygroupssailing

Rondvaart Enkhuizen

address Oude Gracht 1, Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen is more than a fishing village on the former Zuiderzee. The city also has a historic 'Boerenhoek' with canals,...

category Attractionsailing

Joosten Watersport

address Compagnieshaven 1, Enkhuizen

Joosten Watersport is the place to go for water sports supplies, leisure wear, technical clothing, shoes and boots, skik...

category active/sportysailingshopping

Herberg De Compagnie

address Spoorstraat 10-14, Enkhuizen

On the ground floor of Herberg De Compagnie is a café-restaurant where specialty beer and good food are combined. The h...

category Food & DrinkgroupsOvernight stay

Oud-Enkhuizen Kaas

address Westerstraat 23 23, Enkhuizen

Since 1881, the Van der Deure family in Enkhuizen has been synonymous with craftsmanship and quality. What began as a tr...

category shopping

Aan de Veste

address Noordergracht 56 , Enkhuizen

Aan de Veste is located in one of the most beautiful places in Enkhuizen, in the middle of the old city center and on th...

category Overnight stay