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
Carnaval Zwaag
address Zwaag, Wilhelminastraat , Zwaag
On March 2, 2025, the annual Carnival Parade will take place in Zwaag, with tens of thousands of visitors who are carried away in the cheerful and exu...
Westfriese Struuntocht
address Station Enkhuizen, Stationsplein , Enkhuizen
A fundraising walk full of surprises. During the walk through Enkhuizen at night you walk past and sometimes even through special buildings. Along the...
Kermis Hoorn
address Hoorn Binnenstad, Grote Noord , Hoorn nh
With 70 attractions this is the funfair of North Holland! Enjoy 10 days of the most fun party in Hoorn.
Professionele fotoshoot tussen de tulpen – Anna Paulowna & Aartswoud
address Aartswoud en Anna Paulowna ,
Have unique photos taken among the tulips! Have you always dreamed of a beautiful photo amidst colorful tulip fields? This is your chance! On Saturday...
Summer opening of the Westerkerk
address Westerkerk, Westerstraat 138, Enkhuizen
The church is open to visitors in the afternoons during the summer months. In 2026, the opening period is from June 2 to June 20, and subsequently fro...
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Kermis in Enkhuizen
De kermis staat op de parkeerplaats achter de HEMA en er staan onder andere de volgende attracties: botsauto’s, draaimolen, eendjes vissen, touwtje ...
Lappendag (market)
address Lappendag , Westerstraat , Enkhuizen
Monday June 23 is Lappendag Enkhuizen! The annual Lappendag is a typical West Frisian tradition. At this cozy annual market in the city center of Enkh...
Met nieuwe ogen
address Zuiderzeemuseum, Sluisweg 1, Enkhuizen
Ontdek in de jubileumtentoonstelling Met nieuwe ogen hoe de geschiedenis van de Zuiderzee hedendaagse kunstenaars inspireert.
Saturday 27 June 2026
Openstelling Zuiderkerk
From October 4th to June 28th, the church is open to the public on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is perfect for those who want to enjoy the...
Saturday 27 June 2026
Expositie “Het werk Mijner handen”
address Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkerksteeg 1, Enkhuizen
Paintings depicting the life of Christ, including twelve new works under the title “The Hands and Feet of Jesus”.
Saturday 27 June 2026
Makerij – Klederdracht in potlood
address Het Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12-22, Enkhuizen
Ontdek hoe alledaagse kleding verandert in kunst. In deze workshop ga je samen met tekenaar en docent Daphne Gerritsma aan de slag met potlood en papi...
Saturday 27 June 2026
Ontdekkingstuin de Garden
address de Garden, Randweg N505 , Enkhuizen
Something beautiful is growing in Enkhuizen! How does it grow again? In the Garden discovery garden, the general public is introduced to the growth an...
Saturday 27 June 2026
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!
Top locations
Ferry Urk-Enkhuizen
The cozy passenger ship De Zuiderzee sails a regular service to Urk in the summer months and vice versa. From about the ...
De Sprong Exclusive Ladies Fashion
In the beautiful monumental building of the Westfriese Munt you will find De Sprong Exclusive Women's Fashion. At De Spr...
B&B Koekelo(e)ren onder de Zuidertoren
Koekelo(e)ren onder de Zuidertoren is situated within the fortress of the old town of Enkhuizen. The two-person bedroom ...
Escape Tour Enkhuizen
With the Escape Tour Enkhuizen you dive into the story of the fanatical royal supporter and discover the nicest places i...
Sheep farm De Schapenstreek
De Schapenstreek in Lutjebroek is an organic dairy and care farm. Moor your boat and enjoy a delicious organic ice cream...
McDonald’s
The guest is number one at McDonald's. You will therefore be served quickly and friendly and will receive high-quality p...
De Mastenbar
You will find the Mastenbar in the always pleasant Compagnieshaven.
TuinGoed Bonatèr
TuinGoed Bonatèr is a young, organic nursery in the West Frisian village of Venhuizen. Close to the IJsselmeerdijk, bet...
Bulb Camper route
Four flower bulb and tuber growers are launching a new route for campers in the Holland Boven Amsterdam region. This has...
Huiskamer van Enkhuizen
In the buildings on the Westerstraat (Enkhuizen) and the Nieuwstraat (Medemblik) you will find the atmospheric shops of ...
Snouck van Loosenhuis
The Snouck van Loosenhuis is a prominent town house on the Oude Haven in Enkhuizen. The 18th century part is the former ...
Interactive Museum Sow to Grow
The visitor of this experience is introduced to plant breeding in an interactive way and experiences the enormous impact...
