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
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
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
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
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...
Expositie “Schepen zonder zeil”
When people think of a ship in a bottle, they often think of a sailing ship in a bottle. This is often true, but in reality, every interesting ship ha...
Monday 18 May 2026
Expositie werk Lida Hofstede
In May and June, there is an exhibition of the work of Lida Hofstede (during opening hours from Monday to Friday morning) in the beautiful historic to...
Monday 18 May 2026
Tussen Kunst & Kidz
Beleef een creatieve meivakantie in het Zuiderzeemuseum. Van 25 april t/m 3 mei staat het museum in het teken van kunst, verbeelding en samen plezier ...
Met nieuwe ogen
Ontdek in de jubileumtentoonstelling Met nieuwe ogen hoe de geschiedenis van de Zuiderzee hedendaagse kunstenaars inspireert.
GT-Tuesday
Vanaf dinsdag 18 mei elke dinsdag GT-Tuesday tussen 15:00-18:00 uur!
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Film: The drama
Vlak voor hun huwelijk stort alles in wanneer een geheim uit Emma’s verleden opduikt. Liefde slaat om in wantrouwen en paranoia in een duister spel.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Zin in Film
Samen kijken naar een goede film en vervolgens nagesprek.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Film: Zin in Film: Captain Fantastic
In de bossen voedt Ben zijn zes kinderen streng en idealistisch op. Na het overlijden van hun moeder dwingt een roadtrip hen de buitenwereld onder oge...
Tuesday 19 May 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
Anders kijken: op pad met je camera
Bekijk je wereld om je heen eens door een lens!
Rondvaart Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is more than a fishing village on the former Zuiderzee. The city also has a historic 'Boerenhoek' with canals,...
Zeilschool Zuiderzee
From picturesque Enkhuizen, Zuiderzee Sailing School offers a unique sailing experience on the IJsselmeer, the Markermee...
Meiden van de Wit
Are you looking for something beautiful for yourself, for your baby or for a special gift? Then you have come to the rig...
Accommodations Weeshuis Enkhuizen
Weeshuis Enkhuizen is a group accommodation in a beautiful monumental building, in the middle of the historic city cente...
Andijk Jacht Verhuur
Andijk Zeiljacht Verhuur is a family business that has existed for over 25 years and you are assured of excellent servic...
Interactive Museum Sow to Grow
The visitor of this experience is introduced to plant breeding in an interactive way and experiences the enormous impact...
Cultural Centre De Drommedaris
De Drom offers a lively stage on all facets of cultural area in Enkhuizen and surroundings that connects, inspires and m...
Midzomeravondmarkt
Op de langste avond van het jaar de leukste markt die er is!
Happy Sailing
Happy Sailing specializes in renting sailing yachts from 30 to 50 feet, suitable for the IJsselmeer, the Markermeer and ...
Café de Paus
Café de Paus in Lutjebroek offers the perfect accommodation for a fun day out! Have a drink with friends, attend a fun ...
Bakery Rood
Bakker Rood is located in the beautiful, old center of Enkhuizen. In the atmospheric shop you can see how all products i...
