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...
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...
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 ...
Demonstraties flessenscheepjes bouwen in Flessenscheepjesmuseum
address Flessenscheepjes museum, Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen
During the summer holidays, a ship-in-a-bottle builder will be present at the museum on Saturdays to provide explanations.
Friday 17 July 2026
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...
Friday 17 July 2026
Jubileum expositie Enkhuizer Klokkenspelvereniging
address Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkerksteeg 1, Enkhuizen
Anniversary exhibition Enkhuizen Carillon Association
Friday 17 July 2026
Expositie Schilderijen van Afra Schooneman
address Stadhuis, Breedstraat 53, Enkhuizen
In the months of July and August, there is once again a new exhibition in Enkhuizen City Hall, namely paintings by Afra Schooneman.
Friday 17 July 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...
Friday 17 July 2026
Expositie “Schepen zonder zeil”
address Flessenscheepjes museum, Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen
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...
Friday 17 July 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
De Windbruid
The Windbruid is a traditional sailing ship where you can spend the night during the winter months (1 November to 31 Mar...
VVV Enkhuizen e.o.
Welcome to VVV Enkhuizen! We are glad you are here! Do you want to know more about Enkhuizen and the beautiful surroundi...
Café de Enckhuyser
De Enckhuyser is the sports café of Enkhuizen, where guests and conviviality are number 1. The mission of De Enckhuyser...
Happy Sailing
Happy Sailing specializes in renting sailing yachts from 30 to 50 feet, suitable for the IJsselmeer, the Markermeer and ...
Villa Holiday Park IJsselhof
Escape to Villa Holiday Park IJsselhof, located in the beautiful, blooming Andijk on the IJsselmeer. Here you can enjoy ...
Vishandel Visser
Close to the railway station and between the ports of Enkhuizen you will find Vishandel Visser. The cozy square at the V...
Menace Menswear
A quiet men's fashion store filled with timeless clothing, fine basics, overshirts, jeans, sweaters, shirts, accessories...
CNTR Gym – Sportschool en fitness
CNTR.GYM is gelegen in het hart van Enkhuizen, verdeeld over 2 locaties. Onze missie is om jou te laten ervaren hoe leuk...
Suydersee Hotel
The SuyderSee Hotel is centrally located yet offers a peaceful setting. The hotel has a classic and inviting atmosphere,...
Buyshaven
The Buyshaven is a sheltered and beautifully situated harbour in Enkhuizen. The harbour is a beautiful place for water s...
Hemony carillon
The wealth of the Golden Age enabled the Municipality of Enkhuizen to purchase a precious Hemony carillon twice. In 1648...
Van Stek Yachting
If you decide to sell your boat, ship or yacht, it is nice if the sale goes well. Van Stek Yachting is happy to help you...
