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
B&B Villa Enkhuizen
Ingrid welcomes you to her listed city villa from 1894 with the unique Zwanenhuis. Villa Enkhuizen enjoys a magnificent ...
Teagarden De Libel
Hidden in a nostalgic spot in Andijk you will find the beautiful tea garden De Libel. It is a place where you can enjoy ...
Zuiderkerk
The 15th century St. Pancras or Zuiderkerk is a unique monumental building in the centre of the historic city of Enkhuiz...
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...
Patisserie Aurélie
Gastronomic patisserie with a unique touch! Artisanal chocolates, macaroons, cakes, confectionery and other delicacies p...
McDonald’s
The guest is number one at McDonald's. You will therefore be served quickly and friendly and will receive high-quality p...
Sprookjeswonderland
Sprookjeswonderland is an enchanting park for families or for grandparents with their grandchildren. There is plenty to ...
Zuiderzeemuseum
Story of a rich culture In 1932, the Afsluitdijk closed the Zuiderzee from the Wadden Sea and the new inland lake was na...
Sushi restaurant Umai Fusion
Stap binnen en laat je meenemen op een culinaire avontuur vol smaak en verfijning. In dit sushi restaurant draait alles ...
Onder de Wester
Be surprised and inspired in the beautifully restored restaurant: a 16th century national monument with an authentic-con...
Slijterij De Dijk
In one of the most beautiful streets of Enkhuizen (De Dijk) you will find liquor store De Dijk.
Vintagewinkel – De Baanbreker Enkhuizen
In this cozy, living-room-like shop at Venedie 6, you can score the most beautiful vintage items. It is a hidden treasur...
