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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 Café de Paus, Pieter Janszoon Jongstraat 96, Lutjebroek

Taaipop

On Saturday 5 April 2025, Stichting Taaipop will be organising the eponymous Taaipop festival for the 37th year. Good music, conviviality and a relaxe...

category FestivalMusic
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Muziek: Depeche mood + 80s Dance Party

All you’ve ever wanted, all you’ve ever needed is heeeere, op 11 april! Dan brengen we een ode aan een van de meest invloedrijke bands ooit: Depec...

category Music
address De Eendracht in Van Bleiswijk, Westerstraat 84, Enkhuizen

Keez tournament at De Eendracht in Van Bleiswijk.

Come and have a game of cheese at Eendracht in Bleiswijk, sign up together with your gaming partner.

Sunday 12 April 2026

category Going out
Sun12Apr
address Flessenscheepjes museum, Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen

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...

Sunday 12 April 2026

category cultureexcursion
Sun12Apr
address Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkerksteeg 1, Enkhuizen

Expositie Passie in de Zuiderkerk

Passie staat voor hartstocht én voor het lijden van Jezus. Kunstenares Hilde Hoving verbeeldt dit onderwerp in twintig schilderijen.

Sunday 12 April 2026

category cultureeducatief
Sun12Apr
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Drombar: muziek: Dirk Koster

Zondagmiddag 12 april staat Dirk Koster in Drombar, vrij entree!

Sunday 12 April 2026

category Music
Sun12Apr
address Stadhuis, Breedstraat 53, Enkhuizen

Expositie Blauwe Zaal stadhuis Enkhuizen, Frea May schilderijen en José Brugman keramiek

Frea May-van der Veen, professional painter, born in Enkhuizen, exhibits together with ceramicist José Brugman from Hauwert in the Blue Hall of the T...

Monday 13 April 2026

category cultureeducatief
Mon13Apr
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Film: Il Conformista

Het werk van Bernardo Bertolucci en de meesterlijke cinematografie van Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now) heeft generaties filmmakers geïnspireerd, va...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

category Cinema
Tue14Apr
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Film: I Swear

Het ontroerende en waargebeurde levensverhaal van John Davidson en zijn strijd met Tourette.

Tuesday 14 April 2026

category Cinema
Tue14Apr
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 De Nieuwe Doelen, Spoorstraat 2, Enkhuizen

Maestro – Koninklijk Stedelijk Muziekkorps

Well-known Enkhuizen locals on stage: who will win over the audience, jury, and orchestra as Maestro 2026?

Friday 17 April 2026

category concertcultureGoing out
Fri17Apr
address Zuiderkerk, Zuiderkerksteeg 1, Enkhuizen

Voorstelling Chimera Trio

Founded in 2012, the Chimaera Trio profiles itself as an ambassador for the interesting and unusual combination of instruments.

Saturday 18 April 2026

category cultureMusic
Sat18Apr

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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B&B De Windbruid

address Tussen Twee Havens 1, Enkhuizen

The Windbruid is a traditional sailing ship where you can spend the night during the winter months (1 November to 31 Mar...

category Overnight staysailing

Sprookjeswonderland

address Kooizandweg 9, Enkhuizen

Sprookjeswonderland is an enchanting park for families or for grandparents with their grandchildren. There is plenty to ...

category AttractiongroupsKids

De Librije

address Westerstraat 138, Enkhuizen

The Netherlands has only one seventeenth-century city library that has been preserved at its original location. That is ...

category culturePlaces of interest

Pour Vous Francaise

address De Middend 176-180, Bovenkarspel

Etos is one of the largest drugstore chains in the Netherlands. Etos has an extensive range of beauty, health and body c...

category shopping

Vakantiepark Het Grootslag

address Proefpolder 4, Andijk

Holiday park Het Grootslag is located directly on the IJsselmeer and close to Andijk Marina and a sandy beach.

category groupsKidsOvernight stay

Happy Sailing

address Tussen twee havens 1, Enkhuizen

Happy Sailing specializes in renting sailing yachts from 30 to 50 feet, suitable for the IJsselmeer, the Markermeer and ...

category active/sportygroupssailing

B&B Tante Roosje

address Heiligeweg 21, Enkhuizen

Bed and Breakfast Tante Roosje is located in the middle of the farm corner of Enkhuizen, a stone's throw from the histor...

category Overnight stay

Galery Onopgemerkte Schatten

address Westerstraat 124, Enkhuizen

Puur & g!fts is a nice gift shop with attention to sustainability, reuse and social entrepreneurship. A shop full of...

category shopping

India Roti Room

address Nieuwstraat 15, Enkhuizen

India Roti Room is the only Indian restaurant in Enkhuizen. In the restaurant you can enjoy the most delicious dishes fr...

category Food & Drink

‘t Ankertje Eat & Drink

address Dijk 6, Enkhuizen

The terrace of 't Ankertje Eten & Drinken is located in one of the most beautiful spots in Enkhuizen, with a view of...

category barFood & Drinkterras

Beauty Salon Divera

address Van Bleiswijkstraat 68, Enkhuizen

Beauty Salon Divera has been a trusted address in Enkhuizen for beauty care and skin therapy since 1995. You can go to t...

category shopping

Elements Yoga & Retreats

address Paktuinen 23-b, Enkhuizen

Elements Yoga & Retreats is a young company, located in the old city center of Enkhuizen. Elements Yoga consists of a be...

category active/sporty