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 ...
Film: Jimpa
address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen
When Frances wants to continue living with her gay grandfather in Amsterdam, Hannah is forced to reconsider her complex relationship with her father a...
Friday 17 July 2026
Met nieuwe ogen
address Zuiderzeemuseum, Sluisweg 1, Enkhuizen
Ontdek in de jubileumtentoonstelling Met nieuwe ogen hoe de geschiedenis van de Zuiderzee hedendaagse kunstenaars inspireert.
Friday 17 July 2026
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
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
Slijterij De Dijk
In one of the most beautiful streets of Enkhuizen (De Dijk) you will find liquor store De Dijk.
Lady Victoria
Come aboard and experience the rich history of this world traveler and survivor of hurricane Luis. Sailing yacht Lady Vi...
Boutique Hotel Enkhuizen
Ervaar de charme van Boutique Hotel Enkhuizen In het hart van de historische havenstad Enkhuizen vind je Boutique Hotel ...
Seasons – Your comfy food place
Feel at home at Seasons and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink in a relaxed atmosphere. Situated on the Melkmarkt with a sp...
Swimming Pool de Weid
At Swimming Pool De Weid there are three pools in which you can splash. Swim laps in the large pool or have fun in the r...
de Garden
Like a gift slowly being unwrapped, the Garden discovery garden in Enkhuizen is awakening. Soon, all the vegetables, flo...
Beauty Salon Divera
Beauty Salon Divera has been a trusted address in Enkhuizen for beauty care and skin therapy since 1995. You can go to t...
Museumstoomtram Hoorn-Medemblik
The most exciting time travel with steam tram and boat!
SailWise
SailWise offers various multi-day holidays for people with disabilities. Together with professional staff and well-train...
Hemony carillon
The wealth of the Golden Age enabled the Municipality of Enkhuizen to purchase a precious Hemony carillon twice. In 1648...
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...
IVN West-Friesland
At IVN, working on a healthy environment is central. In this context, all kinds of nature activities are organized for y...
