Tips for the holiday months (St. Nicholas and Christmas)
Winter events – Our 8 tips
December 9 – January 7 Enkhuizer
Light Days
until 7 January 2024
Exhibition 75 years Zuiderzee Museum
25 and 26 November and 3 December
Pietendorp Zuiderzee Museum
December 16 through January 7, 2024
Fairytale Winterland
December 9
Winter Fair
17 February
Outlet day
Various dates Join one of the VVV winter walks
Vestingstad Enkhuizen - Fairytale beauty in winter!
Enkhuizen is one of those towns where you can enjoy strolling along beautiful canals and atmospherically lit streets with striking names like Hemeltje and Drie Groene Eikels. Discover special stores and nice museums at your leisure, have a coffee at the Rijksmagazijn or Coffy-Huys, a glass of wine at the Drombar…
Be sure to walk over the old sea wall and stand there for a while to enjoy the panoramic view of the IJsselmeer. In the early morning, the misty lake is breathlessly beautiful; in the evening, on a clear day, you can see the lights of Friesland sparkling. Enkhuizen is pure enjoyment that feels good!
Tips for the festive months
Atmospheric December shopping
December is the month to surprise your family and friends with a nice gift. Enkhuizen's atmospheric town center offers plenty of variety and nice specialty stores. So you can shop all your December gifts together with ease.
Experience enchantment in Fairy Tale Winterland
For families with (grand)children, Fairytale Wonderland is an enchantingly fun day out. In December, the entire park is transformed into Fairy Tale Winterland. The park is then illuminated with thousands of atmospheric lights and lanterns.
Zuiderzeelicht
Stroll the atmospherically lit streets of the Outdoor Museum in the evening and let presenter Kees Tol draw you into the gripping story of a wayward girl who would change Volendam forever.
Enkhuizer light days
From mid-December to early January, 't Suud, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Enkhuizen, is festively decorated and illuminated. In the afternoon at four o'clock the candles and Christmas lights are lit here.
The Christmas Party at Brewery de Werf
We looove Christmas. So we're going for the ultimate Christmas vibe! Think Wham!, reindeer on sweaters, Christmas cocktails, pine needles, snacks and singing along with the best of the Top2000. Save the date! Let's get festive! Coming soon: more details & tickets.
Together at Christmas
Christmas begins in Enkhuizen on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 in the Westerkerk! Youth choir Reaching Hand and the Royal Municipal Music Corps (KSM) will come together to usher in Christmas musically.
Red plush in sturdy fortress tower
When you say Enkhuizen, you say the Drommedaris. This sturdy fortified tower has had several functions in the past, from prison to post office. Today, the Drommedaris is primarily a cultural center.
Zuiderzee Treasures
On a beautiful (or not so beautiful) winter day, visit the Indoor Museum of the Zuiderzee Museum. Discover all about the origins and construction of the Outdoor Museum in the exhibition 75 Years of the Zuiderzee Museum.
Unique in the world
Sailors used to make bottle ships during lulls, a precision job that involved bringing all the parts through the bottle opening. At the Bottle Ship Museum, they have gathered the largest collection in the world.
Sow to Grow
Visit the “Sow to Grow” interactive museum.
Kidsproof
Are you traveling with young children? There is plenty to do for them too. Enkhuizen is completely kid-friendly with large and small playgrounds, fun hands-on museums, children's theater and movies in the Drommedaris, kid-friendly restaurants and Sprookjeswonderland!
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Sinterklaas in Enkhuizen
Sinterklaas will arrive in Enkhuizen this year on November 18. In the shopping street the cozy lights are already hanging and you are welcome for your shopping. Once Sinterklaas is in the country, you can participate in a very fun Pieten Speurtocht through Enkhuizen. We are warming up for a cozy December month!
Ode to the landscape
This year we celebrate the beauty of the landscape in North Holland. Immerse yourself in the art projects, exhibitions and excursions; experience the theme year full of activities at various locations throughout North Holland.
Weekend in Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is a very nice destination for a weekend getaway. The historic city is beautiful to walk through. There are cozy restaurants, interesting museums and always plenty of activities to do.
10 tips for Valentine’s Day!
Where would we be without love? So surprise your loved one on Valentine's Day (any other day is fine too!) with a beautiful, delicious, loving gift. Extra sweet, of course, if you buy your Valentine's gifts in Enkhuizen! A bunch of flowers or a beautiful lingerie set are always a good choice, but we would be happy to give you a few other tips!
Historical navigational chart
Together with Vereniging Oud Enkhuizen and Vereniging Oud Stede Broec, we have created a handy and fun boating map: the Historical Boating Map. Pick it up for free at VVV Enkhuizen this summer or download it here.
Visiting Enkhuizen with a group
Enkhuizen is a great destination for groups looking for a fun-filled day. Whether you are planning a family outing, organizing a company outing or just want to spend a fun day with friends, Enkhuizen has everything you need.
