Tips for spring
Tips for spring
Springtime is a great time to get out and about. Enjoy the bulb and tulip fields during a hike or bike ride.
Looking for inspiration for fun activities? Then check out our tips!
Hiking in spring
In Enkhuizen and the surrounding area, you can take lovely walks. You can choose from fun and unusual town walks and special city walks, such as Mooi Enkhuizen or the Rare street names route. But you can also enjoy beautiful walking routes in the Enkhuizen area.
Walking through Westfriesland
The walking network of Recreatieschap Westfriesland offers many options. The walking network consists of starting points from which you can start different rounds. So you can put together your own walking route!
Nature trail
In the Streekbos you can enjoy walking in every season. Walk the Natuurpad in the Ecoproject of the Streekbos and be surprised by the rich, varied nature and great biodiversity. We recommend you put on boots or sturdy walking shoes, especially in wet periods.
After hiking, you can get a fresh coffee or hot chocolate at IJgenweis Eten & Drinken.
IVN Spring Walks
When the trees turn green again, flowers appear everywhere and birds sing to their hearts' content, it can only mean one thing: spring! Put on your walking shoes and come see! Nature guides from IVN West-Friesland have created 3 walks.
Cycling along the bulbs
In spring, the bulb fields are in beautiful bloom. This bicycle route from route.nl takes you past the tulip fields of Westfriesland and through characteristic towns such as Venhuizen, Hoogkarspel and historic Enkhuizen, where the route begins.
Ride along the bulb fields
Take a ride on the Museum Steam Tram past the colorful bulb fields. In spring, the tulips between Hoon and Medemblik are in beautiful bloom. Would you like a ride on the steam streetcar? Then book your ticket here!
Flowerbulb Camper Tour
About four bulb and tuber growers have set up a route for RVers in the Holland Boven Amsterdam region. This allows camper owners to spend a midweek or week at bulb and tuber growers. You can't get any closer to the!
West Frisian sales stalls
In spring, it is wonderful to bike or walk along the endless bulb fields. Along the road you will find nice stalls with fresh produce, where you can also buy flower bulbs or a bunch of tulips.
The most beautiful bulb fields in the Kop
Camperman describes the camper flower bulb route in the Kop van Noord-Holland in his blog. “If you want to enjoy that sea of colors in peace, then the Kop van Noord-Holland is the place to be.”
Spring Activities
In spring there is also plenty to do for (young) children. At Hertenkamp Enkhuizen there are special experience mornings at the petting zoo for the very young.
Spring Walks
In Enkhuizen and the surrounding area, you can take a wonderful walk. You can choose from fun and unusual town walks, such as Mooi Enkhuizen or the Rare street names route. But you can also enjoy beautiful walking routes in the surroundings of Enkhuizen.
Climbing Park Streekbos
Do you like excitement, being active and nature? Then you can have your fun at Klimpark Streekbos in Bovenkarspel. In the May vacations the climbing park is open daily. A fun, adventurous and exciting day out for young and old!
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Autumn vacations in Enkhuizen
In the autumn vacations there is plenty to do in Enkhuizen and the surrounding area. Come climb in climbing park Het Streekbos or walk the Blotevoetenpad with your bare feet. Do you like culture? Then visit one of the museums or walk the Enkhuizen Art Route. Or go swimming, to the movies or the petting zoo!
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.
Eating fish in Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is a town on the IJsselmeer where you can eat delicious seafood in one of the many fish restaurants. Enjoy freshly smoked eel, salmon and mussels. Come eat delicious fish in Enkhuizen!
Fun exit points
In Enkhuizen and Westfriesland you can enjoy cycling and walking. Want to take a break along the way and enjoy some goodies at the same time? We have lined up some great places to stop off!
Enkhuizen opens its doors
The beginning of spring means the beginning of the tourist season in Enkhuizen. From the beginning of April, various attractions and exhibitions open their doors. Come and visit Enkhuizen!
Tips for the holiday months (St. Nicholas and Christmas)
“In November and December (the holiday months) there is a lot to do in cozy, wintery Enkhuizen. Come Christmas shopping, visit Sprookjeswinterland and discover the best outings for the Christmas vacations.”
