By bicycle and ferry service
” Enkhuizen has a wide range of ferry services. During the summer months, several ships depart daily from Enkhuizen to take you to Stavoren, Urk and Medemblik. “
Bring your bike on board!
Ferry service Stavoren
A crossing with ferry Bep Glasius is the beginning of a pleasant cycling vacation or day out. From the comfortable salon ship you see the most beautiful yachts and classic ships glide by. Or maybe even a flight of cormorants. A day return trip of three, six or nine hours brings you back to the other side. Coffee, a drink, snack or plate service dish, on the Bep Glasius you lack nothing. Bikes can be taken on board and you can charge your electric bike on the way.
Crossing to Urk
The passenger ship the Zuiderzee sails back and forth to Urk. The crossing to the former island departs twice a day and takes ninety minutes. The ferry service can be part of your cycling vacation, but a day trip to Urk is also worthwhile. A variety of drinks, appetizers and snacks are available on board the Zuiderzee. The ship is completely wheelchair accessible, bicycles can be taken along and there is a charging point for electric bicycles.
The Historical Triangle
The journey with the Museum Steam Tram takes you more to another time, when three centuries-old IJsselmeer towns were connected by boat and steam streetcar. From Enkhuizen, museum ship Friesland sails across the IJsselmeer to Medemblik. from there Bello and the other historic steam streetcars of the Museum Steam Tram take you via small stations to Hoorn. A fascinating ride through the West Frisian landscape with many beautiful cheese-cover farmhouses and wide vistas.
Cycling in and around Enkhuizen
Cycling routes in Westfriesland
Night Out
Drop-off points along the way
Villages in Westfriesland
Bridges and locks
Dining Out
In Enkhuizen you will find many cozy restaurants where you can eat and drink. We have listed the nicest catering establishments for a bite to eat, a drink or an evening out for you. So you can see at a glance which restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues you can find in Enkhuizen and the surrounding area.
A day of history
When you walk through Enkhuizen you will feast your eyes! With its 366 monuments within walking distance, it is like one big open-air museum. It is a unique historic town where time seems to have stood still. The historic city center still breathes the atmosphere of the Golden Age. Many beautiful monumental buildings and defenses have been preserved.
Cute stores
With plenty of variety and nice specialty stores, shopping in Enkhuizen is still a real surprise! You will find the most special stores and boutiques. The Coffy-Huys, for example, is an atmospheric store for fresh coffee, tea and traditional chocolates. Be inspired by the fun shopping route!
Out and about
There is much to see and experience in Enkhuizen for young and old alike. There are several museums such as the Flessenscheepjesmuseum and the Interactive Museum Sow to Grow. At the Zuiderzee Museum, the history of the Zuiderzee region comes to life. Children can have fun in the nostalgic playground and Sprookjeswonderland.
