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Welcome to Enkhuizen

Walk, bike or sail through Enkhuizen and feast your eyes. Within the old ramparts you will find no fewer than 361 national monuments as well as the most unusual street names.

Discover Enkhuizen
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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!

Discover Enkhuizen

Visiting from the water
A day of history
Atmospheric shopping

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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Sat 24 Oct

Avond in ‘t Zuiderzeedorp

address Zuiderzeemuseum, Sluisweg 1, Enkhuizen

Hundreds of storm lanterns illuminate the streets and cottages during two atmospheric evening openings. Enjoy live music performances and the unique a...

Saturday 24 October 2026

Sat 24 Oct

Oudhollandse kermis

address Zuiderzeemuseum, Sluisweg 1, Enkhuizen

Experience the coziest autumn holiday in the Zuiderzee village. Hop on historic fairground rides, play classic games, and enjoy a delicious cotton can...

Saturday 24 October 2026

Sat 24 Oct

Oudhollandse kermis

address Zuiderzeemuseum, Wierdijk 12, Enkhuizen

From October 10 to 25, experience a fair just like in the old days together with your (grand)children.

Saturday 24 October 2026

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Sat 24 Oct

Cursus stadsgeschiedenis

address Vereniging Oud Enkhuizen, Kaasmarkt 8, Enkhuizen

Vereniging Oud Enkhuizen is organizing a City History course on the evenings of October 10, 24, and 31 and November 7 (/14) at De Waag.

Saturday 24 October 2026

category educatiefexcursion
Sat 24 Oct

Festival: Halloween at the Drom! 2de editie

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Op 24 oktober opent De Drom opnieuw haar deuren voor een avond vol spooky vibes, foute hits, dansbare klassiekers en Halloween-energie!

Saturday 24 October 2026

Sat 24 Oct

Expositie “Schepen zonder zeil”

address Flessenscheepjes museum, Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen

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...

Saturday 24 October 2026

category cultureexcursion
Sun 25 Oct

Schrijverscafé met Frank Schaper bij Cultura in Andijk op Zondag 25 oktober

Trump, Trump and more Trump. Cultura Plus is organising a writers' café with Frank Schaper. On Sunday 25 October, there will be another writers' caf...

Sunday 25 October 2026

category cultureTheater
Sun 25 Oct

Film: Dromkids: Shaun het Schaap: Het Beest van de Boerderij

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Een beestachtig leuk en gloednieuw Halloween-avontuur met de meest eigenwijze kudde ter wereld

Sunday 25 October 2026

Sun 25 Oct

Theater: Dromkids: Peter Pan

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Vlieg mee naar Nooitgedachtland! Een magische Peter Pan-voorstelling vol avontuur, fantasie en muziek voor iedereen vanaf 5 jaar.

Sunday 25 October 2026

Sun 25 Oct

Peter Pan voorstelling

address Drombar, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Fly along to Neverland! A magical Peter Pan show full of adventure, fantasy, and music for everyone aged 5 and up.

Sunday 25 October 2026

category excursionTheater
Mon 26 Oct

Film: Human Nature

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Over de ultieme zoektocht naar stilte en jezelf in de ijzige Arctische wildernis

Monday 26 October 2026

Mon 26 Oct

Expositie Yvonne Noorman “Het leven verbeeld”

address Stadhuis, Breedstraat 53, Enkhuizen

Exhibition Yvonne Noorman "Life Imagined". Colorful work that creates space for (inner) dialogue. Location: City Hall

Monday 26 October 2026

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locations

De Sprong Exclusive Ladies Fashion

address Westerstraat 125, Enkhuizen

In the beautiful monumental building of the Westfriese Munt you will find De Sprong Exclusive Women's Fashion. At De Spr...

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Theater De Verteltuin

address Hemmerbuurt 103, Hem

Reading aloud, wonderful childhood memories. Do you remember? Home earlier, before going to sleep? At school, before the...

category Attractiongroups

Vergaderruimte Het Station ‘Wachtkamer 1e klasse’

address Stationsplein 1, Enkhuizen

Step into a space where history and inspiration converge. In Enkhuizen's historic station building, you'll find a meetin...

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Bed & Breakfast Enkhuizen

address Westerstraat 157, Enkhuizen

Bed & Breakfast Enkhuizen is located right in the historic center of Enkhuizen, just a stone's throw from the histor...

category bed&breakfastOvernight stay

De Gouwe Droom

address De Gouw 11, Bovenkarspel

In the De Gouwe Droom holiday home you can spend time with family or friends.

category groepsaccommodatiegroupsKids

Dragonfly Rib Events

address Jachthaven 1,

Experience, feel, enjoy! Encounter the natural elements and stimulate all your senses on the water!

category actiefactive/sporty

Enkhuizer Zand

address Kooizandweg 4, Enkhuizen

The Enkhuizerzand is a public recreation area for all residents. With a large beach, a park with holiday homes and a new...

category active/sportyPlaces of interest

Doopsgezinde vermaning

address Venedie 17, Enkhuizen

The Mennonite church is of architectural-historical value: it is a representative example of a neo-Renaissance church.

category historyPlaces of interest

Sushi restaurant Umai Fusion

address Westerstraat 66, Enkhuizen

Stap binnen en laat je meenemen op een culinaire avontuur vol smaak en verfijning. In dit sushi restaurant draait alles ...

category Food & Drink

Nieuwsgierig Aagje van Enkhuizen

address Westerstraat 67, Enkhuizen

A cozy shop full of souvenirs from Enkhuizen and the Netherlands, (backpacks and leather) bags, wallets, cards, sunglass...

category shopping

Nutszaal

address Patershof 4, Enkhuizen

This special concert hall originated from the activities of the Maatschappij tot Nut van het Algemeen, founded in 1784. ...

category Art & CulturePlaces of interest

Tjalkjacht Pelikaan

address Tussen Twee Havens Buitenhaven 1, Enkhuizen

Welcome aboard the tjalk yacht Pelikaan, a wonderful sailing "holiday home" with 6 spacious cabins, 2 showers, 2 toilets...

category bed&breakfastgroepsaccommodatieOvernight stay