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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

category excursion
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

Menace Menswear

address Westerstraat 74, Enkhuizen

A quiet men's fashion store filled with timeless clothing, fine basics, overshirts, jeans, sweaters, shirts, accessories...

category shopping

Drommedaris

address Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

The Drommedaris, or Chain Gate, was built in 1540 as a city gate, part of the city wall that surrounded Enkhuizen at the...

category Art & CultureAttractionhistory

De Graaff van Enckhuysen

address Westerstraat 71, Enkhuizen

De Graaff van Enckhuysen is a specialty cheese and delicatessen shop, located in the historic city center of Enkhuizen.

category shopping

Carlos Bikes

address Nijverheidsweg 7, Wervershoof

Carlos Bikes guarantees fun. For a company outing, family outing or group outing. But they can also make a holiday in We...

category Attraction

Villa Fridhem

address Westerbuurt 41, Venhuizen

Are you coming to explore Enkhuizen and the surrounding area with a group soon? Then immerse yourself in the luxury of V...

category groepsaccommodatiegroupsOvernight stay

Die Port van Cleve

address Dijk 74-76, Enkhuizen

Hotel Die Port van Cleve is located in the centre of Enkhuizen on the inner harbour with a beautiful view of the Drommed...

category Food & Drinkhotel met restaurantOvernight stay

Suydersee Hotel

address Koltermanstraat 7, Enkhuizen

The SuyderSee Hotel is centrally located yet offers a peaceful setting. The hotel has a classic and inviting atmosphere,...

category Overnight stay

De Mastenbar

address Compagnieshaven 3, Enkhuizen

You will find the Mastenbar in the always pleasant Compagnieshaven.

category barFood & Drinkterras

Tierlantijn Wonen & Zusje

address Westerstraat 43-45, Enkhuizen

Tierlantijn would like to invite you to come and have a look. Because what could be more fun than visiting historic Enkh...

category shopping

Recreatiebedrijf Wat Aars

address Nes 204, Wervershoof

WAT AARS features a uniquely designed mini-golf park and is located in the village of Onderdijk (Wervershoof), just 10 k...

category active/sportygroupsKids

Hotel De Halve Maan

address Hoofdstraat 254, Bovenkarspel

The 31 rooms are cosily furnished and non-smoking. Each room has its own washing facilities, toilet, shower/bath and hai...

category Overnight stay

Dansworkshop

address Wilhelminaplantsoen 2, Enkhuizen

Kom lekker dansen!

category Kids