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!
Calendar of events
Jazz Festival Enkhuizen (50th edition!)
On 13, 14 and 15 June 2025, Jazz Festival Enkhuizen celebrates its 50th edition with a vibrant program. For three days, national and international jaz...
Zomeropenstelling Westerkerk en Zuiderkerk
This summer, the beautiful Zuiderkerk and Westerkerk churches in Enkhuizen will once again open their doors to visitors. A unique opportunity to exper...
Monday 18 August 2025
Zomeropenstelling Stadsgevangenis
De Stadsgevangenis is van begin zomervakantie tot en met Open Monumentendag voor publiek geopend. De gevangenis is dan dagelijks van 13.00 tot 17.00 u...
Monday 18 August 2025
Expositie over het leven en werk van Paulus Potter
Expositie in de Westerkerk 'Dieren hebben en ziel' over het leven en werk van Paulus Potter. Hedendaagse kunstenaars sluiten zich aan bij het thema di...
Monday 18 August 2025
Rescuers in the bottle – 200 years of KNRM
The Royal Dutch Rescue Society (KNRM) is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year to exist. This prompted the Bottle Ship Museum, together with bot...
Monday 18 August 2025
Makerij Junior in het Schathuys
During the summer holidays, you can get creative every Wednesday at Makerij Junior with all sorts of activities. Under the guidance of a creative arti...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Zomeravondconcerten/Orgelbespelingen Zuiderkerk Enkhuizen
In de maanden juli en augustus vinden in de Zuiderkerk te Enkhuizen de Zomeravondconcerten en de Orgelbespelingen plaats.
Friday 22 August 2025
Dikke Hik dagen
The Dikke Hik Days in Enkhuizen will take place from July 25th to August 22nd, 2025. The event, a popular party for those staying home, will be held a...
Friday 22 August 2025
Schuimparty XXL EuroParcs Enkhuizerstrand
Get ready for the wettest, most fun party of the year! From 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, the bubbles will burst, and we'll go wild in a hot tub full of fun!
Saturday 23 August 2025
(Animal) Street Name Route through Enkhuizen
Join Esther Keesman on her special city walk: (Animal) Street Name Route through Enkhuizen! Note: this tour is available in Dutch only.
Sunday 24 August 2025
Demonstraction making sailing ship in a glass bottle
Ever wanted to know how a complete sailing ship ends up in a glass bottle? Then come to the atrium of the Schathuys in the Zuiderzee Museum! There, bo...
Sunday 24 August 2025
Sunday afternoon organ concerts Westerkerk Enkhuizen
A large number of organists from home and abroad will play the organ of the Westerkerk this year. The concerts are on Sunday afternoon at 15:00, admis...
Sunday 24 August 2025
Discover Enkhuizen
Visiting from the water
A day of history
Atmospheric shopping
Out with the family
By bicycle and ferry service
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.
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Top locations
SailWise
SailWise offers various multi-day holidays for people with disabilities. Together with professional staff and well-train...
Dirk de Wit Fashion
Welcome to Dirk de Wit Mode, where years of experience in sensational women's and men's fashion come together in a warm ...
Enkhuizen Beleving
Enkhuizen Beleving is there for all your events and group outings. For a fun theme quiz, pub crawl or an exciting game, ...
Ferry Urk-Enkhuizen
The cozy passenger ship De Zuiderzee sails a regular service to Urk in the summer months and vice versa. From about the ...
Mimine: Taart & Lekkers, Playcafé en Feestlocatie
Mimine, dĂ© plek in Enkhuizen waar kinderen kunnen spelen en ouders kunnen genieten. In ons warme en stijlvolle playcafĂ...
Bontekoe Reizen
With skippers Niels and Renee you will experience Holland at its best! The trip takes you along the most beautiful spots...
GrootslagHoreca
Grootslag Horeca is a multifunctional catering company. With various rooms, a la carte family restaurant De Polder, Panc...
Nic Poen Installation Company
Your specialist for all your installation work in the field of: water pipes, gas pipes, central heating systems, sewerag...
Happy Sailing
Happy Sailing specializes in renting sailing yachts from 30 to 50 feet, suitable for the IJsselmeer, the Markermeer and ...
India Roti Room
India Roti Room is the only Indian restaurant in Enkhuizen. In the restaurant you can enjoy the most delicious dishes fr...
Primera
For her customers, she is the trusted store in the neighborhood with a unique combination of products and services for s...
Herberg De Compagnie
On the ground floor of Herberg De Compagnie is a café-restaurant where specialty beer and good food are combined. The h...
