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
Carnaval Zwaag
On March 2, 2025, the annual Carnival Parade will take place in Zwaag, with tens of thousands of visitors who are carried away in the cheerful and exu...
Westfriese Struuntocht
A fundraising walk full of surprises. During the walk through Enkhuizen at night you walk past and sometimes even through special buildings. Along the...
Kermis Hoorn
With 70 attractions this is the funfair of North Holland! Enjoy 10 days of the most fun party in Hoorn.
Professionele fotoshoot tussen de tulpen – Anna Paulowna & Aartswoud
Have unique photos taken among the tulips! Have you always dreamed of a beautiful photo amidst colorful tulip fields? This is your chance! On Saturday...
Tussen Kunst & Kidz
Beleef een creatieve meivakantie in het Zuiderzeemuseum. Van 25 april t/m 3 mei staat het museum in het teken van kunst, verbeelding en samen plezier ...
Met nieuwe ogen
Ontdek in de jubileumtentoonstelling Met nieuwe ogen hoe de geschiedenis van de Zuiderzee hedendaagse kunstenaars inspireert.
Film: Per Te
Paolo krijgt vroege Alzheimer. Met Michela probeert hij het leven te dragen en hun zoon te vertellen. Een waargebeurd, ontroerend verhaal over liefde ...
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Expositie “Schepen zonder zeil”
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...
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Expositie werk Lida Hofstede
In May and June, there is an exhibition of the work of Lida Hofstede (during opening hours from Monday to Friday morning) in the beautiful historic to...
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Film: Father Mother Sister Brother
Jarmuschs drieluik volgt families in VS, Dublin en Parijs. Stiltes en subtiele humor onthullen vervreemding, hereniging en onuitgesproken emoties.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Toneelvoorstellingen ‘Het Lam Dat Viraal Ging’
The brand-new, original performance by Toneelgroep Drommedaris, "The Lamb That Went Viral," is inspired by the panel painting "Scenes from the Life of...
Thursday 21 May 2026
Film: Michael
Biopic over Michael Jackson: van Jackson 5 tot wereldicoon. Fuqua toont zijn genialiteit, roem, druk, controverses en de mens achter de legende.
Thursday 21 May 2026
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.
Discover historic Enkhuizen!
Top locations
Köster Sails
Köster Sails is engaged in the development and production of: spray hoods, convertible hoods, cockpit tents, hoods and ...
Albert Heijn Supermarket
At Albert Heijn you can go for all your daily groceries. There is also a dry cleaning service, a public transport servic...
Anders kijken: op pad met je camera
Bekijk je wereld om je heen eens door een lens!
Beauty Salon Divera
Beauty Salon Divera has been a trusted address in Enkhuizen for beauty care and skin therapy since 1995. You can go to t...
Blotevoetenpad Gouwe Voeten
What could be more fun than walking with your bare feet? Get back in touch with your body and the earth.
Nature garden
A small paradise next to the visitor centre, in the middle of the Wilhelminaplantsoen.
a Trace of Blue – handgemaakte sieraden
At goldsmith Karin van Heeringen of a Trace of Blue, you'll find handmade jewelry crafted from silver, pearls, and gemst...
Onder de Wester
Be surprised and inspired in the beautifully restored restaurant: a 16th century national monument with an authentic-con...
Dragonfly Rib Events
Experience, feel, enjoy! Encounter the natural elements and stimulate all your senses on the water!
Weeshuis
The orphanage is located in the Westerstraat. The annex looks old, but the facade is a copy. Materials from the old faca...
Deo Annuente
A special experience: staying on the former fishing vessel Deo Annuente [EH 1] in the harbour of Enkhuizen for 1-6 perso...
Zeilschip Abel Tasman
Sail along for a day aboard Party Ship Abel Tasman: sailing on the IJsselmeer or the Wadden Sea is an unforgettable expe...
