By bicycle and ferry

" Enkhuizen has an extensive range of ferry services. During the summer months, various ships depart daily from Enkhuizen to take you to Stavoren, Urk and Medemblik. "

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By bicycle and ferry

Enkhuizen has an extensive range of ferry services. In the summer months (from April to October) various ships depart to take you across the IJsselmeer to Stavoren, Urk or Medemblik. You can take your bicycle on board on all ferry services.

For example, the crossing with the Bep Glasius to Stavoren can be the start of a beautiful cycling holiday in Friesland or a pleasant day out. Or take your bike with you on the boat to Medemblik, a historic city on the IJsselmeer. If you want to go to Urk by boat, you can with the comfortable passenger ship De Zuiderzee. On the ships you can have a snack and drink and also charge your electric bicycle.

Embark and feel the wind in your hair!

Take your bike on board!

Sailing with the Bep Glasius

Ferry service Stavoren

A crossing with ferry Bep Glasius is the start of a pleasant cycling holiday or day out. From the comfortable saloon ship you can see the most beautiful yachts and classic ships glide by. Or maybe even a flight of cormorants. A day return of three, six or nine hours takes you back to the other side. Coffee, a drink, snack or plate service dish, you will lack nothing at the Bep Glasius. You can bring your bike on board and you can charge your electric bike on the way.

Ferry service Stavoren

With the Zuiderzee to Urk

Crossing to Urk

With the passenger ship Zuiderzee you navigate back and forth to Urk. The crossing to the former island departs twice a day and takes 90 minutes. The ferry service can be part of your cycling holiday, but a day trip to Urk is also worthwhile. Various drinks, snacks and snacks are available on board the Zuiderzee. The ship is fully wheelchair accessible, bicycles can be brought along and there is a charging point for electric bicycles.

Ferry service Urk

Around Medemblik

The Historical Triangle

The trip with the Museum steam tram takes you more to another time, when three centuries-old IJsselmeer cities were connected by boat and steam tram. Museum ship Friesland navigates from Enkhuizen across the IJsselmeer to Medemblik. from there Bello and the other historic steam trams of the Museum steam tram take you to Hoorn via small stations. A fascinating ride through the West Frisian landscape with many beautiful farmhouses and panoramic views.

To Medemblik

Cycling in and around Enkhuizen

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Dining out

In Enkhuizen you will find many cozy restaurants where you can eat and drink. We have listed the best catering establishments for a snack, a drink or a night out for you. This way you can see at a glance which restaurants, bars and nightlife you can find in Enkhuizen and the surrounding area.

Restaurants

A day of history

When you walk through Enkhuizen you will be amazed! With its 366 monuments within walking distance, it is like one large open-air museum. It is a unique historical city where time seems to have stood still. The historic city center still exudes the atmosphere of the Golden Age. Many beautiful monumental buildings and fortifications have been preserved.

Nice shops

With plenty of variety and great specialty shops, shopping in Enkhuizen is really a surprise! You will find the most special shops and boutiques. For example, the Coffy-Huys is an attractive shop for fresh coffee, tea and artisan chocolates. Be inspired by the nice shopping route!

More about shopping

Out and about

There is a lot to see and experience in Enkhuizen for young and old. There are several museums such as the Bottle Ship Museum and the Interactive Museum Sow to Grow. The history of the Zuiderzee area comes to life in the Zuiderzee Museum. Children can have fun in the nostalgic playground at Sprookjeswonderland.

Out and about