Visit Enkhuizen from the water

" Will you soon be mooring in one of the harbors in Enkhuizen? Leave the well-equipped marinas, come ashore and discover the beautiful historic city center! On this page we give you various tips. "

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Visit Enkhuizen from the water

Come ashore and discover Enkhuizen!

Are you mooring in Enkhuizen soon? Discover the beautiful historic city with its creamy past! The 'pearl on the Zuiderzee' has a lot to offer for a day out or an evening out, all within walking distance of the ports.

Enkhuizen is the ideal city to moor and to combine a boat trip with history, culture and fun activities. With its many harbors, the city has plenty of opportunities for passers-by. The historic city is located on one side on the IJsselmeer and the Markermeer (the former Zuiderzee) and on the other, surrounded by a typical Dutch polder landscape. A day of history is a 'must do' in our opinion, because the city has more than 366 monuments. Walk the 1.5-hour city walk and you have seen almost all of them. But Enkhuizen has a lot more to offer you. Take a look further on this page.

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The Golden age

Discover the history

Lover of historic buildings? Then a visit to the center of Enkhuizen cannot be missed. The city has more than 366 monuments (from the Golden Age period), almost all of which are within walking distance of the ports.

A day of history

A day of culture

Art and culture

Enkhuizen has an attractive and varied offer in the field of art and culture. Here you will find all the possibilities for a day of culture sniffing! And you don't have to get bored with that in Enkhuizen.

Art and culture

A night out

Hospitality and entertainment

Enkhuizen has a wide range of catering and entertainment options. We have listed all the options for a snack, a drink or a night out. This way you can see at a glance which restaurants, bars, entertainment venues you can find in Enkhuizen and the region.

Nightlife and catering

Out and about top five

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Ports

There are three major ports in Enkhuizen with all the facilities you want. Do you opt for peace and space, history and activity or central and super complete? All ports are just a two-minute walk from the city center!

Ports

Watersports shops

There are a number of water sports shops around the harbors where you can find all your necessities. From GPS systems to clothing and from fresh bread rolls to refilling your gas tank.

Watersports shops

Tourist information point

At VVV Enkhuizen e.o. you can go for information and tickets. The employees are happy to help you on your way for an unforgettable day out.

Tourist information point

Bridges and locks

In Enkhuizen and surroundings you will find special bridges and locks. Visit the only naviduct in the world or the old Spuihuisje from the seventeenth century. View beautiful small drawbridges or very large ones.

Bridges and locks

KNRM Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen has its own KNRM rescue station. The station saves and helps many water sports enthusiasts on both sides of the Enkhuizen-Lelystad dike. There are more than 100 promotions every year.

KNRM Enkhuizen

Nautical Enkhuizen

Under the motto "strong together", nautical companies in Enkhuizen have set up a unique partnership: Nautisch Enkhuizen. You can go here for renting a boat or taking sailing lessons and technical assistance because your boat's stove, motor or autopilot has broken down.

Nautical Enkhuizen

Excursions on the map

See everything you can do in Enkhuizen on the map.