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City prison

Next to the town hall in Enkhuizen is the city prison: a tall, narrow building that is strangely crooked due to subsidence. The cells are still intact and torture instruments are a reminder of the cruel fate of the prisoners. The prison was built in 1612, at the beginning of the 20th century the building showed considerable subsidence, in 1903 a concrete foundation was therefore placed under the East Wall and two high counterforts were placed against this wall.

The remarkable tall, narrow building, built entirely of brick on a rectangular plan, has been preserved almost entirely in the state in which it was built.

Cells: Inside, on the ground floor and on each floor, two spacious cells are located, virtually devoid of light and fresh air. The cells are made of heavy oak, doors and windows are fitted with wrought iron fittings and bars from the construction period. Above the doors on the first floor, the year of construction 1612 is carved. You reach this floor via a spiral staircase.

Opening hours The City Prison is open to the public from the beginning of the summer holidays until Open Monument Day. The prison can be visited daily from 13:00 to 17:00, provided a volunteer is available. Outside of regular opening hours, (group) tours are also possible. For this you can make an appointment with Joke Ruiter (0228 314 744).

City prison

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