Churches and church services in Enkhuizen
“In Enkhuizen you will find several churches and church communities. Some at first glance inconspicuous, but also those that immediately attract attention such as the Zuiderkerk with its striking, striking Zuidertoren.”
Churches in Enkhuizen
It will not have escaped your notice that Enkhuizen is home to several churches and church communities. Some at first glance inconspicuous, but also those that immediately attract attention such as the Zuiderkerk with its striking, striking Zuidertoren.Zuiderkerk
The 15th century St. Pancras or Zuiderkerk is a unique, monumental building in Enkhuizen and is notable for its striking Zuidertoren. The oldest ceiling paintings on wood in the Netherlands, the monumental organ from the 16th century, the tombstones and murals are well worth a visit.
The Wieringer Chapel | Zuiderzee Museum
The Wieringer Chapel was the first building in the Outdoor Museum. Since then, the chapel has been joined by dozens of other authentic buildings and is now the heart of the outdoor museum. The chapel is now a romantic location for weddings. the tombstones and murals are well worth a visit.
Westerkerk
The construction of the Wester- or Sint Gomaruskerk - today adorning the Top 100 Dutch UNESCO monuments - started around 1427 and would take almost a hundred years. The pride of "the Wester" is the famous choir screen from 1542 with its particularly fine woodwork.
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Events and concerts
In addition to the church services, activities such as concerts, lectures and exhibitions are organized regularly, especially in the Zuider- and Westerkerk. During the summer months, summer evening concerts and organ recitals can be heard in the Zuiderkerk. Choirs also perform regularly, for example during Koopkorenfestival.
Hemony carillons
Both the Zuidertoren and the Drommedaris house a 17th century carillon by the Hemony brothers. Besides Amsterdam and Utrecht, Enkhuizen is the only city in the world with more than one Hemony carillon. In the summer months special carillon concerts take place, which you can listen to in the listening garden near the Zuiderkerk.
Historical Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is a city with a rich history. Within the old rampart you will find no less than 366 monuments, each with a unique and fascinating story. Take a closer look at Enkhuizen and taste at every street corner the impressive history of a Golden Age city with allure.
Information about churches and church services
The Council of Churches in Enkhuizen welcomes you!
It will not have escaped your notice that Enkhuizen is home to several churches and church communities. Some at first glance inconspicuous, but also those that immediately attract attention such as the Zuiderkerk with its striking, striking Zuidertoren.
The Council of Churches is an alliance of ten churches in Enkhuizen that reflects on the meaning of life and gives hands and feet to faith in everyday life.
They welcome you to the celebrations of one of the church congregations, but certainly also as an interested visitor to one of the often monumental church buildings with their beautiful organs.
If you would like to attend a service, click the button below for a listing of all church services.
Kerkdiensten en vieringen