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History from the water

Canal cruise Enkhuizen

A 45-minute cruise past centuries-old tea houses, farms, country houses, workshops and the ramparts with their monumental defensive gates. Sail in a robust open boat and see, hear, feel and smell the rich history of the city!

Boat trip through Enkhuizen

Bicycle ferry service combination

Four different ferry services

Enkhuizen is the ideal start or end point for cyclists. Various ferry services take you to Urk, Medemblik or Stavoren. Discover these regions by bicycle or view Enkhuizen and its surroundings by bicycle.

Ferry services

Come ashore!

Enkhuizen from various ports

Are you mooring in one of the many harbors in Enkhuizen? We are happy to give you some tips to visit Enkhuizen from the ports. All ports are within walking distance of the historic city center with a pleasant city center and a wide range of catering establishments.

Enkhuizen from the ports

Swimming pool by the IJsselmeer

Recreation pool Enkhuizen

The beautiful swimming pool on the IJsselmeer is well-organized, child-friendly and wheelchair accessible, in short: a real family pool! Recreation pool Enkhuizerzand has a competition pool (28.5 °), recreation pool (32 °), paddling pool, water slide, Turkish steam cabins, sunbeds, swimmers bar, jet streams, waterfall, bubble plates and bubble benches.

Swimming pool Enkhuizen

Make your choice

Ferry services

No fewer than four comfortable sailing & motor ships take you to three destinations in the summer months: Urk, Stavoren or Medemblik. You just have to choose where you want to go.

Ferry services

Cruise and boat rental

Besides the beautiful IJsselmeer, Enkhuizen has many easily navigable inland waters. After a trip on the atmospheric canals of the city you can continue sailing to the West Frisian inland waters.

Cruise and boat rental

Sailing

Enkhuizen offers extensive possibilities for a sailing trip. Almost all ships can not only be booked privately, but also for company outings or meetings, for example.

Sailing and sailboat

Ports

Enkhuizen is the city where ships stay a day longer. Simply, because there is so much to do in and around Enkhuizen. The city center is also just a two-minute walk away!

Ports

Watersports shops

In Enkhuizen you can find a number of water sports shops where you can go for all your necessities. From GPS systems to clothing and from fresh bread rolls to refilling your gas tank.

Watersports shops

Boat sales and sailmaker

You have also come to the right place in Enkhuizen for buying (and selling) a motor boat, sailing boat or boat parts. Also for maintenance and sail making.

Boat sales and sailmaker

Watersports activities

Enkhuizen offers plenty of opportunities for sports activities on the water. Think of traditional water sports such as water skiing, canoeing and surfing.

Watersports activities

Swimming and pool

In good weather you can take a dip in the IJsselmeer during a visit to the recreational area Enkhuizerzand or in Het Streekbos in the recreation lake.

Swimming and pool

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

Fishing

All kinds of beautiful fishing spots can be found in Enkhuizen and the surrounding area. For example, go to the Streekbos or the Visput in Andijk. Don't have a boat yourself? Then rent one and don't forget your VISpas!

Fishing

Dutch sailing fleet

Come aboard a historic ship and experience the life of a real skipper. Take a unique boat trip, participate actively or enjoy the sea view.

Dutch sailing fleet