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Enchanting Enkhuizen!

In winter, Enkhuizen transforms into a magical setting where history and atmosphere come together. Stroll through charming, beautifully lit streets in the evening and enjoy sparkling events such as Zuiderzeelicht. View all events via the button below.

Events
Einkaufstrasse Enkhuizen im winter

City for landlubbers and sailors. Walk, bike or sail through Enkhuizen and feast your eyes. Within the old ramparts you will find no fewer than 361 national monuments and the most unusual street names. Also discover the Zuiderzee Museum and Sprookjeswonderland, be surprised by the special stores and enjoy the cozy restaurants. A day in Enkhuizen flies by, stay overnight and be sure to come back!

Calendar of events

Sun 19 Apr

Professionele fotoshoot tussen de tulpen – Anna Paulowna & Aartswoud

address Aartswoud en Anna Paulowna ,

Have unique photos taken among the tulips! Have you always dreamed of a beautiful photo amidst colorful tulip fields? This is your chance! On Saturday...

category excursion
Mon 22 Jun

Lappendag (market)

address Lappendag , Westerstraat , Enkhuizen

Monday June 23 is Lappendag Enkhuizen! The annual Lappendag is a typical West Frisian tradition. At this cozy annual market in the city center of Enkh...

category Market
Thu 18 Jun

Kermis in Enkhuizen

De kermis staat op de parkeerplaats achter de HEMA en er staan onder andere de volgende attracties: botsauto’s, draaimolen, eendjes vissen, touwtje ...

category excursion
Tue 11 Aug

Ecoprinten

address Bezoekerscentrum Hertenkamp Enkhuizen, Wilhelminaplantsoen 2, Enkhuizen

Versier je eigen tasje met kleuren uit de natuur!

category excursion
Wed 12 Aug

City walk Oud Enkhuizen – The time of Paulus Potter

address Landje van Top, Paktuinen , Enkhuizen

The Oud Enkhuizen Association organises a number of city walks through the historic city centre of Enkhuizen every year. The guides of Oud Enkhuizen t...

category excursion
Wed 12 Aug

Film: Dromkids: Toy Story 5

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Woody, Buzz en hun vrienden nemen het op tegen technologie wanneer een eigenwijs tablet de speeltijd van Bonnie dreigt over te nemen in Toy Story 5.

Thu 13 Aug

Film: Omaha

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Na het verlies van zijn vrouw vlucht een vader met zijn twee kinderen. Tijdens de roadtrip ontdekt zijn dochter dat hun reis een duister geheim verber...

Thu 13 Aug

Kijkavond vallende sterren bij Volkssterrenwacht Orion

address Orion, Veilingweg 21b, Bovenkarspel

Have you ever seen a shooting star? Every night from mid-July to the end of August, a number of them appear, so with a bit of luck you might see one o...

category excursion
Fri 14 Aug

Film: The Odyssey

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Na de val van Troje begint Odysseus aan een gevaarlijke reis vol monsters, goden en sirenen om terug te keren naar Ithaka en zijn familie. Christopher...

Sat 4 Jul

Demonstraties flessenscheepjes bouwen in Flessenscheepjesmuseum

address Flessenscheepjes museum, Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen

During the summer holidays, a ship-in-a-bottle builder will be present at the museum on Saturdays to provide explanations.

category cultureeducatiefexcursion
Sat 15 Aug

Film: Azart Come Make Art

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

Kleurrijke en hoopgevende documentaire over een legendarisch Amsterdams narrenschip.

Sun 16 Aug

Film: Dromkids: Minions & Monsters

address De Drom Centrum van Cultuur, Paktuinen 1, Enkhuizen

In het Hollywood van de jaren 20 ontketenen de Minions per ongeluk echte monsters. Nu moeten ze samen de wereld redden. Met stemmen van o.a. Enzo Knol...

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Visiting from the water
A day of history
Atmospheric shopping
Out with the family
By bicycle and ferry service

A day of history

No city has as many national monuments within walking distance of each other as Enkhuizen. When you walk through Enkhuizen you really imagine yourself back in time. The legacy of the former Golden Age is visible at every corner.

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Top locations

Koepoort

De Koepoort is één van de twee overgebleven stadspoorten van Enkhuizen. Deze indrukwekkende poort uit de zeventiende e...

category history

Spuihuisje

address Zuiderspui 1, Enkhuizen

The Spuihuisje is the former lock keeper's house, built above the passage to the Zuiderhaven on the Spui. The frieze mak...

category culturePlaces of interest

Aan de Veste

address Noordergracht 56 , Enkhuizen

Aan de Veste is located in one of the most beautiful places in Enkhuizen, in the middle of the old city center and on th...

category Overnight stayvakantiewoning

Bij N.A.P.

address Havenweg 4, Enkhuizen

At restaurant NAP at the harbour of Enkhuizen you will find cosiness, good food and beautiful special wines. Enjoy a del...

category Food & Drinkterras

Rijo Boatrental

address Pastoor Gielenstraat 16, Lutjebroek

Rijo Boat Rental is located in Lutjebroek. From this central point you can quickly reach the polder Het Grootslag or the...

category active/sportysailing

Restaurant Culina

address Paktuinen 8, Enkhuizen

Our cuisine blends the refinement of French gastronomy with Asian influences. Using fresh ingredients and an eye for det...

category Food & Drink

De Woeste Hoogte

address Peperstraat 38, Bovenkarspel

The Remijn family welcomes you to Café-Restaurant 'De Woeste Hoogte'. This family restaurant is situated in a unique lo...

category Food & Drink

Oud-Enkhuizen Kaas

address Westerstraat 23, Enkhuizen

Since 1881, the Van der Deure family in Enkhuizen has been synonymous with craftsmanship and quality. What began with th...

category shopping

IVN West-Friesland

address Veilingweg 21a, Bovenkarspel

At IVN, working on a healthy environment is central. In this context, all kinds of nature activities are organized for y...

category groupsKidskinderen

De Gouwe Stek

address De Gouw 11, Bovenkarspel

At De Gouwe Stek campsite you can enjoy peace and space. Whether you come with your own tent, caravan or camper, there i...

category bed&breakfastgroupsKids

Recreatiebad EuroParcs Enkhuizer Strand

address Kooizandweg 12, Enkhuizen

Recreational pool EuroParcs Enkhuizer Strand stands for pure swimming fun. Our beautiful swimming pool on the IJsselmeer...

category actiefactive/sportygroups

SailWise

address Bierkade (werkplaats) 1, Enkhuizen

SailWise offers various multi-day holidays for people with disabilities. Together with professional staff and well-train...

category active/sportygroupsOvernight stay