You will never tire of Enkhuizen and the surrounding area.
That is why we are sure that you will be coming back for a return visit. We have gathered together some of the many events and places of interest that make the area so special: for example, museums, walking and cycling in the nearby nature reserves, restaurants, cafes and bars, suggestions for day trips and boat trips along with information about the surrounding villages and towns as well as other possibilities that all go to make West Friesland so special.
For further information please contact the reception. We are always happy to help you.
Visit the old harbour of Enkhuizen
Enkhuizen is a harbour town with a rich past. This VOC town (Dutch East Indies Company) has many harbours and is, among other things, one of the most beautiful towns on the former Zuiderzee (now the IJsselmeer). The many café patio’s and restaurants in the harbours make the ‘Haringstad’ a lively town.
In 1932, the construction of the Afsluitdijk closed off the Zuiderzee from the Waddenzee and the new inland lake was named IJsselmeer. The Zuiderzee Museum focuses on the history, current affairs and future of the IJsselmeer region. It is very picturesque and offers great photo opportunities. Visit the site here (available in English).
The lively shopping streets of Enkhuizen
Walk through the picturesque shopping streets of Enkhuizen and feast your eyes on the historical buildings. You can drop your full shopping bags back at the hotel as we are only 100 metres from the high street. Need a break from all that shopping? Enkhuizen has many cafes with outside seating, you don’t have to look far.
