Enkhuizen, Netherlands

Enkhuizen

A quiet harbour town at the end of the line, with an open-air museum village.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Enkhuizen

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Zuiderzee Museum, an open-air village of fishing houses, shops and boats from around the old inland sea.
  2. AfternoonWalk the old harbours, the Drommedaris tower and the quiet streets of merchants' houses.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a harbour terrace among the old sailing ships.

Day 2

Take the summer boat across the IJsselmeer to Stavoren, or to Medemblik and its castle.

What to eat

Smoked eel and other fish from the IJsselmeer smokehouses.

Local tips

Make the most of Enkhuizen

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are livelier at the harbour.

Best photo spot

The Drommedaris tower at the harbour entrance, with old sailing ships moored in front.

Getting there

Trains from Amsterdam take about an hour; Enkhuizen is the end of the line.

Don't miss nearby

Hoorn and Medemblik, linked in summer by a historic steam train and boat.

Good to know

The Zuiderzee Museum's open-air village shows how people lived in the old fishing towns. In summer a ferry crosses the IJsselmeer to Stavoren.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Enkhuizen

Getting there

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)55 km away
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)100 km away
  • Amsterdam45 km away
  • Haarlem55 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Enkhuizen: good to know

Is Enkhuizen worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A quiet harbour town at the end of the line, with an open-air museum village.

How many days do you need in Enkhuizen?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Enkhuizen?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are livelier at the harbour.

How do you get to Enkhuizen?

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), about 55 km away. Trains from Amsterdam take about an hour; Enkhuizen is the end of the line.

What is there to see near Enkhuizen?

Nearby hidden places include Hoorn (17 km), Edam & Volendam (27 km) and Zaanse Schans (41 km).

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