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Enkhuizen is a historic fortified town in North Holland, known for its rich past as a VOC port city and center of herring fishing. The city, located on the IJsselmeer, has a well-preserved historic city center with more than 550 monuments and is an important tourist center.
Key features
VOC history: In the 16th and 17th centuries, Enkhuizen was one of the most important port cities in the Netherlands and an important part of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
Herring City: The city has traditionally been known as the 'Herring City' because of its role in herring fishing.
Water city: Located on the IJsselmeer and Markermeer, Enkhuizen is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and has several marinas.
Historic center: The city center is largely surrounded by an old rampart and offers numerous historical buildings and monuments.
Sights and activities
Zuiderzee Museum: This open-air and indoor museum shows the history, current affairs and future of the IJsselmeer region with more than 140 authentic buildings from villages around the former Zuiderzee.
Fairytale Wonderland: An amusement park aimed at families with young children.
De Driehoek (Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik and boat): A popular day trip where you can visit the historic cities of Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen by steam tram and boat.
City walks: There are various routes available, such as 'Explore Enkhuizen', which lead you past the many monumental buildings and historic sights.
Shopping: The cozy city center has many shops in monumental buildings.
Weekly market: Every Wednesday there is a weekly market in the Westerstraat
Enkhuizen008
Enkhuizen is a historic fortified town in North Holland, known for its rich past as a VOC port city and center of herring fishing. The city, located on the IJsselmeer, has a well-preserved historic city center with more than 550 monuments and is an important tourist center.
Key features
VOC history: In the 16th and 17th centuries, Enkhuizen was one of the most important port cities in the Netherlands and an important part of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
Herring City: The city has traditionally been known as the 'Herring City' because of its role in herring fishing.
Water city: Located on the IJsselmeer and Markermeer, Enkhuizen is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and has several marinas.
Historic center: The city center is largely surrounded by an old rampart and offers numerous historical buildings and monuments.
Sights and activities
Zuiderzee Museum: This open-air and indoor museum shows the history, current affairs and future of the IJsselmeer region with more than 140 authentic buildings from villages around the former Zuiderzee.
Fairytale Wonderland: An amusement park aimed at families with young children.
De Driehoek (Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik and boat): A popular day trip where you can visit the historic cities of Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen by steam tram and boat.
City walks: There are various routes available, such as 'Explore Enkhuizen', which lead you past the many monumental buildings and historic sights.
Shopping: The cozy city center has many shops in monumental buildings.
Weekly market: Every Wednesday there is a weekly market in the Westerstraat