Location: Enkhuizen
Top Things to do in Enkhuizen
Top 10 Things to do in Enkhuizen, North Holland Province
In one of the largest civil engineering works undertaken anywhere in the world during the 20th century, what was once a sea called the Zuiderzee, was turned into a combination of reclaimed land called polders and a huge lake, now known as the IJsselmeer. To fully appreciate the scale of this project, drive into town, first through the Flevoland polder to Lelystad. Then the approach to this beautiful town is via the 30-kilometer (19-mile) long dyke. You will not get a better impression of the scale of the work that took place. You first drive through mile after mile of reclaimed land, then on a road that goes right over the 'sea', with water on both sides. Enkhuizen itself was once one of the main operational bases of the East India Company (VOC). The town today is a water lovers' paradise. Boats abound; at times, every second street seems to be a canal. The Zuiderzeemuseum here has both an inside and outside section. It is devoted to the history of the Zuiderzee and the cultural heritage of the town.
Restaurants in Enkhuizen
1. Zuiderzeemuseum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,072 reviews
The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen revives the stories of people who once lived on the shores of the Zuiderzee. See, hear, taste and smell everyday life around the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk (IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) changed the sea into the IJsselmeer in 1932. The Zuiderzee Museum is oriented toward the history, the current situation and the future of this area. It focuses upon the themes of water, crafts and communities. This story is visualized in the Outdoor Museum with historical buildings, and in the Indoor Museum with thematic exhibitions.
Reviewed By Pippa65 - Kent, United Kingdom
English travellers might like to know this is like a maritime version of Beamish or the Sussex outdoor museum - old buildings moved and preserved to show life as it once was, and the history of the draining of the area. Plenty of activities for children, though I think the Dads were having even more fun! Take the train to Enkhuizen [train travel is SO easy and efficient in The Netherlands] - cross the road to the ticket office for the museum, and then a ferry will take you to the site. Nice cafe though limited food.
2. Sprookjeswonderland
3. Snouck Van Loosen park
4. Brouwerij De Werf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Our new brewery in Enkhuizen, Brewery The Warf, with a beautiful beer garden near the water. Come and enjoy our beers, the atmosphere in the beer garden. With one of our top beers such as: Wahja! weizen and a simple bite are good! You are also at the right address for tours, tastings and parties
5. Westerkerk
6. Zuiderkerk
7. Flessenscheepjes Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
