Taking the kids to Westfriesland? That will be unforgettable. From the most exciting playgrounds and coolest swimming pools to the most beautiful places in nature and the most special cinemas. You bet they won't want to go home again.
Discover Enkhuizen on a treasure hunt. Especially for children, there’s a ‘Crack the Code’ trail taking in special spots in Enkhuizen. As well as questions and tasks, it’s packed with all sorts of fun facts. It’s interesting for adults too. After about an hour and a half of walking and exploring, you’ll be back at the starting point, where you can try to crack the secret code. Success? Then pop into the tourist information centre to collect your ‘detective’s certificate’.
Crack the code!At the Zuiderzee Museum, history is brought to life. Discover what everyday life was like in the towns and villages around the former Zuiderzee and explore stories of fishing, crafts, work and life on the water.
In ‘t Zuiderzeedorp, you can stroll past old buildings, watch crafts being practised and meet people who demonstrate how things used to be done. For example, learn to write with a quill pen or make a little boat out of a clog. And at Het Schathuys, you can delve even deeper into history. Climb aboard an old fishing boat or set off with a torch and a magnifying glass to unravel the mystery.
Tip: set aside a whole day for the Zuiderzee Museum. This isn’t just a quick stop, but a place where you’ll want to linger.
Take a peek inside the cottages in the Gnome Village, visit Violinde Castle or join Father Time on a fantastic journey through the seasons. A miniature train, paddle boats, a petting farm, a playground, a swing boat… You’ll never tire of Sprookjeswonderland in Enkhuizen !
Go on an adventureThe locomotive whistles and the stoker shovels coal onto the fire! Ready to set off? An exciting journey through time is about to begin… Travelling by boat, steam tram and train in turn, you’ll set off on an adventure in the Historic Triangle between Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen.
Discover the museumEvents that make everyone smile.