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.
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Brouwerij de Werf, Enkhuizen’s city brewery, is our next-door neighbour and definitely the place to be for Beer, Food & Fun. Taste some of the locally brewed beers in the waterside beer garden or in the industrial tasting room. Book a tasting session or a guided tour of the brewing vats (limited availability). Cheers! Visit the Dutch language site here or ask at the hotel reception if you would like help in making a reservation or booking a tour.
We are also the proud owners of a small, intimate restaurant, located in a former Fish Auction hall in the beautiful harbour area of Enkhuizen. The restaurant has an outdoor seating area set on the Ijsselmeer with a fabulous view of the incoming fishing cutters and sailing yachts. Soak in the scene while enjoying a snack and a drink. Our atmospheric restaurant welcomes young and old alike.
Visit our Dutch language site here. (Menu in English available)
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.
The extraordinary history of Snouck van Loosen
Margaretha Maria became famous mainly because of her legacy. She was the youngest of the six daughters of the Snouck van Loosen family. One of the most famous of her philanthropic projects are the overly large, 50 workers houses in the Snouck van Loosen Park near Enkhuizen station that formed one of the earliest social housing developments.
Do you want to know more about the area? Ask at the reception.
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