Enkhuizen

City Enkhuizen, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Enkhuizen is a historic city and municipality in the Netherlands, located in the region of West Friesland in the province of North Holland. The city developed as an important fishing and trading port during the Middle Ages and the Dutch Golden Age. Today, the town is known for its well-preserved historic centre, maritime heritage, and cultural attractions. Enkhuizen remains an active regional hub with a population of approximately 18,637 inhabitants. The town is intersected by canals and harbours that historically facilitated fishing, trade, and transport. The fertile reclaimed soils around Enkhuizen support horticulture and agriculture, including flower bulb cultivation

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Netherlands with children: 1 week in Holland during the Easter holidays

Netherlands with children: 1 week in Holland during the Easter holidays
This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped in Enkhuizen, walking around the harbor, and visiting Grand Cafe De Eendracht van Bleisvijk. We took a short bike tour

Highlights: Enkhuizen is a beautiful coastal town. The child enjoyed the play corner in the Grand Cafe. We had a little bike ride, which was fun ✨