Hoorn

City Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Hoorn is a city and municipality in the northwest of the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. It is the largest town and the traditional capital of the region of West Friesland. The city has a rich history, having acquired city rights in 1357 and flourished during the Dutch Golden Age. Hoorn is well known for its historic city center and its proximity to Amsterdam, making it a great place to visit. The municipality includes the villages of Blokker and Zwaag, as well as parts of the hamlets De Bangert, De Hulk, and Munnickaij. Hoorn is a city with modern residential areas and a historic city center, making it an interesting place to explore

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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 visited Hoorn. We followed the six-kilometer tour through the city, visiting a playground near the harbor. We did visit "30ml" cafe

Highlights: Hoorn is worth visiting with children. We visited the cafe "30ml", which offers gluten-free cake and great coffee. Children have a corner to play in with a play kitchen, painting corner, books, and baby toys ✨