Grote Weeshuis

Monumental house centrally located in Enkhuizen

This beautiful group accommodation has been realized in an old orphanage. There are modern facilities to make your stay pleasant, but the authentic character has been well preserved. Because the building is in the center of Enkhuizen, you can walk straight into the city. Here, you will find a variety of shops and restaurants. The town has beautiful old buildings. This, with its location on the Zuiderzee, the boats, canals, and nice museums, make this the perfect place for a beautiful stay

Enkhuizen is a beautiful historical town. Its location on the Zuiderzee offers a combination of water fun and the ambiance and entertainment of a big city.

Before Amsterdam became the capital, Enkhuizen was the most important trading town. And you can see that everywhere—the beautiful old buildings, the lovely details, and the wide range of catering establishments. You find lovely bistros, cozy cafés, and many fine restaurants everywhere. If you like shopping, you will also see what you need here. Apart from the big shops, there are many specialty shops, most located in beautiful buildings. Enkhuizen also has many fascinating museums. The Zuiderzee Museum is an absolute must. You can easily spend a whole day wandering around this large open-air museum. Old houses are reconstructed, old crafts come to life, and children can play with old toys.

If you want to visit Enkhuizen with children, you can see the nostalgic playground Kindervreugde. But we also definitely recommend Sprookjeswonderland. Fairy tales come to life in this amusement park. Look inside a gnome's house, sail in a dopper boat, pet the animals in the petting zoo, ride in the Oldtimer Track or go on an exciting Fencepedition! With slightly older children, Klimpark Streekbos in Bovenkarspel is a tip. This spectacular climbing park has challenging obstacles and spectacular ziplines, and next to the park, you will find a miniature golf course and canoe hire.

Enkhuizen offers many options for water sports enthusiasts, including water skiing, canoeing, surfing, wakeboarding, banana sailing, and Fun Tubing. To explore Enkhuizen further, take a suptour through the canals. In bad weather, the Enkhuizerzand recreational pool offers a solution. In addition to a competition pool and a recreational pool, you will find a paddling pool, various slides, Turkish steam rooms, and sunbeds.
And this port city really shouldn't be left without having sailed once. In the summer, there is a ferry service to Urk, Stavoren, or Medemblik. You can also hire an authentic sailing ship with a group and enjoy sailing with family or friends