Enkhuizen
in Gemeente Enkhuizen of Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.703 and 5.292 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 42' 11" and E 5° 17' 30"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, Western Frisian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:48 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:08 am and 4:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Netherlands in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Netherlands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Netherlands. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen in Gemeente Enkhuizen (Provincie Noord-Holland) with it's 17,365 habitants is a city located in Netherlands about 28 mi (or 46 km) north-east of Amsterdam, the country's capital town.

Current time in Enkhuizen is now 02:48 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Amsterdam with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Enkhuizen, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Netherlands is Lelystad Airport in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Netherlands is Droogmakerij de Beemster (Beemster Polder) in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), South-West. We saw 5 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lelystad, Amsterdam, Joure, Heiloo and Utrecht. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 20% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Light rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SuyderSee Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Koltermanstraat 7
1601 NN ENKHUIZEN
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:30
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:30


Hotel De Koepoort

Address
0,6 mi
Westerstraat 294
1601 AS Enkhuizen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Het Wapen van Enkhuizen

Address
0,1 mi
Breedstraat 59
1601 KB Enkhuizen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Restinn Andijk

Address
2,9 mi
Rikkert 10
1619 AR Andijk
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 19:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 14:30 - 19:00
Weekend: closed


Du Passage

Address
0,1 mi
Paktuinen 8
1601GD Enkhuizen
Netherlands

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Enkhuizen Sightseeing Tour (8.30.12 - Day 791)

Published: September 03, 2012
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AmsterdamVideo.com

After having breakfast at McDonalds, I spent the afternoon in the town of Enkhuizen, checking the many ancient buildings with their interesting facades, several canals, harbours, churches and...


Enkhuizen from a Mikrokopter

Published: May 28, 2013
Length: 31:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lucien Sikkens

This video is shot with a Mikrokopter (Oktokopter XL), flying over Enkhuizen (The Netherlands) - De Vest - Zuiderkerk - Compagnieshaven. The Oktokopter still being tested; completely flight...


[cabinerit] A train driver's view: Enkhuizen - Amsterdam CS, VIRM, 01-Apr-2015.

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eposis Brax

This is a train cabin ride from Enkhuizen to Amsterdam CS in a VIRM. See what the train drivers sees and experience the railroad tracks in a whole new way. I appreciate your feedback, if you...


Prayer for the City - Kerstnacht in de Wester - Enkhuizen 2010

Published: December 28, 2010
Length: 29:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kerstnachtindewester

Kerstnachtdienst in de westerkerk te Enkhuizen, 24-12-2010 Multimedia - Oslo Gospel Choir - Prayer for the City.


Enkhuizen

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 16:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dedicat Lion

Enkhuizen was one of the harbour-towns of the VOC, just like Hoorn and Amsterdam, from where overseas trade with the East Indies was conducted. It received city rights in 1355. In the mid-17th...


Amuse Tour Enkhuizen 2014

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kees Stumpel

Zomerse Amuse Tour in culinair Enkhuizen.


Zuiderzeemuseum, Enkhuizen

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 09:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dedicat Lion

The Zuiderzee Museum, located on the Wierdijk in Enkhuizen, is a Dutch museum devoted to preserving Enkhuizen's cultural heritage as well as the maritime history of the Zuiderzee, and since...


[cabinerit] A train driver's view: Enkhuizen - Hoorn, 01-May-2014.

Published: May 04, 2014
Length: 30:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Eposis Brax

This is a train cabin ride from Enkhuizen to Hoorn. See what the train drivers sees and experience the railroad tracks in a whole new way. The movie is unedited, that is to say, you see and...


Afinado live bij Hotel Café Van Puffelen Enkhuizen

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 49:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Guido Scope Productions

Afinado (Yolanda van Zoolingen: vocals - Guido Scope: guitar) The Shadow of Your Smile --- booking: +31 (0)6 52696711 http://www.guidoscope.nl/afinado/


Schaatsen van Enkhuizen naar Stavoren.

Published: February 05, 2012
Length: 20:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vanallesdoorelkaar

4 februari 1996 schaatsen van Enkhuizen naar Stavoren.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bovenkarspel

Bovenkarspel is a town in the municipality of Stede Broec in the Dutch province of North Holland. Until 1979, it was a separate municipality.

Located at 52.7, 5.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of North Holland, Populated places in North Holland

Zuiderzeemuseum

The Zuiderzeemuseum is a museum located on the Wierdijk in Enkhuizen, Netherlands devoted to preserving Enkhuizen's cultural heritage as well as the maritime history of the Zuiderzee, and since 1932, the IJsselmeer. Open year-round, it consists of an "inside" and an "outside" museum, though the "outside" museum is only open in the summer.

Located at 52.7067, 5.30028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Open air museums in the Netherlands, Living museums, Museums in North Holland, Maritime museums in the Netherlands, Museums established in 1948

Enkhuizen railway station

Enkhuizen is a terminus railway station in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. The station opened on the 6th June 1885 and is located at the end of the Zaandam–Enkhuizen railway. The station and services are operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The station has a nearby ferry departure point with a ferry to Stavoren.

Located at 52.6994, 5.28778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in North Holland, Railway stations opened in 1885

1999 Bovenkarspel legionellosis outbreak

The Bovenkarspel legionellosis outbreak began on 25 February 1999 in Bovenkarspel, the Netherlands, and was one of the largest outbreaks of legionellosis in history. With at least 32 dead and 206 severe infections it was the deadliest legionellosis outbreak since the original 1976 outbreak in Philadelphia, USA. Between 19 and 28 February 1999, the Westfriese Flora took place in Bovenkarspel, one of the largest indoor flower exhibitions in the world (now the Holland Flowers Festival).

Located at 52.7022, 5.25101 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Legionellosis, Health disasters in the Netherlands, 1999 in the Netherlands, 1990s medical outbreaks, 1999 health disasters

Oosterdijk, Enkhuizen

Oosterdijk is a village located on the IJsselmeer in the northern part of the municipality Enkhuizen, in the Dutch province of North Holland. Oosterdijk borders the village Andijk. The lighthouse De Ven is located in Oosterdijk.

Located at 52.7447, 5.26889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in North Holland

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Enkhuizen.

capture of the webcam Enkhuizen › East: Oude Haven − Paktuinen

Enkhuizen › East: Oude Haven − Paktuinen, Enkhuizen (source)

capture of the webcam Compagnieshaven: North

Compagnieshaven: North, Compagnieshaven (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Enkhuizen, Inkhuzen, Enkhuze