Enkhuizen

Built around a harbour on the Zuiderzee, Enkhuizen developed into a historic port city on the IJsselmeer. In the 17th century it ranked among the Dutch Republic’s important trading centres and housed a chamber of the Dutch East India Company. The Drommedaris, a waterside gate and tower, recalls the town’s former maritime defences, while the Zuiderzee Museum explores the communities and working life of the sea that became the IJsselmeer after the Afsluitdijk was completed. Compact streets, canals and a working marina keep Enkhuizen’s connection with the water tangible. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Enkhuizen, the IJsselmeer and North Holland.

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