With the kids
Taking the kids to Westfriesland? That will be unforgettable. From the most exciting playgrounds and coolest swimming pools to the most beautiful places in nature and the most special cinemas. You bet they won’t want to go home again.
Trackers wanted!
Discover Enkhuizen with a treasure hunt. Especially for children, there is a 'Kraak de code-route' along special places in Enkhuizen. In addition to questions and assignments, it also contains all kinds of fun facts. Also interesting for adults. After about an hour and a half of walking and tracking you are back at the starting point and you can try to crack the secret code. Successful? Then pick up your detective diploma at the tourist office.
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Time to play!
They live it up, you sit there with a magazine on a bench or on the terrace.De Speelhoorn in Hoorn
Children can play in the sand, swing, go down the slide, or kick a ball around. They are sure to have a great time at city playground de Speelhoorn!
Speeltuin Emmapark in Medemblik
The children's playground Emmapark is an outdoor playground for kids, equipped with various play structures. Located in Queen Emma Park, it sits next to the restaurant Koekenbier and the mini-golf course. The petting zoo is also just a stone's throw away. It's the perfect spot for a fun day out for children in the fresh air!
Speeltuin Kindervreugde in Enkhuizen
Since 1931, the Kindervreugde Playground Association has provided a fun and safe play area where young and old alike can play without worry! Over the years, the playground's old-fashioned charm has been preserved.
Sprookjeswonderland
Peek inside the little houses of the Gnome Village, visit Violinde’s castle, or take a fantastic journey through the seasons with Father Time. A little train, paddle boats, petting zoo, playground, swing ship… At Sprookjeswonderland in Enkhuizen, there’s always more to discover!
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Enjoying the outdoors
Being outside makes them happy.
Natuurspeeltuin De Weijver in Hoogwoud
Sand, water, play meadow, huts, and more.
Oh dear, it’s raining!
Fortunately, there is plenty to do even in bad weather.
- Kinderparadijs Koggenland, the name says it all: this indoor and outdoor playground in Hensbroek is a paradise for playing, running and romping around. With camping.
- At Samcity in Hoorn, the kids (and you!) have fun on trampolines, in the BMX and skate park, in the escaperoom or during a laser game battle.
- Did you know that at the very top of the sturdy fortified tower at the harbor in Enkhuizen, the Drommedaris, there is a real cinema? Cinema Enkhuizen. Children’s films are regularly shown there.
- Another special place to go to the movies: Cinema Oostereiland in Hoorn. In an old prison!
- Bowling? Go-karting? Laser gaming? Escaperoom? It’s all possible at Happy Days in Grootebroek.
- At indoor playground FunFestijn in Medemblik the kids can have fun with the coolest equipment. The theme? Pirate treasure island. If the weather is nice, your child can also enjoy the outdoor playground.
Museumstoomtram
The locomotive whistles and the stoker throws coals on the fire! Ready for departure? An exciting journey through time is about to begin.... Alternating between boat, steam streetcar and train, you will go on an adventure in the Historical Triangle between Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen.
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Take a swim
Whether it's hot or cold, there are always several indoor and outdoor swimming pools available in West Friesland. So put on your bikini or swim trunks and get ready for a wonderful time in the pool!
For the whole family
Events that make everyone shine.
- Westfriese Waterweken in Medemblik, Hoorn, Stede Broec and Opmeer
- Foodtruck Festival Enkhuizen
- Fairground Hoorn (one of the largest in the Netherlands)
