Discover the region

Experience West Friesland

Watersports

Watersports

Watersports Paradise

For lovers of water sports, Andijk has several possibilities. Centrally located on the IJsselmeer, and the Wadden Sea and Frisian lakes are within easy reach.

Boat trips and boat rentals

Boat trips and boat rentals

Explore the waterways

Explore the IJsselmeer and Markermeer with an electrically powered whisper boat, by canoe or with a canal cruise. Plenty of possibilities!

Hiking trails

Hiking trails

Short and long

Explore this historic North Holland region on foot. Walk through forests, over dikes and through villages. Short and long routes!

Bicycle routes

Bicycle routes

Explore nature

Discover the beautiful surroundings by bicycle! With us you can rent a bike. We have city bikes, children's bikes, electric bikes and child seats.

Omringdijk

Omringdijk

Miracle of human hand

West Friesland is the area in North Holland completely surrounded by the oldest dike in the Netherlands: the West Frisian Omringdijk.

Natural areas

Natural areas

Something for everyone

Discover the beautiful natural areas in Andijk: the Vooroever and the Streekbos. You can take beautiful walks and bike rides here. Also great fun for plant, bird and animal lovers.

Restaurants

Restaurants

Culinary enjoyment

In the area you will find several restaurants where you can enjoy culinary delights. In unique locations, with honest local products.

Andijk

Andijk

The longest village in the Netherlands

Andijk is a village with a rich history. Explore the village, enjoy the beautiful view of the IJsselmeer or go out on the lake: there are plenty of water sports possibilities!

Enkhuizen

Enkhuizen

Landlubbers and sailors

Walk, bike or sail through Enkhuizen and feast your eyes. Within the old ramparts you will find no fewer than 361 national monuments as well as the most unusual street names.

Medemblik

Medemblik

Rich in stories

Medemblik is the smallest and oldest city in West Friesland. Medemblik welcomes you to store, walk and relax.

Hoorn

Hoorn

City of the Golden Age

Get out and about in Hoorn and discover its rich history. Hoorn is a cozy city with a monumental center located on the Markermeer.

Citytours

Citytours

Electric touring

Medemblik offers city tours in environmentally friendly, electrically powered shuttle buses through the history of Medemblik. Hop in and discover Medemblik!

Shopping

Shopping

Delightful shopping

Shop lovers have come to the right place. Our tip: visit shopping towns of Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Medemblik. 

Geocaching

Geocaching

Modern treasure hunting

Will you manage to find a cache? There are plenty of treasures around Villavakantiepark IJsselhof. Try to track them down!