Experience the Golden Age in Enkhuizen 47 km

Enkhuizen, Westwoud, Hoogkarspel

The Golden Age is almost nowhere as tangible as in the old port city of Enkhuizen. At that time it was written as Enckhuysen and it was the most important place for the start of the Golden Age. The largest herring fleet of the country was in Enckhuysen and the West India Company had its headquarters there. The VOC has also left its traces everywhere in Enkhuizen.

The city is full of monumental buildings with beautifully decorated facades from the Golden Age. Admire the former VOC warehouse Het Peperhuis or the mysterious warehouse Bremen. Marvel at the majestic Westerkerk where the old character of the outside and inside has been preserved, do not forget to visit the historical Librije here. A magnificent masterpiece is the town hall of Enkhuizen with the old city prison next to it, really worth a visit. Continue your cycle route outside the city and cycle along the former ban pole that indicated the city border. Wave to the Grote Molen on the way to the town of Schellinkhout with its Town Hall. Literally taste the Golden Age at Restaurant Onder de Wester in a sixteenth-century national monument. Discover many more beautiful things and enjoy this cycle route with a golden edge!

In the region, there are a total of 18 icons from the Golden Age. These icons can also be recognized by the gold coins in the pavement. You will find them under the dismount points on this cycle route.