Entertainment & Activities
Museum Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik
8 Van DedemstraatZuiderzeemuseum
ZuiderzeemuseumSprookjeswonderland
9 KooizandwegKinderboerderij De Woid
9A KoperslagerBallorig Hoorn B.V.
4 Wogmergouwindoor playground
Sfeerboerderij Jan Cees Lont
Parks & Nature
This is a playground which is an initiative from the locals there, but everyone is welcome.
Natuurspeeltuin De Weijver
6 KerkepadThis is a playground which is an initiative from the locals there, but everyone is welcome.
Zuiderdijk 31
31 Zuiderdijkwaterfront park
De Groot Recreatie
50 GemeenelandswegAmazing mudflat walking! --- www.degrootrecreatie.nl/nl/activiteiten/wadlopen
Bergen
nice hiking trails, forest, beach
Oostvaardersplassen
1 KitswegCrocodiles, colorful birds, ring-tailed lemurs playing on top of the ape hill and …did you see the deer in the woods? You can find them all on the Hoenderdaell estate! In the middle of the wood, you will also find the Stichting Leeuw Rescue Centre, where at least seven tigers and five lions have been given a home. The animal shelter in the Hoenderdaell estate is situated in the middle of a vast and beautiful nature reserve. The route leads you through the woods via wide-open fields and along the water. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the birds of prey enclosure. Falconer Karel and his birds await you with a spectacular display!
-- they also have a very nice restaurant, called veer!
82 locals recommend
Hoenderdaell Estate
1 Van EwijckskadeCrocodiles, colorful birds, ring-tailed lemurs playing on top of the ape hill and …did you see the deer in the woods? You can find them all on the Hoenderdaell estate! In the middle of the wood, you will also find the Stichting Leeuw Rescue Centre, where at least seven tigers and five lions have been given a home. The animal shelter in the Hoenderdaell estate is situated in the middle of a vast and beautiful nature reserve. The route leads you through the woods via wide-open fields and along the water. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the birds of prey enclosure. Falconer Karel and his birds await you with a spectacular display!
-- they also have a very nice restaurant, called veer!
Food Scene
All-time favourite in the city of hoorn, great after a day of shopping or walking around the old town.
14 locals recommend
Brasserie/Restaurant De Tuynkamer
44 Gedempte TurfhavenAll-time favourite in the city of hoorn, great after a day of shopping or walking around the old town.
De Korenmarkt
1 KorenmarktPizzas and pancakes (focused on fairtrade, biological ingredients), a neighbourhood favourite on the west coast, with an outdoor playground. next to the forest and the dunes.
54 locals recommend
Duinvermaak
132 BreelaanPizzas and pancakes (focused on fairtrade, biological ingredients), a neighbourhood favourite on the west coast, with an outdoor playground. next to the forest and the dunes.
Beach pavilion on the "West Coast". Great, relaxed lunch/dinner setting with outdoor playground. Theres a big parking area, but on a sunny day, dont be surprised if the parking is full, full, full & cars are circling the area like vultures.... you can always park a bit further and walk.
49 locals recommend
Timboektoe
1 ReynderswegBeach pavilion on the "West Coast". Great, relaxed lunch/dinner setting with outdoor playground. Theres a big parking area, but on a sunny day, dont be surprised if the parking is full, full, full & cars are circling the area like vultures.... you can always park a bit further and walk.
Dutch pancake house, large menu, good for & with kids (they will be happy-so you will be happy), great location on the lake.
Pannenkoekenhuis Ootje Konkel
16-A IJselmeerdijkDutch pancake house, large menu, good for & with kids (they will be happy-so you will be happy), great location on the lake.
this is a restaurant in the town hall, directly on the market. From the outside you can’t see how beautiful it is inside: A high ceiling, large windows and a contemporary interior, A mix of hip, cool, industrial and a little grandmother’s time. Fun!
Restaurant Van Dis Hoogkarspel
1A Raadhuispleinthis is a restaurant in the town hall, directly on the market. From the outside you can’t see how beautiful it is inside: A high ceiling, large windows and a contemporary interior, A mix of hip, cool, industrial and a little grandmother’s time. Fun!
the only place in the surroundings with authentic Indonesian dishes! won’t win a prize for the best looking interior, but the food is yum (try the “rijsttafel”)! Good for pick up.
Toko Suraya
3 Zuiderkerkstraatthe only place in the surroundings with authentic Indonesian dishes! won’t win a prize for the best looking interior, but the food is yum (try the “rijsttafel”)! Good for pick up.
VOLT (name of restaurant)
Schelphoek 5, 1621 MK Hoorn
http://volthoorn.nl/menukaart-volt.html
- Volt is an “east coast” beach club and breathes a homely atmosphere, it is pleasantly busy. Do you fancy a few bites with a drink, or do you want to dine extensively? It’s all possible at Volt. What a fantastic place! It is a bit remote, but with the help of google maps you will find the way.
Schelphoek 5
5 SchelphoekVOLT (name of restaurant)
Schelphoek 5, 1621 MK Hoorn
http://volthoorn.nl/menukaart-volt.html
- Volt is an “east coast” beach club and breathes a homely atmosphere, it is pleasantly busy. Do you fancy a few bites with a drink, or do you want to dine extensively? It’s all possible at Volt. What a fantastic place! It is a bit remote, but with the help of google maps you will find the way.
Not only a popular & beautiful tea garden, but there is also the option to rent a small boat and flow silently through the dutch landscapes! A highlight as this is an amazing experience!
42 locals recommend
Theetuin Overleek
6 OverleekNot only a popular & beautiful tea garden, but there is also the option to rent a small boat and flow silently through the dutch landscapes! A highlight as this is an amazing experience!
This is the culinary business card of Volendam for over 150 years in a dreamy location on the IJsselmeer.
Smit-Bokkum
19 SlobbelandThis is the culinary business card of Volendam for over 150 years in a dreamy location on the IJsselmeer.
This café-restaurant is a meeting place for theater visitors and actors, city visitors and social seekers, (young) professionals and creatives.
It stands for relaxed dining, a personal atmosphere and pleasant prices. In addition to a large terrace on the wharf canal, Stoom has a conservatory, “De Kas”, where you can enjoy small dishes on comfortable lounge couches.
Also good with kids.
Restaurant Stoom
60D WillemsoordThis café-restaurant is a meeting place for theater visitors and actors, city visitors and social seekers, (young) professionals and creatives.
It stands for relaxed dining, a personal atmosphere and pleasant prices. In addition to a large terrace on the wharf canal, Stoom has a conservatory, “De Kas”, where you can enjoy small dishes on comfortable lounge couches.
Also good with kids.
Arts & Culture
Exposure (2010)
Outdoor art installation
Dutch Steam Engine Museum
4 OosterdijkShopping
Hema Hoogkarspel
21 RaadhuispleinWell-known dutch "everything"-store, very popular in the Netherlands.
HEMA
2b MiddenwegWell-known dutch "everything"-store, very popular in the Netherlands.
Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet
60 Bataviapleinoutlet
Sightseeing
Castle Radboud
8 OudevaartsgatKwekerij Siem Munster
7 Wierwegtulip excursion
Amsterdam
Alkmaar cheese market
26 HouttilHoorn
This former VOC town has a great beach at the Ijselmeer lake.
Zaanse Schans
1 KraaienestKeukenhof
166A Stationswegtulips!
Giethoorn
dutch village without streets... only canals!
Marken
historical village
Monnickendam
historical village
Edam
historical village + famous for the cheese!
Beemster
UNESCO site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beemster
Muiderslot
1 HerengrachtAmazing for kids aswell.
Royal Flora Holland
313 LegmeerdijkThe largest Flower auction in the world.