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Zuiderzee Museum – Demonstratiebord in chirurgijnskamer, Waag, Enkhuizen📷 Dqfn13, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Zuiderzee Museum

Enkhuizen, Netherlands

History

An open-air museum of rebuilt fishing-village streets, workshops and boats from around the old Zuiderzee. The outdoor museum is open from spring to autumn; allow half a day.

Nearest town
Enkhuizen, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.7065, 5.2930
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Campsites nearby

  • TuinGoed BonatèrCampsite
    6 km from Zuiderzee Museum
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • Camping Dijk & MeerCampsite
    8 km from Zuiderzee Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Jachthaven en Watersport AndijkMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Zuiderzee Museum · 5 pitches
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  • De KampeertuinCampsite
    11 km from Zuiderzee Museum
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  • De GrashavenMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Zuiderzee Museum · 27 pitches
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  • Camperplaats MirnserheideMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Zuiderzee Museum · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Zuiderzee Museum?

Zuiderzee Museum is in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, at GPS 52.7065, 5.2930. It is about 17 km from Hoorn.

Can you camp near Zuiderzee Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is De Vest, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Zuiderzee Museum?

Zuiderzee Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Holland: Marken, Edam, Hoorn and Alkmaar.

What is there to see near Zuiderzee Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hindeloopen (27 km), Volendam (28 km), Beemster Polder (31 km) and Afsluitdijk (34 km).

When is the best time to visit Zuiderzee Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)