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Huizen

Cruise ships up to 135 metres in lenght can moor at Huizen. The well- equipped docks for these vesells are in the Nautical Quarter of the former fishing village. The Nautical Quarter is a real tourist transfer point, where bicycles and e-bikes can be rented. At the Old Harbour you will find Kalkovens restaurant and the Botterwerf boat yard, complete with forge.  There is plenty of parking for coaches and buses.

 

Below you will find just some of the wonderful attractions and activities Huizen has to offer.

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Home to history
A number of authentic botters are also moored there. These historical fishing boats are a reminder of the rich past of Huizen as an important fishing village on the former Zuiderzee. This harbour housed more than 100 botters in the late nineteenth century. After the construction of the Afsluitdijk, the saltwater Zuiderzee was transformed into the freshwater IJsselmeer, bringing an end to the fishing industry in Huizen. The botters that still exist are painstakingly maintained and can be hired complete with crew for pleasure trips.

The walking route Huizer Melkmeisje (historical story) passes through the historical streets and past the farms and Dutch Protestant Church that have been preserved. This walking route can be obtained from the VVV tourist information desk in the Huizer Museum, which is located in the old village. A tour guide for the walk can also be arranged. The Huizer Museum is a cultural history museum which depicts the history of Huizen and preserves and manages the historical objects. 

An authentic Dutch place
Huizen has a charming shopping centre with several pavement cafés. Huizen also has plenty to offer cyclists. Huizen Statues and Works of Art is an inspirational cycling trip that passes around thirty statues that are erected in public places. A route map can be obtained from the tourist information center  at the Huizer Museum. The Erfgooiers route, the Gooilust route and the Gooische Rijkdom culinary cycle route are also very interesting.

Attractions

Cycling in and around Huizen

Cycling in and around Huizen

The Rondje Gooimeer route is quite the extreme route. South of Gooi Lake is the lovely Naarden, a fortified town with a long and turbulent history. North of Gooi Lake is one of the Netherlands’ youngest cities: Almere. Almere is known for its rich modern architecture. Of course, the Old Town of Huizen is also part of this route. The tour is highly recommended for whoever loves variety; enjoy history, architecture and beautiful nature! If you don’t have an own bike, you can rent one at Fletcher Hotel Nautisch Kwartier.

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Mastspoor 1, 1271 GK Huizen, Nederland

Distance from harbor

This is wear you can rent bikes and find information on cycling routs

Visit the Boat Yard and the Forge

Visit the Boat Yard and the Forge

The boat yard is a stone’s throw from the harbour. Botters were fishing boats on the Zuiderzee, and in their heyday, the Zuiderzee had around 3,000 barges. 145 botters were registered in Huizen. At the boat yard, there is also a forge where they offer workshops.

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Havenstraat 300, Huizen, Nederland

Accessability: The boat yard and forge are limited accessible for disabled (wheelchairs) as these are workplaces.

Distance from harbor

200 m, 2 min

The Huizer Milkmaid walking route

The Huizer Milkmaid walking route

This walking route takes you along various unique places from the history of the fishing village of Huizen, the Gooi area’s harbour.

The route takes you along the streets of Huizen and is wheelchair accessible. You can also start the route from Visserstraat. The distance to this ‘entry point’ is about a 12-15 minute walk.

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Hellingstraat 17, Huizen, Nederland

Distance from harbor

1.5 km, 19 minutes

2 km, 7 min

2 km, 7 min

Huizer Museum

Huizer Museum

The Huizer Museum is a culture and history museum that displays, stores and maintains Huizen’s history.

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Achterbaan 82, Huizen, Nederland

Maximum amount of visitors: 100-150

Accessability: The Huizer Museum is wheelchair accessible (there is a lift).

Distance from harbor

2 km, 19 min

2 km, 8 min

Huizen Beach Zomerkade

Huizen Beach Zomerkade

Huizen’s beach, on Gooi Lake, runs from Gooierhoofd Park to the Zomerkade. With a variety of restaurants and bars, of course with lovely terraces!

There is a surf club, a skate park, a basketball court and a volleyball court. There are all kinds of tournaments in the summer! Spectators can watch from the terrace!

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Zomerkade, Huizen, Nederland

Distance from harbor

26 min

2,7 km, 7 min

Nature walking routes surrounding of Huizen

Nature walking routes surrounding of Huizen

Waterkeringpad and the Noord Hollandpad are the long distance walks. If you prefer a circular walk, follow the Gooise Bomenroute (trees) or the Bergenroute (mountains). On this walk, you go through varied forests and part of it goes over the heath as well. You will pass by the sheepfold and can take a lovely break at one of the terraces on the way.

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Blaricummerstraat 32, Huizen, Nederland

Maximum amount of visitors: 100-150

Distance from harbor

4 km, 10 min

Brochures are is available at the VVV Tourist Information Office, Achterbaan 82 in Huizen.

Naarden Fortress

Naarden Fortress

Walking, culture, shopping and boating.

Discover the history of Naarden Fortress.
Naarden is one of the best preserved fortified towns of the Netherlands. In the 17th century it received its characteristic and beautifully preserved star-shaped plan with double walls, gate buildings and bastions. The entire town exudes this military past.

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Amsterdamsestraatweg, Naarden, Nederland

Distance from harbor

8 km, 16 min

Singer Museum in Laren

Singer Museum in Laren

Museum, sculpture garden, theater

Discover the unexpected at Singer Laren! Come and enjoy all we have to offer at our versatile museum, from the Piet Oudolf sculpture garden to a delicious lunch out on the terrace or in the stylish villa.

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Oude Drift 1, Laren, Nederland

Maximum amount of visitors: 100-150

Distance from harbor

7 km, 24 min

8 km, 14 min

Walking route 'The country houses of ‘s Graveland'

Walking route 'The country houses of ‘s Graveland'

Take a walk in the lovely gardens, of the country house Boom and Bosch with their unique vegetation along the snake wall and have a cup of tea in the beautiful tea garden at Sperwershof.

The exquisite gardens of these former country houses of the rich and famous traders of Amsterdam of the 17th century are open to visitors and perfect for a lovely walk. 

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Noordereinde 54B, 1243 JJ 's-Graveland, Nederland

Accessability: The gardens are accessible with wheelchairs, preferably with wide tires for the forest trails.

Distance from harbor

14 km, 22 min

Schiphol

Schiphol

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Schiphol Boulevard, Schiphol, Nederland

Distance from harbor

25 km, 20-40 min

25 km, 25 min

17 min by train from Amsterdam central station

Muiden Fortress and Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

Muiden Fortress and Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

The famous Castle of Amsterdam, Muiderslot, is a stone’s throw from the harbour in Huizen. The old fortified harbour city is perfect for a lovely day full of culture. With of course Muiden Castle and the fort island Pampus, but also the Muiden visitors’ centre, located in the Muizenfort, offers you the opportunity to learn all about the Defence Line of Amsterdam and the New Dutch Water Line.

Stroll through the narrow streets along the historic buildings, walk along the harbour with the Brown Fleet and enjoy the bustle of the Grote Zeesluis from a lovely terrace.

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Herengracht 1, Muiden, Nederland

Accessability: Muiden is accesible for wheelchairs but it’s a historical town with cobblestones-streets. Amsterdam Castle is difficult to visit for wheelchairs, there’s no lift.

Distance from harbor

15 km, 45 min

22 km, 25 min

Parking is free at P1 off the A1 motorway. From here, you can walk around the fortress in about 10 minutes to the Groote Zeesluis, the centre of Muiden Fortress.

The Kröller-Müller Museum

The Kröller-Müller Museum

The Kröller-Müller Museum offers a unique combination of art, nature and architecture guarantees visitors a truly unforgettable experience. The museum boasts almost 90 paintings and more than 180 drawings, making it the second largest collection of Van Goghs in the world
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Houtkampweg 6, Otterlo, Nederland

Accessability: The museum is accessible to wheelchairs

Distance from harbor

60km, 50 min

60km, 50 min

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