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.
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.
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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.
General information
Mastspoor 1, 1271 GK Huizen, Nederland
Distance from harbor
This is wear you can rent bikes and find information on cycling routs
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.
General information
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
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
The Huizer Museum is a culture and history museum that displays, stores and maintains Huizen’s history.
General information
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’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
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.
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
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.
General information
Oude Drift 1, Laren, Nederland
Maximum amount of visitors: 100-150
Distance from harbor
7 km, 24 min
8 km, 14 min
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
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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
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.
General information
Houtkampweg 6, Otterlo, Nederland
Accessability: The museum is accessible to wheelchairs
Distance from harbor
60km, 50 min
60km, 50 min