Excursions, workshops and packages for cruise guests
In Huizen, you can moor at a well-equipped landing stage in the Nautical Quarter. The picturesque building in de Nautical Quarter are built in de same style as those of the former Zuiderzee villages. There are various restaurants and cafés with waterside terraces as well as a hotel. The Nautical Quarter is a tourist transfer point, where bicycles and e-bikes can be hired. There is plenty of parking space for coaches and buses.
Old Harbour
At the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) you will find the Kalkovens restaurant and the Botterwerf boar yard, complete with forge. 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. More information about the fishing history and maritime heritage of Huizen can be found at the Botterwerf and in the Huizer Museum. The Botters that still exist are painstakingly maintained and can be hired complete with crew for pleasure ships. For information, reservations and harbour ficilities, see our website.
Visit Huizer Museum with coffee and biscuits
With an interesting permanent exhibit and changing expositions, the cultural-historical Huizer Museum is a must for anyone who want to know more about the rich history of the old fishing village of Huizen. The museum also organises lectures, workshops and guided walking tours.
The museum can be visited individually or as a group.
Information about prices and opening hours can be found at the website of the Huizer Museum.
The Krachtcentrale, breeding ground for art and culture
In the Krachtcentrale, built in 1938, large steam boilers were once stoked with coal to power the nearby businesses. In 2018, this impressive building is a sustainable centre where people come together and join creative forces. Come by to admire the building. Enjoy a delicious lunch or exclusive dinner at the restaurant. Discover the unique treasures at the gallery and ateliers. Or go to a lecture or performance at the club in the basement. The Krachtcentrale is located within walking distance of the harbour, at Havenstraat 76.
Contact
06 22 97 15 05
www.de-krachtcentrale.nl
Workshop: photography with own camera or smartphone
On a walk around Huizen or the Huizen harbour, you will learn everything you need to know about photography, light, lines and architecture. A unique location for beautiful photography is the Krachtcentrale, the connection between the harbour and the old town. You will learn everything there is to know about what your camera can do during this 1-hour or 2-hour workshop.
Contact and bookings
- De Gooische Fotoschool, Helen Hofman
- E-mail: helenhofman@degooischefotoschool.nl
- Telephone: 06 15 11 54 45
Rate
€ 20 per person for a 2-hour workshop, not including VAT.
Regional highlights
Huizen is the perfect base for exploring many historical and tourist attractions in the region. Just a stone’s throw away is the lively artist’s town of Laren, which boasts the Singer Laren Museum as well as restaurants, cafés and shops. The fortified town of Naarden is also close by, and travelling just a bit farther you will find Muiden, where the Amsterdam castle of Muiderslot is situated. Amsterdam is easy to reach via the A1 highway, and Almere and Utrecht are also within easy reach via the A27 motorway. All of these destinations are located within 30 minutes of the Huizen harbour.
