The Frisian VOC coin was struck in Enkhuizen, and the town was famous for its good mapmakers, nautical chart draughtsmen. Here was the base of the naval fleet, the then famous and powerful Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) had its headquarters in the Pepperhuis, and over 400 fishing boats, so-called Haringsbuizen, are said to have been moored here close together. In the 17th century, also known as the Golden Century, the herring town of Enkhuizen on the southwest of the IJsselmeer was the richest and most powerful town on the Zuiderzee. The town is considered by many to be the most beautifully preserved town on the IJsselmeer. Enkhuizen is located just an hour’s drive northeast of Amsterdam and is easily accessible via Purmerend and Hoorn. If you have a few days and want to explore the Ijsselmeer with your own or chartered boat, Enkhuizen is an ideal starting point and destination (see here for necessary licenses). If you want to explore the IJsselmeer with your own or a chartered boat, Enkhuizen is the ideal starting point and destination: In addition to four marinas in well-protected locations and excellent service, a beautiful old town with quaint pubs and restaurants beckons for an evening stroll, the Zuiderzee Museum vividly tells about the history of shipping and trade in the region – and you’re always on the safe side, because Enkhuizen also has a SeaHelp base.
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