De Ven

#110 among destinations in the Netherlands

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De Ven is a lighthouse in Oosterdijk, a village in the municipality of Enkhuizen, Netherlands. Built in 1699–1700, it is one of the oldest lighthouses in the Netherlands. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°44'31"N, 5°16'56"E

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Noord-HollandNetherlands

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De Ven – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zuiderzee Museum, Sprookjeswonderland, Zuiderkerk, Koepoort.

2.5 miS
Local maritime and harbor heritage museum
Zuiderzee Museum, Enkhuizen
65 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Enkhuizen, the Zuiderzee Museum offers a unique glimpse into the rich maritime history and cultural heritage of the Netherlands. This dynamic institution is not just a museum but an immersive experience that transports visitors back...
2.1 miS
52°42'42"N • 5°17'22"E
Sprookjeswonderland, Enkhuizen
54 min walk • Theme park, Park, Playground
2.7 miS
Church
Zuiderkerk, Enkhuizen
69 min walk • The Zuiderkerk, also called Sint-Pancraskerk is a late Gothic hall church in Enkhuizen, in the Netherlands, currently used by the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.
2.8 miS
City gate
Koepoort, Enkhuizen
72 min walk • The Koepoort or Westerpoort is a city gate in Enkhuizen. The gate used to be the main western entrance of Enkhuizen and is a part of the old fortifications of the city.
2.9 miS
52°42'3"N • 5°17'38"E
Flessenscheepjesmuseum, Enkhuizen
74 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Arch
Drommedaris Tower, Enkhuizen
74 min walk • The 'Drommedaris' is the southern gateway of the city Enkhuizen. It is the best known building in Enkhuizen.
2.7 miS
Church
St Francis Xavier Church, Enkhuizen
69 min walk • St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Enkhuizen, West Friesland, Netherlands. It was founded and is run by the Society of Jesus and is in the Diocese of Haarlem-Amsterdam.
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
IJsselmeer
136 min walk • The IJsselmeer, also known as Lake IJssel in English, is a closed off inland bay in the central Netherlands bordering the provinces of Flevoland, North Holland and Friesland. It covers an area of 1,100 km² with an average depth of 5.5 m. The river IJssel flows into the IJsselmeer.
3.6 miS
Aqueduct
Naviduct, Lelystad
92 min walk • A naviduct is a special class of navigable aqueduct, in which the waterway also includes a lock. One example of a naviduct has been built at Enkhuizen on the Houtribdijk in the Netherlands on the instructions of the Rijkswaterstaat. This cost over €55 million and was completed in 2003.
2.7 miS
52°42'16"N • 5°18'2"E
Compagnieshaven, Enkhuizen
69 min walk • Sailing, Marina