Hoorn

In late medieval times, Hoorn became rich through sea trade and fishing, making possible the construction of many of the picturesque buildings that can be seen today. Its maritime past is also reflected in the fact that Cape Horn is named after it.

By car

From Amsterdam or Schiphol Airport, Hoorn can be reached by taking the A10, the A8 and then the A7.

By train

Direct train services connect Hoorn with both Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. In both cases the journey will take about 45 minutes.

By boat

Most of the year, river boats visit the city's harbour. The harbour is at the city center, which makes the museums and old city accessible by foot.

Hoorn's compact medieval centre is home to too many beautiful late medieval buildings to mention. Within walking distance of each other you can find:

• Main Tower

  address: 2 Hoofd
  Beautiful tower with clock, from the 1530s

• East Church

  address: 60 Grote Oost

• East Gate

  address: 41 Kleine Oost
  In rich manierist style, from the 1570s

• Former City Hall

  address: 23 Nieuwstraat
  From 1613

• Westfries Museum

  phone: +31 229 280022
  address: Roode Steen 1

• Museum of the Twentieth Century

  phone: +31 229 214 001
  address: Bierkade 4

• Take the steam tram to Medemblik

  address: 8 Van Dedemstraat

About 15 km east of Hoorn lies the equally picturesque city of Enkhuizen. A little further to the north is Medemblik.