Discover
In Medemblik there is plenty to experience. Whether you are looking for peace and quiet, history and culture or conviviality. The beautiful nature offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling. In and on the water is ample entertainment. But there is also plenty to discover and learn about history. The fine restaurants and nice stores complete the offer.
Out and about with the family
Enjoy together and relax. Medemblik is the perfect place for families because you will find everything. Fun do-things, kid-friendly restaurants and comfortable accommodations.
Peace and space
On foot, by water or by bike. Medemblik is surrounded by beautiful nature and water, where you can relax. In every season you can enjoy the colors and scents that belong to that moment.
A day of history
The municipality of Medemblik is full of history and great stories for little and big explorers. See the historic buildings and visit the interesting museums and heritage sites. The owners can tell wonderful stories about the old days.
Wind and water
The municipality of Medemblik is full of history and great stories for little and big explorers. See the historic buildings and visit the interesting museums and heritage sites. The owners can tell wonderful stories about the old days.
Winkelen
Medemblik is the smallest and oldest town in West Friesland. Its history tells of the struggle against, but also of prosperity thanks to the water. As always, the city is bustling with life and many activities.
A day of history
The municipality of Medemblik is full of history and great stories for little and big explorers. See the historic buildings and visit the interesting museums and heritage sites. The owners can tell wonderful stories about the old days. A ride on the historic steam streetcar completes the day!
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Plenty to do!
What are you going to do today? Or tomorrow? Or next time you visit Medemblik? In this calendar you will find the best events throughout Medemblik. From festival to fair and from market to water sports. There is always something to do in Medemblik!
View the agenda“We found your ship”
address Kasteel Radboud, Oudevaartsgat 8, Medemblik
The story of the frigate Huis te Warmelo. Dive with us to a depth of 60 metres, where the wreck of a Medemblik frigate rests on the seabed. Naval batt...
Friday 21 August 2026
Tentoonstelling Galerie de Pieper
address Galerie De Pieper, Nieuweweg 38, Opperdoes
The gallery is open again and so is our large garden. All free entrance. The garden smells of roses and other bloomers. You will encounter surprises i...
Friday 21 August 2026
De Strijd om West-Friesland
address Kasteel Radboud, Oudevaartsgat 8, Medemblik
Why is Radboud Castle in Medemblik? And what does the Frisian empire have to do with it? The ancient Frisians were the Vikings of the Low Countries. T...
Friday 21 August 2026
Radboud, tussen zwaard en ziel
address Kasteel Radboud, Oudevaartsgat 8, Medemblik
For anyone wondering why Radboud Castle is called that, this exhibition provides the answer. Not only that, 'Radboud' takes you to rich and powerful F...
Friday 21 August 2026
Hoedenmuseum “Zet ‘m op”
address Hoedenmuseum Zet 'm op, Hornpad 11, Andijk
There are a number of hats you can try on. For the children, there is a questionnaire about various hats on display.
Friday 21 August 2026
Top in de Kop – Tuin en kunst route
address Galerie De Pieper, Nieuweweg 38, Opperdoes
During five joint open weekends, the most beautiful private gardens, tea gardens, sculpture gardens, studios, and a nature-friendly nursery will once ...
Saturday 22 August 2026
Borrel Expres
address Museum Stoomtram Medemblik - Hoorn, Dam 2, Medemblik
Enjoy a cozy drink together on a beautiful summer evening, while enjoying the journey from Hoorn to Medemblik and back between the setting sun and twi...
Saturday 22 August 2026
Rommelmarkt bij de Molen
address Meelmolen De Herder, Westerdijk 3, Medemblik
On Saturday, August 22, we are once again organizing the coziest flea market in Westfriesland, with something for everyone! Come and take a look; admi...
Saturday 22 August 2026
Verdwenen winkels
address Twisca Museum, Dorpsweg 87, Twisk
In addition to the permanent exhibition, featuring excavated pottery, carpenter's tools, the village chest dating from 1700, a cheese press from 1851,...
Sunday 23 August 2026
Schilder uw eigen koe op de boerderij met Ruud Spil, dé Koeschilder
address Diverse locaties ,
This summer, residents of Westfriesland will have the unique opportunity to capture their own cow on canvas under the guidance of Ruud Spil, the Cow P...
Saturday 29 August 2026
Wadstock Festival
address Theaterkerk Wadway, Wadway 30, Spanbroek
Mark your calendars with a big cross, because on August 29, we are transforming Wadway into the region's premier festival grounds. Stichting Volksverm...
Saturday 29 August 2026
Open dagen Eendenmuseum
address Eendenmuseum, Gedeputeerde laanweg 43, Andijk
Have you always wanted to see a huge collection of unique and rare 2CVs? Now you can in Edwin Groen's completely renovated "Duck Museum." In this muse...
Sunday 30 August 2026
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