Things to do in Hoorn

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Hoorn
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What to do in Hoorn

Popular places to visit

Museum Hoorn-Medemblik

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum Hoorn-Medemblik during your travels in Hoorn. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Museum Hoorn-Medemblik

Hoofdtoren

Learn about the local history of Hoorn when you take a trip to Hoofdtoren. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hoofdtoren

Rode Steen

Learn about the local history of Hoorn when you spend time at Rode Steen. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Rode Steen

Westfries Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Westfries Museum during your travels in Hoorn. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Westfries Museum

Museum of the 20th Century

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of the 20th Century in Hoorn. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Museum of the 20th Century

Schouten Handwerken

Enjoy an outing to Schouten Handwerken during your stay in Hoorn. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Schouten Handwerken

Museum of the Twentieth Century

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of the Twentieth Century in Hoorn. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Museum of the Twentieth Century

Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik

Enjoy an outing to Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik during your stay in Hoorn. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik

Halve Maen

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Halve Maen during your travels in Hoorn. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Halve Maen
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Lelystad

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoorn worth visiting?
Whether you're coming to discover the local charm and cultural highlights or sample unique foods and explore the outdoors, there are plenty of things to do in Hoorn.
How do I spend a day in Hoorn?
When you've checked off major attractions like Museum Hoorn-Medemblik and Westfries Museum, spend the rest of your day exploring the retail and food options in Hoorn.
What is the top tourist attraction in Hoorn?
Westfries Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Hoorn and should be high on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Hoorn?
You can easily visit leading sights like Westfries Museum, Museum of the 20th Century and Museum Hoorn-Medemblik with a three-day trip to Hoorn. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a little longer and head to Amsterdam.
What are some activities to do in Hoorn with kids?
Planning what to do in Hoorn with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're travelling with little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly attractions to keep them happy here.

What to do in Hoorn for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Hoorn, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Hoofdtoren or Stoommachine Museum.
Are there free things to do in Hoorn?
In Hoorn, Rode Steen is a must-see spot for anyone planning to experience the city without taking their wallet out. Also, stroll around the local neighbourhoods and parks, and speak with a local tour guide. It's a simple way to learn about the best free things to do in Hoorn.