'''Hoorn''' is an old city in the Dutch province of North-Holland.

Understand

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.

Get in

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.

Get around

See

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. Hoofd. Beautiful tower with clock, from the 1530s
  • East Church. 0 Grote Oost.
  • East Gate. 1 Kleine Oost. In rich manierist style, from the 1570s
  • Former City Hall. 3 Nieuwstraat. From 1613

    Do

  • Take the steam tram to Medemblik. Van Dedemstraat. 31 (0)229-214862. nfo@museumstoomtram.nl. ttp://www.museumstoomtram.nl.

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Get out

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