I am a sucker for vintage steam engines. Although the engine pulling our train wasn't a tram, they do have genuine steam powered trams. You get to see the Dutch countryside from an excellent vantage point. The ride on the Ijsselmeer on the MV Friesland is something special too. One word of warning. It does get very crowded so buy your tickets beforehand.

I went here with a group and we did the boat and train experience both were really good. The boat was historical and it was lovely to look around. Facilities on board toilets and cafe both good. Lovely views from the water too. Enkhuizen was a pretty small town but with an amazing bakery at the end of the shops by the bridge! Very charming place to look around. Train trip was stunning! To see the bulb fields, windmills, houses and wildlife. On board a buffet car for drinks if you wanted. Toilets at the stations along the journey. Staff very informative and chatty. Hoorn itself had lots of shops if you go over the bridge and also some very interesting sights Great time thanks

We only did the train journey having arrived at Medemblik on a river cruise. We did see the Friesland and it was an interesting contrast with the modern river cruise ship. It looked fun! After a coach trip to Hoorn we had time to look around the museum before boarding the train, pulled by a steam engine. The carriages are authentic and lack just a little in seat comfort. All part of the experience. There is a twenty minute stop to review information at a station en route. Pleasant journey to Medemblik with a good view of the windmill as you arrive.