One-way trips Friesland - Holland
The routes mentioned are only suggestions for your houseboat holiday. Of course, you are also welcome to put together a route according to your own ideas. The distances and travel times in the route recommendations are based on experience at average speeds of 6-8 km/h. The time needed to pass a lock is on average 15-20 minutes (but this depends on the speed). The average time to pass a lock is 15-20 minutes (but depends on the season and traffic). Please also note the "Lock and bridge opening times"! These can vary from sailing area to area.
- Holland - Friesland Tour I
from Hindeloopen via Amsterdam to Vinkeveen - or vice versa.
Minimum 7 nights. Ideally 10 nights. If you skip Amsterdam, you can save about 10 sailing hours.
Route details:
180 km, 57 bridges, 7 locks, approx. 6 driving hours per day.
Starting or end point is Hindeloopen. The small, pretty town, which has had town charter since 1225 despite only 900 inhabitants, lies directly on the Ijsselmeer and offers a relaxed start to your houseboat holiday, or a relaxing end to it. Stroll through the beautiful town with its many wooden bridges, picturesque old houses and small souvenir shops. And don't forget the Ijsselmeer with its beaches and numerous water sports.
Workum (Frisian: Warkum): old town centre with the lively market square "De Merk" where many pubs and restaurants are located, the historic town hall, several marinas on the Ijsselmeer.
Sneek: with 33,000 inhabitants, the third largest town in Friesland, despite its size with a lot of flair, partly due to the many canals that run through and around the town. Historic city centre, Rococo-style town hall and the famous large water gate - once part of a defence system, today Sneek's landmark. Numerous restaurants, cafés and shopping facilities.
Woudsend: beautiful water sports village between Heegermeer and Slotermeer.
Lemmer: seaside resort on the Ijsselmeer with beautiful beaches and clean water. Water sports and shopping facilities. Orchid farm, a good 10 km from Lemmer.
Steenwijk: the centre of northwest Overijssel. You can get a nice overview by climbing the tower of St. Clement's Church.
Giethoorn: idyllic village - also called "Venice of the North" because of the 170 bridges. The bridges connect numerous small peat islands on which thatched farms stand.
Elburg: small historic Hanseatic town with many monuments and museums. The town is surrounded by canals, ramparts and remains of town walls.
Harderwijk: Hanseatic town with an attractive centre, green spaces and terraces. The historic buildings now house shops, restaurants and galleries, among other things. Veluwe nature reserve, pleasant beach boulevard.
Horst beach: watch windsurfers and kiters using this popular beach, which is also perfect for beginners, for their sport.
Amsterdam: the canal belt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque water canals, the special charm of the historic city centre with its lively people and stately mansions are worth an extended visit. Visit one of the many houseboats (museum), or discover the differences, offers and sights of the districts around the centre.
Amstelveen: numerous shopping and nightlife opportunities in the new city centre, parks worth seeing, e.g. the 900-hectare "Amsterdamse Bos". Historic tramway.
The end or starting point of your houseboat trip is Vinkeveen. The Vinkeveense Plassen lake district is centrally located between Utrecht and Amsterdam and is a popular recreation and water sports area.
- Holland - Friesland Tour II
from Hindeloopen via Amsterdam & Utrecht to Vinkeveen - or vice versa
Minimum 10 nights.
Route details:
235 km, 72 bridges, 14 locks.
The starting or end point is Hindeloopen. This pretty little town, which has had town charter since 1225 despite having only 900 inhabitants, lies directly on the Ijsselmeer and offers a relaxed start to your houseboat holiday, or a relaxing end to it. Stroll through the beautiful town with its many wooden bridges, picturesque old houses and small souvenir shops. And don't forget the Ijsselmeer with its beaches and numerous water sports.
Workum (Frisian: Warkum): old town centre with the lively market square "De Merk" where many pubs and restaurants are located, the historic town hall, several marinas on the Ijsselmeer.
Sneek: with 33,000 inhabitants, the third largest town in Friesland, despite its size with a lot of flair, partly due to the many canals that run through and around the town. Historic city centre, Rococo-style town hall and the famous large water gate - once part of a defence system, today Sneek's landmark. Numerous restaurants, cafés and shopping facilities.
Woudsend: beautiful water sports village between Heegermeer and Slotermeer.
Lemmer: seaside resort on the Ijsselmeer with beautiful beaches and clean water. Water sports and shopping facilities. Orchid farm, a good 10 km from Lemmer.
Steenwijk: the centre of northwest Overijssel. You can get a nice overview by climbing the tower of St. Clement's Church.
Giethoorn: idyllic village - also called the "Venice of the North" because of its 170 bridges. The bridges connect numerous small peat islands on which thatched farms stand.
Elburg: small historic Hanseatic town with many monuments and museums. The town is surrounded by canals, ramparts and remains of town walls.
Harderwijk: Hanseatic town with an attractive centre, green spaces and terraces. The historic buildings now house shops, restaurants and galleries, among other things. Veluwe nature reserve, pleasant beach boulevard.
Horst beach: watch windsurfers and kiters using this popular beach, which is also perfect for beginners, for their sport.
Huizen: larger town, yet in a rural setting, directly on the Gooimeer (small tributary of the Ijsselmeer).
Muiden: beautiful town directly on the Ijmeer (Markermeer), with many cafés and restaurants. A visit to Muiderslot (Muiden Castle) and the surrounding grounds is a must!
Amsterdam: the canal belt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The picturesque water canals, the special charm of the historic city centre with its lively people and stately mansions are worth an extended visit. Visit one of the many houseboats (museum), or discover the differences, offers and sights of the districts around the centre.
Amstelveen: numerous shopping and nightlife opportunities in the new city centre, parks worth seeing, e.g. the 900-hectare "Amsterdamse Bos". Historic tramway.
Breukelen: The Brooklyn district of New York got its name from Breukelen. Between Breukelen and Utrecht is the beautiful De Haar moated castle.
Utrecht: traffic-calmed city centre with idyllic canals, cathedral with underground visitor centre, numerous shopping and cosy places to stop for a bite to eat.
The end or starting point of your houseboat trip is Vinkeveen. The Vinkeveense Plassen lake district is centrally located between Utrecht and Amsterdam and is a popular recreation and water sports area.
Inland Waters Literature Recommendation:
Houseboat Holidays Netherlands - The Northern Provinces by Elsbeth Gugger u. Hans Zahlitsch
24,90 EUR
ISBN 978-3-89225-707-3
Houseboat Holidays Netherlands - The South by Elsbeth Gugger and Hans Zahlitsch
24,90 EUR
ISBN 978-3-667-10438-0
Available at Barone Yachting. All prices plus shipping.
Note:
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary and not all vessels have the necessary licences / insurance to call at all destinations.
Please clarify this with the charter company before planning your trip. You will receive the necessary papers for your route planning from the lessor before the start of the charter, so these must be requested from the hirer / skipper in good time. The conditions of the lessor / owner and, if applicable, their restrictions apply.
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