Since 1932, the Afsluitdijk has separated the mudflats from the Ijsselmeer, protecting the many old Dutch harbour towns from the sometimes unpredictable tides. The former Zuiderzee has now become a true sailing paradise and you can easily sail far inland via numerous canals. How about a detour to Amsterdam, for example, or a trip through Friesland? The largest freshwater lake in the Netherlands is above all a quiet and wide sailing area with 1001 fun possibilities.
Are you interested in the Dutch history and enjoy discovering new cities? The distances between ports here are never far and flexible planning does not stand in the way. If the wind changes, your ship will also change its plans – make a nice stop to eat a fish or just sail on.
On the water, there is no stress and we leave the word ‘have to’ on land. Here you will enjoy a wonderful view, the wind filling the sails and be on the lookout for the next discovery.
We will travel to Makkum, Workum, Stavoren or Lemmer – Frisian towns – , the fishing village of Den Oever on Wieringen, up the West Coast to Medemblik or cosy Enkhuizen.
Here we can channel through to the Markermeer and, after the last busloads of Japanese have left, stroll through tourist attractions such as Volendam, Monnickendam or Marken. Of course, Amsterdam is not far by then either, and after a city stroll we can continue along the IJ or through the canals towards the North. Especially in spring when the tulips colour the land, this is a beautiful route. From Den Helder, we then sail across the Wadden Sea, lock through the afsluitdijk and come back to the IJsselmeer.
