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Tidal mudflat walking, swimming, fishing, rowing, sailing, surfing or paddling: Hollands Kroon and water are inextricably linked. The Wadden Sea is on the UNESCO World Heritage List for a good reason. Go tidal mudflat walking with a guide, learn to windsurf on the Amstelmeer or sail from Hollands Kroon to the IJsselmeer.

Our tips in good weather!

Nieuwe Niedorp

Cruise & boat rental 'De Eendagskapitein'

Boat trip and boat rental 'De Eendagskapitein' organizes boat trips where they take you in the beautiful open gardener's boat. If you prefer to sail with your family, friends or just as a couple, it is also possible to rent a boat.

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Westerland

Lutjestrand

If the weather is nice for a day at the beach, but does not want to go to the sea, the Lutjestrand is the right place. The recreational beach is on the Amstelmeer in the Kop van Noord-Holland. You can take a breather at the cozy Beachbar Brandend Zand.

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Kolhorn

Boat trip Ansjovisjol KH44

Kolhorn was a harbor on the former Zuiderzee until 1929. Of the fishing fleet of that time, only the KH44 anchovy has been preserved. The gig is nowadays kept up by volunteers. In the summer by organizing boat trips and in the winter by carrying out the necessary maintenance for the gig.

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Winkel

Partyboat de Koperen Hoorn

You have a fully catered day out with Partyboot de Koperen Hoorn. There are many different boat trips, so there is something for everyone. While enjoying a snack and a drink you can relax with a beautiful view of the surroundings.

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Boat network in Hollands Kroon

Hollands Kroon also belongs to the Sloep Network! Sloop network is the alternative to the well-known water almanac with which you can easily and quickly plan a fascinating sailing route with your sloop. You can easily plan your route via the website and via the Sloop Network app. You can take into account the length and duration of the tour. To make the journey even more enjoyable, the routes are equipped with various catering and accommodation options. This way you can sail around undisturbed, enjoy and make the boat trip as long as you want.

Also curious about the Sloop Network? Click on the button below, map your route on the website and see you soon in Hollands Kroon!

Go to the boat network website

A world on the water!

Wadden activities
Canoe route Wieringen
SUP School Westerland
Windsurfing on Lutjestrand
Canoe route Kolhorn

Harbors in Hollands Kroon

Den Oever

Yacht club Marina

Marina Den Oever BV is a cozy, sheltered harbor located directly on the IJsselmeer, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. An ideal base for a weekend or a holiday by boat on fresh or salt water.

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Den Oever

Wadden harbor

Cozy marina in the beautiful Den Oever. This beautiful village is the only village on both fresh and salt water, this makes this place even more special.

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Slootdorp

Passant harbor 'Het bos roept'

Whoever sails immediately sets The forest is calling! on the map. There are 28 berths here, 10 of which have power connections in a beautiful setting.

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Kolhorn

Marina Kolhorn

The Municipal Marina in Kolhorn is located on the West Frisian Omringdijk. In the port there is the possibility to refuel. In the village there are restaurants where you can also eat. Since 2016, the port has modern facilities in a new port office. There is also WiFi available.

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De Haukes

Marina de Haukes

In addition to the marina in Den Helder, the Marine Water Sports Association has a branch in the Haukes on the Amstelmeer, called the Sloep. The Amstelmeer is very popular among water sports enthusiasts. The relatively new sport kite surfing is also practiced a lot on the Amstelmeer.

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Ewijcksluis

Marina Van Ewijcksluis

Marina Van Ewijcksluis is located at the end of the Ewijcksvaart. The harbor is located in the village next to the entrance to the Amstelmeer and the Balgzand canal that leads to the Noord-Hollandskanaal. Here you will find an excellent restaurant with a terrace called De Brug next to the harbor.

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Middenmeer

Marina Middenmeer

The Marina in Middenmeer is a nice marina with good and useful facilities. You have the opportunity to moor in a widely accessible harbor with a jetty which is easily accessible for everyone.

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Anna Paulowna

Marina Anna Paulowna

Oude Veer marina in Anna Paulowna: located on the Hoge Oude Veer with a magnificent view of the mill and surrounded by beautiful fishing and sailing water. There are various restaurants, snack bars, a café and an extensive shopping center within walking distance.

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Water, water and more water!

Amstelmeer

This is perhaps the oldest beach in North Holland, because the sand is more than 100,000 years old. The recreational beach is on the Amstelmeer in the Kop van Noord-Holland. You can take a breather at the cozy Beachbar Brandend Zand.

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IJsselmeer

The IJsselmeer, with an area of ​​1100 km2, is the largest lake in the Netherlands. What is special about this lake is that it used to be the Zuiderzee, which was later made into a lake by a dyke, the Afsluitdijk.

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Wadden Sea

From the Afsluitdijk near Den Oever, the wadden coast of Noord-Holland extends via Stroe, Hippolytushoef and the Amstelmeer to Den Helder. Here, behind the dikes, you will find an authentic "piece of Holland". With a vast polder landscape full of historic towns, agriculture and lots of nature.

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