The 75 most beautiful sailing spots in the Netherlands

While many dream of distant travel, we realize that the most beautiful places are often close to home. This is certainly the case in our water-rich country. We asked water sports enthusiasts and our own editorial colleagues about their favorite anchorage, the harbor they like to visit and the well-known and lesser-known jetties where they prefer to moor.

Compiler and photographer Klaas Wiersma supplemented their anecdotes and photos with practical information about the water depth, conditions and accessibility
of the sailing spots. Divided into the regions north, center and south, this created a very personal water map of the Netherlands. Some locations are iconic, others hidden gems. Together they form the DNA of our beautiful water-rich country.
From morning mist to evening sun, from panoramic views to that nice terrace on the water: discover the best places to sail and lie down with the 75 most beautiful sailing spots in the Netherlands.

You don’t have to travel far for the most beautiful anchorages, harbors and jetties. This book maps all these beautiful harbours, locks, anchorages and jetties, supplemented with photography – so that you can immediately see how many beautiful sailing spots the Netherlands has. For this book, several sailors and powerboaters shared their favorites, including GPS location, water depths and sailing routes. We have made it easy for you to sail to these locations.

You can read about iconic places for water sports enthusiasts such as the Paard van Marken and the lock at Muiden, but also hidden gems in Brabant and Friesland. “The 75 most beautiful sailing spots in the Netherlands” is a practical guide packed with useful sailing information and personal tips. From the Grevelingen in the southwest to the Dollard in the northeast. Whether you are a sailor, kayaker or simply a water recreation enthusiast, this book invites you to explore Dutch waters.

The 75 most beautiful sailing spots in the Netherlands

In ‘The 75 most beautiful sailing spots in the Netherlands’, water sports enthusiasts share their favorite sailing spots. After all, you don’t have to travel far to find the most beautiful anchorages, harbors and jetties. This beautiful sailing book maps all these beautiful harbours, locks, anchorages and jetties, supplemented with photography – so that you can immediately see how many beautiful sailing spots the Netherlands has. Order the book here.

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