About Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen is located in Friesland, a rural, traditional and culturally rich region of the Netherlands. Famous for its lakes and water sports, life is slower-paced in these parts and well suited for those wishing to escape the hustle-bustle and breathe a little! Hindeloopen itself is on the shores of Lake Ijsselmeer with a long maritime history, quirky cobbled streets and ranked as one of Europe’s most beautiful villages.
From Hindeloopen it is:
- 29hrs (12 locks, 11 lifting bridges) to our base in Vinkeveen
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers will be closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Thank you for your understanding. Customers should use facilities on board their boats.
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical Extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
Angling dinghy and outboard
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Hotel De Stadsboerderij - Tel. +31 (0)514 521 278
Restaurants
De 3 Harinkjes - Tel. +31 (0)514 522 222
Pizzeria Oost Achterom - Tel. +31 (0)514 522 053
Shops
There is a small supermarket close to the base. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 -12:30 & 13:30-19:00, Sat 8:30-12:30 & 13:30- 18:00, Sunday 9:00 - 12:00
Local market
The nearest market is in Sneek. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tourist Info
Dijkweg 1 (next to the church)
8713 KD Hindeloopen
Tel. +31 514 851 223
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Hindeloopen
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Bosman’ (+31 (0) 6 45 305 630 | [email protected])
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) €175
- Leeuwaarden Train Station €85
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Directions
From North (Groningen). Take the E22 south to Drachten and Heerenveen. This road becomes the A7 – stay on this road through Sneek and then at Bolsward, turn off onto the N359 south to Hindeloopen. After 13.7 km, turn off the N359 when signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.9 km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500 m – you will see the base signposted on the left.
From South (Amsterdam). Take the A1 and then the A6 motorway north and exit at junction 17, signposted to Lemmer/N359. At the end of the slip road, turn left onto the N359. Stay on this road, through Lemmer and to the west. At Balke, turn left at the roundabout (still N359) following signs to Stavoren. After 13.5 km, turn off the N359, signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.9 km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500 m – you will see the base signposted on the left.
Parking
Unsecured parking available (fees apply)
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Hindeloopen: 2km
- Leeuwaarden: 44km
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Amsterdam Schiphol: 122km
- Groningen: 106km
Arrival at Hindeloopen
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.