A paradise for lovers of water sports

Water sport in Almere

With the Gooimeer on one side and the IJmeer and Markermeer on the other, Almere is, practically speaking, paradise if you love being on the water. Traverse Almere via canal with a motor boat or a canoe. Check out the Noorder Lakes in a motor launch or a dinghy, hire a canoe or a sailing boat or book yourself a tour of the waterways.

Sailing

Almere borders on the Gooimeer and the IJsselmeer. There's some great sailing to be had in the city's own lakes too though!
Canoeing

You can be kept happy for quite a few days, just canoeing around Almere. Lovely, signposted routes and plenty of jetties to tie off at. Great stuff!
Motor launches and dinghies

Hire a dinghy or motor launch and traverse Almere's waterways at your own speed...
Waterways Tour

Almere's canal boat cruise is a fun way to see the city from the water.
Yacht Harbours

Almere is easily reachable from the water! We have plenty of berths in our various harbours – for the smallest dinghy right up to the largest ocean-going yacht.
Boat Hire

No mattter if you don't have your own boat! Plenty of opportunity to hire just what you want in Almere.
Fishing

Almere has such well stocked waterways that the World Fresh Water Fishing Championship was held here.

A Map of Almere's Waterways

Good routes, handy tips!

VVV Almere has developed a handy map for touring the waterways and simplifying the navigation of Almere. You will find nautical information here like moorings, lock opening times, and bridge heights as well as info. on the best place to launch your own boat. But also important things to know like, where to find cafés and restaurants on the water and where best to moor your boat if you want to do some shopping. There are 3 routes all mapped out for you too! It only costs €1.00 from the VVV but is actually FREE from the lock-keep in Almere Haven if you happen to go through there. Or download the app to your I-phone or I-Pad.

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