Water sports in Holland
Kitesurfing
You can take a kite not just to the beach, but also to the water.
Sailing in Holland
See Holland from the water on a relaxed sailing holiday.
Surfing in Scheveningen
Surf the best waves in surfing hotspot Scheveningen. Rent a surfboard to catch some waves or sign up for a course.
Water sports locations
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Friesland has everything water sports enthusiasts dream of: lakes, canals, ditches and waterways and the largest chain of connected inland lakes in Europe.
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These lakes between Amsterdam and Utrecht are ideal for water sports.
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Rent a boat or take a boat tour and experience a wonderful feeling of freedom on the waters of Flevoland.
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Sail across the Markermeer. Enjoy peace and quiet on the water, near Amsterdam
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You are guaranteed to have a special time when you go on vacation in an area listed as a World Heritage Site.
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Typically Dutch: The IJsselmeer lake and the many villages around it.
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The nature, water sports facilities and events make this area a unique place in the world and a true paradise.
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Water sports in the Netherlands
Holland is the perfect place for water sports. Nearly one third of our land is below sea level. In addition to the risk of flooding, this also means unique water sports opportunities. You can go boating through the canals in big cities or enjoy the peace and quiet on large bodies of water.
Water sports at the coast
There are plenty of water sports opportunities along the Dutch coast. From diving, surfing and kite surfing at the best water sports beaches in Zeeland to surf karting on the beaches of the Wadden Islands. Rent a catamaran in Zandvoort or watch the boats compete in Scheveningen in the Volvo Ocean Race or North Sea Regatta.
Water sports on the lakes
Friesland is an ideal province for water sports with its large interconnected lakes. If you cross the IJsselmeer, however, you will find an itinerary from North Holland to Zeeland called the Staande Mast (Standing Mast) Route. A safe and quick thoroughfare for sail and motorboats. In South Holland, you can enjoy water sports on the Kaag and Braassemermeer, among other things. North Brabant boasts the big National park de Biesbosch and Utrecht the Loosdrechtse plassen, both excellent places to rent a boat. Limburg has a large network of small and big lakes thanks to gravel mining. On the Maasplassen, you can participate in several boat tours or rent your own boat to discover the natural beauty.
Water sports events
Blokarting in IJmuiden aan Zee
Spectacular beach sailing in IJmuiden aan Zee.