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Hollande Slide

Self drive river boat rentals from Lossdrecht in Hollande


 

This base is the starting point for cruises on the Dutch channels. This small town on the edge of the lake of the same name is a starting point for cruises to discover Amsterdam.

Lock keepers operate all locks and some lifting bridges. Lock/bridge fee between €1 and €7. Depends on area and different per bridge/lock.

Opening hours: Locks are closed for lunch around 12:00-13:00 and for tea around 16:30-17:30.

Public holidays: Locks are closed on some public holidays.

In Hindeloopen-Stavoren area locks/bridges are open: 1st April to 31st October: Daily. Before 1st April: Closed on Sunday.

In Vinkeveen area locks/bridges are open: 15th April to 15th October: Daily. 1st - 15th April & 15th - 31st October: open with an appointment, lock closed on Sunday.

In one week round trip from Hindeloopen, it will not be possible to go to Amsterdam. To visit Amsterdam, we advise you to moor at Weesp (then take the train) or to Six Haven, behind Amsterdam Central Station.

You will find many well-equipped ports and moorings along the canal.

  • Car: A2 - E35 exit 4 - Vinkeveen-Hilversum, then N201 and N402 direction Loenen. After Loenen, turn left onto the N403 towards Camping Mijnden. The base is in the campsite. Introduce yourself at the reception of the campsite: an access card will be given to you, as well as the indications to the base.
  • Train: Breukelen Station (7km)
  • Air: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (35km)
  • allowed only in certain areas. Compulsory fishing map about 14-45 €, information on www.sportvisserijnederland.nl - Carp, bleaks, roach, eels, pikeperch, pike
  • Locks and drawbridges, which are well maintained, are often subject to a small toll (4 to 6 €). Ports in most cities also require payment of a parking fee. Before 16/04 and after 16/10, some canals and others are often closed on Sundays. It is essential to learn about the practicability of waterways during these periods.

Possible cruises


Best current offers for the destination Loosdrecht

Range Premium 2 0
Penichette Evolution P950
-30%

€3,444 €2,411

From €603 / pers

Week of the 8/1/25 to 8/8/25

  • Max. people : 4
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets

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