10x In, at & to the water North Holland
10x in, on & by the water - in the watery region of Laag Holland (North Holland)
Rivers, ditches, larger waters, canals and lakes. In Laag Holland, water is always nearby. Explore the countryside by canoe or settle down on the terrace of a waterside restaurant. In this blog, we share 10 fun activities and locations on and near the water in North Holland. With so much water, it is almost a waste not to discover Laag Holland from the water!
Beaches in North Holland
Cool off, sport and play in Laag Holland
Want to relax by the water? Then a day at the beach is perfect. In Laag Holland, you will find small and unique beaches where you can enjoy yourself by and in the water. The beach of Schiereiland de Leers in recreation area Het Twiske is full of surprises. Around the peninsula are a number of diving platforms where unusual objects lie underwater. Float past an old shipwreck or explore stones from the ice age.
Of course, the beaches in Laag Holland are also great for a nice day with the whole family. The Speelsloot is perfect for adventurous water rats. Here you can only cross the water via the raft, the obstacle course or the cable car. Would you rather combine some flora and fauna with a day at the beach? Then Schoorlstrand is for you. Here you combine swimming with a walk through nature. And who knows, you might get lucky and spot a spotted woodpecker, jay or chiffchaff.
Waterfront restaurants in North Holland
Culinary delights with a view!
Are you ready for a break after all those water activities? Enjoy one of the terraces on the harbours, such as at Restaurant Joon. Feel ultimate relaxation while gazing out over the water with a delicious snack and drink.
There are an awful lot of great restaurants with waterside terraces in North Holland. If you want to enjoy the outdoors, a waterside terrace in a unique location is highly recommended. At Brasserie Poort van Amsterdam, the grandiose view over the Markermeer alone is a reason to visit this restaurant.
Waterfront restaurants in Laag Holland.
Swimming pools in North Holland
Water fun for the whole family!
Besides beaches, swimming pools are also perfect bathing waters in North Holland. For less sunny days, open-air swimming pool De Breek is a good choice. Here, the water is delightfully heated so you can still swim outside on cold days. Looking for a place for active water fun? Then Swimming Pool De Waterdam is just what you are looking for. Thanks to the diving pit with diving boards, tough slide and rapids, you will have a day full of water fun.
See the list of all swimming pools in Laag Holland.
4. Hotspot: recreational area Het Twiske
Enjoy nature to the full
In recreation area Het Twiske, you will experience plenty of opportunities for swimming, diving, surfing and sailing. Retreat and enjoy an undisturbed bike ride, walk through nature or rollerblade through the varied landscape. Children have fun on and around the water here. Go on an adventure in the pirate ship or zigzag across the water on the cable car.
View all recreational possibilities of Recreatiegebied Het Twiske
5. Sleeping on and near the water in North Holland
Just a little bit different
Listen to the silence as you are rocked to sleep by the dancing of the water. There are various locations in Laag Holland where it is possible to spend the night on the water. A special and adventurous experience where you become one with the watery landscape. Come and stay on a motorised camping raft and choose your own accommodation.
Have you always wanted to sleep on a boat? Right in the centre of Edam, next to the historic shipyard, is Motorboot Geep. Cruise to beautiful Monnickendam during the day or moor up at one of the harbours for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
6. Hotspot: Lake Alkmaarder and Uitgeestermeer
Infinite recreational opportunities!
Recreation area Alkmaarder- en Uitgeestermeer is the perfect location for the real water rat. The area offers many water sports opportunities, agricultural activities and cultural heritage such as forts and windmills. Float quietly on the dancing water or challenge yourself while water-skiing or Suppen.
Combine relaxation with an activity and rent a sloop. After an afternoon on the water in Noord-Holland, you will completely relax. Use the Sloepennetwerk app to map out a fun route and know exactly which pavement cafés to moor at.
Check out all the recreational options at Het Alkmaarder- en Uitgeestermeer.
Marinas in North Holland
Mooring in the most beautiful places
With so much water, there are naturally many cosy marinas. Are you ready to relax after an afternoon of sailing? Via a stretch of beach or slipway, you can easily moor your boat at Watersportvereniging Warder. Quietly catch up on all the day's adventures at the spacious clubhouse.
If you are looking for a marina with lots of facilities, Marina Marina Monnickendam is just what you are looking for. The marina has 550 berths and is only 15 kilometres from Amsterdam. The centre is within walking distance so you can easily grab a bite to eat after a day of sailing.
View all marinas in Laag Holland.
8. Hotspot: Waterland
Beautiful area on the Markermeer
Waterland is not only a paradise for water birds but also a feast for the eyes. Along the banks of the marshlands, reed beds wave merrily at you. As you peer over the vast moorland, picturesque villages and old windmills appear in sight. Go exploring in Waterland.
For cycling enthusiasts, the Gouwzeeroute is a tip to save. During the bike ride, you will ride over the high ring and sea dykes, giving you great views over the polder. Drive to historic towns like Volendam, Edam and Marken or spot special bird species along the way.
Discover Waterland!
Sailing in North Holland
Hit the road yourself!
In North Holland, enjoy yourself on the water with your own boat and it is possible to rent one in many places. Explore the region from the water and float across ditches, lakes and large bodies of water. Thanks to the large network of boating routes, it is not difficult to find a trip that meets all your needs.
Sailing can be done by sailboat, motorboat or canoe. Paddle along the calm waters of the Woudpolder route and enjoy the shelter of the reed beds. In the meadows, you spot cows, sheep and nesting birds. Or take a motorboat and discover the nature around Broek in Waterland, Holysloot or Uitdam during the Aandammerroute.
All boating routes in Laag Holland.
10. Sloop network and mooring lines
Everything arranged for a wonderful day on the water.
Would you like to make a beautiful route on the waters of Laag Holland but are not sure where to start? Thanks to the sloop network, you can map out a beautiful route in no time using a map or the app. Thanks to the tips that appear in the app while sailing the route, you know exactly which sights and catering establishments you must not miss. Want to make a weekend of it? The app also indicates accommodation options that are on the route.
