Our base in Vinkeveen
About Vinkeveen
You can see and do lots from Vinkeveen. The base itself is located in the popular summer holiday spot, Vinkeveen Plassen, great for water sports, swimming and lake-side dining. Amsterdam, is just 4.5hrs cruising to the north. To the southeast, the trendy university city of Utrecht is reachable in just 4hrs, while the famous cheese making towns of Gouda and Edam, the famous Keukenhof Flowerpark at Lisse and the iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans are all within 2 – 4 days of cruising from Vinkeveen.
From Vinkeveen it is:
- 29hrs (12 locks, 11 lifting bridges) to our base in Hindeloopen
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets
- Showers
- Laundry
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 'Vacation 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
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Vinkeveen, Jachthaven De Wilgenhoek
Groenlands Kade 9 – 13
3645 BA Vinkeveen
NetherlandsTelephone
+31 (0)294 269 198
Travel to Vinkeveen
By Train
Closest train station(s):
Abcoude: 8 km
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 https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Car rental
Schiphol Airport, 1H30 from the base
Parking
Parking is available onsite (50 meters). (Pre-bookable)
By Air
Closest airport(s):
Schiphol Airport: 24 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Mannani +31 (0)611112441 / [email protected]
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Hindeloopen 190€
Arrival at Vinkeveen
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.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Villa Lokeend - Tel: +31 294 291 544
Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam - Tel. +31 (0) 203 113 670
Restaurants
Boathouse Vinkeveen - Tel. +31 (0) 297 212 067
Restaurant De Viersprong - Tel. +31 (0) 294 295 450
Restaurant Anders Vinkeveen tel +31 (0) 297 261 075
Shops
Supermarkets
Albert Heijn Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 20:00 / Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Jumbo Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 20:00 / Sunday: 12:00 – 20:00
Tourist Info
Herenweg 144 f
3645 DT Vinkeveen
Netherlands
Fishing
Fishing license is required. You can get one online at http://hengelsportwinkel.com or on site: Herenweg 237, Vinkeveen
Electric car charging points
NL MAB Exploitatie Charging Station, Groenlandsekade 1, 3645 BA Vinkeveen, Netherlands (300 m from the base).