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-Stavoren
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers will be closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Thank you for your understanding. Customers should use facilities on board their boats.
- 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 'Prepare for your departure' 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
Address
Telephone
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
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 Centrale Amsterdam’ (+31 (0) 207 777 777 | [email protected])
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Hindeloopen-Stavoren 170€
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
Restaurant De Viersprong - Tel. +31 (0) 294 295 450
Restaurant Lust! - Tel: +31 294 290 382
Shops
Supermarkets
Albert Heijn Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 21:00 / Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00
Jumbo Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 21:00 / Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00
Tourist Info
Herenweg 144 f
3645 DT Vinkeveen
Netherlands