Get to know the Northeast Polder from the water. There are kilometres of easily navigable and beautiful canals and you will pass the most beautiful spots. Don't have your own boat? No problem, you can rent a boat at several places. Are you an experienced skipper with a boating licence? Then you can also enter the open waters of the IJsselmeer or Zwarte Meer via one of our locks.
Do you own a boat and take to the water at the first sign of spring? Or have you never sailed and do you want to experience what all those boating enthusiasts mean when they talk about peace and freedom on the water? The Northeast Polder has beautiful waterways, cosy marinas, impressive locks and various locations for boat rentals, so whether you are an experienced boater or not, your boating trip cannot fail here.
Marina Schokkerstrand is located on the Ketelmeer, on the eastern side of the IJsselmeer, between the IJssel and the IJssel Lake. From Marina Schokkerstrand, there is a fascinating sailing destination for every type of boat and in any weather. Right next to the marina you will find restaurant Pier16 and Unesco World Heritage Site Schokland is within cycling distance.
Cruising from the head of Overijssel through Voorstersluis into the polder? Then about one kilometre past the lock you will find Kraggenburg harbour, with 97 permanent and 40 transient spaces. From the marina, you can reach Netl de Wildste Tuin in no time for a day of old-fashioned outdoor play, fanatical sports or great swimming. Grab a bite to eat at Netl or visit Brasserie de Voorst.
At Marina De Voorst in Marknesse, there is room for around 40 boats to be stowed and moored. Basic facilities are available such as: shower, toilet, washing machine and a children's playground. Ideal for passers-by who like peace and quiet. From here, you can easily reach the impressive Waterloopbos for a nice walk along various waterworks. The village of Marknesse is also the place to be for delicious local produce and cosy restaurants.
There are three main canals in the Northeast Polder. They run from one of the locks to Emmeloord, the centre of the polder:
Side canals connect the 10 villages in the Northeast Polder to the main canals. Almost all villages lie at the end of such a side canal.
At Rent-a-Boat Flevoland, you can hire a sloop easily and without a boating licence and immediately take a beautiful cruise through the unique polder landscape. The boats are electrically powered, so they are quiet and relatively environmentally friendly.
Natural Yachts' electric charter yachts are located in Marknesse, in the green surroundings near Vollenhove, Blokzijl and Giethoorn. From the marina, you can sail straight to the IJsselmeer, the Randmeren and the Frisian lakes.
Yacht charter company Baaten has an extensive fleet of rental boats, ranging from cosy sloops to luxurious motor yachts, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for both novice and experienced water sports enthusiasts.
At Kokomo Rental on the Vuurtorenstrand of Netl de Wildste Tuin in Kraggenburg, you can rent canoes and SUPs. Explore the beautiful surroundings from your canoe or SUP and enjoy a snack and drink at the Beach Pavilion afterwards.
Holiday park De Voorst is a versatile recreation park located in a beautiful natural area full of water recreation opportunities. You can hire canoes and SUPs to take to the water. Did that whet your appetite? Then head to Brasserie De Voorst, right next to the park.
Water sports are also beautiful in and around Emmeloord. Rent a SUP from Suppie-Emmeloord. It is inflatable and therefore very light. This allows you to go out on the water wherever you want, as long as you return the SUP within 8 hours.
In the dykes of the Northeast Polder, there is a lock next to each of the three pumping stations for entering and leaving the polder. These are the Frisian Lock (next to Buma pumping station), the Voorsters Lock (next to Smeenge pumping station) and the Urkers Lock (next to Vissering pumping station). These locks allow shipping to overcome a height difference of between 5 and 6 metres. Two other locks are the Marknessersluis and the Kadoelerkeersluis. All lock complexes consist of a combination of a lock and a movable bridge.
Are you an experienced skipper? Then why not combine a trip on one or more canals through the Northeast Polder with a stretch on the open waters of the IJsselmeer or Zwarte Meer? Just pass through a lock and go! And at the end of the day, of course, you moor at one of our marinas and end the day at a cosy restaurant nearby. The ultimate holiday feeling, right?
