Sailing data Veluwemeer
Facts for anyone heading onto the Veluwemeer from Elburg: how far the destinations are, how long it takes, how deep the water is now and how much fuel a trip costs. No fluff, just numbers.
Last updated: 28-09-2026 · water level 2026-09-28 13:00
Distances and sailing times from Elburg
One way, estimated from the harbour of Elburg. Sailing time at a calm pace (6 km/h) and cruising briskly (9 km/h). The boat reaches about 13 km/h at most.
| Destination | Distance | ~6 km/u | ~9 km/u |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roggebot lock | 6,0 km | ~60 min | ~40 min |
| Drontermeer | 7,0 km | ~70 min | ~47 min |
| Restaurant At Sea | 7,0 km | ~70 min | ~47 min |
| Bremerbaai beach pavilion | 9,5 km | ~95 min | ~63 min |
| Harderwijk | 11,0 km | ~110 min | ~73 min |
| 't Huus van Guus restaurant, Zeewolde | 21,0 km | ~210 min | ~140 min |
Distances are estimates. On a half day you comfortably tour the lake; on a full day you continue towards Harderwijk or Zeewolde.
Mooring at the islands
The Drontermeer and the Veluwemeer have islands where you can moor, drift or swim. De Eekt and De Kleine Zwaan are closest to Elburg.
| Island | Distance | ~6 km/u | ~9 km/u |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Eekt | 4,2 km | ~42 min | ~28 min |
| De Kleine Zwaan | 5,0 km | ~50 min | ~33 min |
| De Ral | 9,2 km | ~92 min | ~61 min |
| Pierland | 12,8 km | ~128 min | ~85 min |
| De Kluut | 17,8 km | ~178 min | ~119 min |
| De Zegge | 24,5 km | ~245 min | ~163 min |
Distance over water, measured from the tracks of our own boats. During the day mooring at De Eekt, De Kleine Zwaan and De Ral is free; you may stay up to 3 x 24 hours. The island season runs from April to mid October.
Water depth now (live)
The water level on the Veluwemeer moves with the wind: an onshore wind piles the water up, an offshore wind pushes it away. This Rijkswaterstaat measurement near Elburg already accounts for that.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat, Elburg station. Measured: 2026-09-28 13:00. Live on the water map.
Fuel
Fuel is included in the rental, so no surprises afterwards. How much you use depends on how fast you sail.
| Included on a half day | 25 L |
|---|---|
| Included on a full day | 50 L |
| Average use at a calm pace | ~5 L/h |
Average from 22 measured trips.
In short
- The boat cruises at 6 km/h and reaches about 13 km/h at most.
- From Elburg to Harderwijk is about 11 km, at a calm pace around 110 minutes.
- The water level is now -7 cm NAP, including wind set-up and set-down.
- On a half day, 25 litres of fuel are included, with nothing to pay afterwards.
Rent a luxury boat from Elburg, no licence needed, from €239.