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Current figures: water level and sailing data Veluwemeer
Feel like sailing yourself? Book a sloop from Bootverhuur Elburg.
Check availabilityRight out of the harbour is the Drontermeer: narrow water, reeds and few boats. Left is the wide Veluwemeer: more beach and more going on.
Narrow water with reeds and plenty of birds, and a beach with a pavilion at the far end.
First a good stretch onto the wide Veluwemeer, then lie still in sheltered water beside a beach.
The biggest trip from Elburg, and the only one that does not come back the same way.
Turn right out of the harbour onto the Drontermeer, then past the Roggebot onto the Vossemeer and the Ketelmeer. You can moor at the Keteleiland. After that onto the IJssel to Kampen, where you can tie up in town for a drink. On the way back you pass under the Kampen bridge and turn right into the Reevediep: through the Scheeresluis and the Reevesluis you sail over newly made water, nature from start to finish, and that brings you back onto the Drontermeer.
Two restaurants on the Flevoland shore, close together, so you choose once you are there.
A half day lasts 4 hours, so besides sailing (gently, 6 km/h) there is time left to moor, eat or swim. On the map you pick the route yourself and see whether a spot fits your half day.
Our own sloop, our own berth in the harbour of Elburg, and a mooring spot along the way. All our own photos, so what you see is what you get.
On this water map of the Veluwemeer you see the sailing depths, the fairway, waterside restaurants, marinas, islands and fuel stops at a glance. The Veluwemeer is a shallow border lake: large parts are only about 1 to 2 metres deep, with a deeper fairway running through. With the depth map you know in advance where it is shallow, so you stay safe with a sloop or paddleboard.
Paddle boarding on the Veluwemeer is nicest in the sheltered, shallow spots close to the shore, for example around Elburg. There is less wind and you quickly feel the bottom. For swimming there are designated beaches and swimming spots along the border lakes. Check the map for shallow, sheltered spots, that is pleasant with children.
The Veluwemeer has a few small islands. Some have a jetty, but many islands are nature reserve (breeding and resting area) where mooring or going ashore is not allowed. So watch the signs on site and respect the reeds and birds. Overnight stays or open fire are not allowed in most places.
Fancy a boat tour or trip on the Veluwemeer near Elburg? With us you step aboard your own sloop and sail yourself, at your own pace, with fuel included. No licence needed: the sloop sails calmly and stays on the Veluwemeer. This way you make your own tour past the harbour of Elburg, the islands and the prettiest spots. Find more inspiration for a day ashore and on the water at things to do in Elburg.
The Veluwemeer is a shallow border lake. Large parts are about 1 to 2 metres deep, with a deeper fairway. On the depth map above you can see where it is shallow.
Yes, at the designated beaches and swimming spots along the border lakes. Choose a shallow, sheltered spot, that is nice with children.
Sometimes. Some islands have a mooring spot, but many islands are nature reserve where mooring is not allowed. Watch the signs on site.
Nicest in the sheltered, shallow parts close to the shore, for example around Elburg. There you have less wind and waves.
Not for our sloop. The boat sails calmly (under 20 km/h) and stays on the Veluwemeer, so you sail without a licence.
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