Our base in Hindeloopen

Name: Le Boat Hindeloopen
Address: Tolve 6, Hindeloopen, 8713 LK
Telephone: +31 (0) 514 591251

Tolve 6, Hindeloopen 8713 LK

About Hindeloopen

Hindeloopen is located in Friesland, a rural, traditional and culturally rich region of the Netherlands. Famous for its lakes and water sports, life is slower-paced in these parts and well suited for those wishing to escape the hustle-bustle and breathe a little! Hindeloopen itself is on the shores of the Ijsselmeer with a long maritime history, quirky cobbled streets and ranked as one of Europe’s most beautiful villages.

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Emerald Star base

Point of interest

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What you get on the base

Facilities

Toilets and showers

Local info

Hotels

Hotel De Stadsboerderij – Tel. +31 (0)514 521 278

Restaurants

De 3 Harinkjes – Tel. +31 (0)514 522 222

Pizzeria Oost Achterom – Tel. +31 (0)514 522 053

Shops

The nearest supermarket is in Workum. Open Tue-Sat 9:00 – 18:00, closed on Sundays.

Local market

Thursdays in Bolsward and Sneek.

Tourist Info

Dijkweg 1 (next to the church)

8713 KD Hindeloopen

Tel. +31 (0)514 851 223

VVV: https://www.waterlandvanfriesland.nl/nl/hindeloopen

Fishing

Fishing permits can be arranged on site at reception.

Electric car charging points

Suderséleane 29, 8711 GX Workum (7 km)

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

Emerald Star Hindeloopen, De Tolve 6
8713 LKHindeloopen, Netherlands

Telephone

+31 (0) 514 591251

Email

hindeloopen@leboat.com

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.

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 ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Extras

Early check-in and late check-out
Boat cleaning
Parking (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
Eco cleaning pack

Fun extras

Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues

Travel to Hindeloopen

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By Train

Closest train station(s):

Hindeloopen: 2 km
Leeuwarden : 44 km

If you arrive by train at Hindeloopen station, pick-up and drop-off at the Hindeloopen base can be arranged for a small fee.

By Roads

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

Directions Hindeloopen marina:

From North (Groningen). Take the E22 south to Drachten and Heerenveen. This road becomes the A7 – stay on this road through Sneek and then at Bolsward, turn off onto the N359 south to Hindeloopen. After 13.7 km, turn off the N359 when signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.9 km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500 m – you will see the base signposted on the left.

From South (Amsterdam). Take the A1 and then the A6 motorway north and exit at junction 17, signposted to Lemmer/N359. At the end of the slip road, turn left onto the N359. Stay on this road, through Lemmer and to the west. At Balke, turn left at the roundabout (still N359) following signs to Stavoren. After 13.5 km, turn off the N359, signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.9 km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500 m – you will see the base signposted on the left.

Car rental

Betten Autoverhuur in SNEEK (30 km). Tel: +31 (0)515 413 807

Parking

Pre-bookable ungated parking available onsite (fees apply).

By Air

Closest airports:

Amsterdam Schiphol: 122 km
Groningen: 106 km

Approximate cruising times

From Hindeloopen it is:

29hrs (12 locks, 11 lifting bridges) to our base in Amsterdam (Vinkeveen)

Plan your days with confidence using our approximate cruising times for Holland and Friesland.

Friesland Region Guide

Curious about where the water could take you? This guide will spill the secrets of the region.

Must-stop towns and villages, plus local tips on markets, moorings and mouthwatering eats.
Cruise times, lock numbers and handy need-to-knows to help you plan your trip.
Region-specific info on moorings, locks, and facilities – so you’re always one step ahead on the water.

DOWNLOAD The FRIESLAND region GuidE

Emerald Star’s Sustainability Plan

Our ‘Climate, Nature & Community’ plan includes our carbon reduction actions, our efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste, and our support for local nature and communities. Learn more about our sustainability efforts, including how you can play your part in preserving waterways for many generations to come.