Our base in Amsterdam (Vinkeveen)
About Amsterdam (Vinkeveen)
You can see and do lots from Amsterdam (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 Amsterdam (Vinkeveen) it is:
- 29hrs (12 locks, 11 lifting bridges) to our base in Hindeloopen
What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Laundry
- Wifi
- Luggage may be left in reception under staff supervision (at own risk)
Extras and 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 pre booked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical 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 Amsterdam (Vinkeveen)
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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
Car rental
Schiphol Airport, 1h30 from the base
Parking
Parking is available onsite.
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Schiphol Airport: 24 km
Arrival at Amsterdam (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.