Discover Spakenburg

Spakenburg is a lively village, where people go out and like to meet up in the village centre. The harbour museum is Spakenburg's soul, and the historic shipyard is its treasure. A sense of the past pervades with every view of the traditional fishing boat dockyard, the Rode Loods shipyard, named for its rich red colour, the old fishermen's houses and the fish auction. This picturesque setting makes you feel like you are walking through the living history of an old fishing village.

Discover Spakenburg
Daily cruises aboard a traditional Dutch fishing boat

Daily cruises aboard a traditional Dutch fishing boat

Relax and enjoy the sun, wind and water and the beautiful view from the Eemmeer Lake. After leaving the centre of Spakenburg, the sails are raised and the cruise across the former Zuiderzee can begin. During the cruise, you can take a turn at the helm and help with the sailing. An adventure and a unique experience for all ages.

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Not to miss during your visit to Spakenburg

Spakenburg was not only a fishing village, it was also a thriving farming community. Visit one of the museums, where you will discover the history of Spakenburg. Or visit the shipyard, sail on an authentic wooden ship or go shopping and enjoy culinary delights in the charming centre of Spakenburg. 

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Cycling around Spakenburg - Board the Eemlijn bike boat

The Eemlijn runs a regular service daily from mid-April through mid-October between Amersfoort and Spakenburg or Huizen, with stops for cyclists to embark or disembark in Soest, Baarn and Eemdijk. You are free to bring your bike on board!

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Walking in Spakenburg

Pure enjoyment! Walking in Spakenburg is a delight. You can choose a route that celebrates the fishing history and includes the red shipyard, the fish auction and the compact fishermen's houses, or a route that takes you back in time to the unique farming past and goes right through traditional farmsteads, the protected city pastures and the flour mill. Everything is suffused with history, atmosphere and culture and takes you back to the days of yore.