Discover Spakenburg
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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.
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.
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!
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.
