This is a rental service for canoe and rowing boats. You can reach it by bus from Utrecht central…read morestation. Once you are on the water you can either paddle back to the city or enjoy the wetlands (Rijnauwen). You have to pay a deposit first (25 Euros) and when you come back you can pay according to the time you rented the boat. They also sell ice cream and beer or whatever you need for your trip ;)

Have gone multiple times to rent canoes, really pretty to go up the river and end at theehuis…read morerijnauwen for a well deserved Dutch pancake and get to watch other people paddle by. Will definitely return

At the Taste of Amsterdam Event was talking to Flippie about sailing and we then decided to go…read moresailing one in June. That day was today and while at the beginning of the week the weather did not look super promising yet, after arriving at Winkeloord the weather was just super! We had plenty of sun and also quite a nice breeze for sailing! The place itself turned out a little bit tricky to find for me: it is super helpful that on their website they already are aware that their address is not working correctly in most satnav systems and therefore they provide already the alternatives that should work on most systems. From the A2 highway, you take a very small narrow road and finally make sure that you go straight after the little bridge (I read a sign for the Jachthaven and turned right, which made us end up in the wrong location at first). When renting a Valk sailing boat, you get a small water-tight container for your valuables and everything else that could be needed on the water. The only thing you will have to take care of yourself is having some drinks and some food to enjoy :) Boats appeared to be in very good condition and I think the price (70 euros for the whole day) is very reasonable. Note that you will not get an outboard engine with this. They have a limited amount of these and if you do want to have one, you will have to rent it separately (and be on time with your reservation) The sailing itself was just a blast: Great weather and getting some sailing lessons from Flippie herself :)

Approximately 20 kilometers south of Amsterdam, there is a popular lake disctrict. This is used for…read moresailing, kayak, surf, dive, flyboard and waterski. The easiest way to get here is by car. Public transport is a bit of challenge. Two options: take your bicycle with you on the train from Amsterdam to abcoude, and cycle the last few kilometers...or take the metro from Amsterdam to Holendrecht and then cycle the last part., At Winkeloord (winkeldijk 20), we rented sailing boats with a group of 15+ for the afternoon. Boats and sails were ok. Lifevests were available upon request. Most rentals are "valk", a sailing boat that fits up to 4 people. It is expected that whoever will sail, knows how to set up the sails and get the boat out of the harbour. If you are not able to do that without support, you probably should not be renting a boat. Bon is the huge cafe/restaurant next to the harbour. Service is dutch standard. Suitable for larger groups. Visitors are mostly Dutch. From the terrace you have a prime view of the locks. That is the main attraction of this terrace. Tip: - check the wind conditions, as wind force may drop at the end of the day and you surely don;t want to paddle all the way back to the harbour

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Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to experience just a bit more of…read moreDutch food culture than your average tourist. The local food scene is surprisingly diverse and very tasty! Our guide, Guus, was a very enthusiastic guy, really seems to know the ins and outs of Utrecht, and took us to some of the best food spots in the city. Besides the great food, Guus had a lot of interesting stories to tell about the city itself, which was great to listen to going from place to place. If you enjoy learning a bit about foreign culture as experiences by locals, and are curious about the Dutch food scene, this is the tour for you!

From the owner: Taste the best local food while exploring the city center of Utrecht, that's what Street Food Tour…read moreUtrecht is all about. During A 3 hour tour, you'll see the city and taste and learn about all kinds of great Dutch food. The tour is a 4 km walk and will cover the beautiful historical city center of Utrecht What's included: * All the food, snacks and a drinks * Private tour guide / local food expert * Stories about our local delicacy's * 45,- euro per person