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7-DAY CRUISING ROUTE
Discover the charm of northern Friesland and the province of Groningen on a varied boating holiday through peaceful canals, open countryside and…
Discover the charm of northern Friesland and the province of Groningen on a varied boating holiday through peaceful canals, open countryside and historic towns. Cruise through the heart of Friesland, explore the lively city of Groningen and enjoy the tranquillity of the waterways around Lauwersmeer. Along the way, you’ll find picturesque villages, welcoming harbours and beautiful natural landscapes, with plenty of opportunities to moor up and explore ashore. A wonderful…
Today, you’ll cruise from Grou towards **Earnewâld**, in the heart of the beautiful De Alde Feanen nature reserve. Along the way, discover wide lakes, narrow waterways and vast reed beds. In Earnewâld, you can moor up and enjoy the peaceful surroundings or explore more of this unique natural area from the water.
Overnight stay: Leeuwarden
Continue north towards **Stroobos**, cruising through the peaceful Frisian countryside with its wide waterways and green meadows. Along the way, enjoy the open spaces and tranquillity of northern Friesland. In Stroobos, you can moor up and spend a relaxing evening by the water before continuing your journey towards Groningen the next day.
Overnight stay: Dokkum
Today, you’ll cruise from Stroobos towards **Groningen**, following peaceful canals through the varied countryside of the Groningen province. Once you arrive in the city, the atmosphere changes completely. Explore the historic city centre, relax on one of the inviting terraces or take a stroll along the canals. A wonderful contrast between the tranquillity of the waterways and the lively atmosphere of the city.
Overnight stay: Groningen
Today, you’ll leave the lively city of Groningen behind and cruise towards **Lauwersoog**. The route takes you through the wide-open countryside of Groningen, with water and nature gradually taking centre stage. In Lauwersoog, you’ll be close to both **Lauwersmeer** and the Wadden Sea. It’s a wonderful place to end the day, enjoy the peace and open space, and breathe in the fresh sea air.
Overnight stay: Lauwersoog
From **Lauwersoog**, you’ll cruise back into Friesland towards the historic town of **Dokkum**. Along the way, the wide-open landscapes around Lauwersmeer gradually give way to the characteristic Frisian countryside, with green meadows and peaceful waterways. In Dokkum, you’ll find a charming town centre with canals, historic façades and inviting terraces. A lovely place to end the day with a stroll through the town.
Overnight stay: Dokkum
Today, you’ll cruise from **Dokkum** towards **Leeuwarden**, the capital of Friesland. Along the way, enjoy the peaceful Frisian countryside and the charming villages lining the waterways. There’s plenty to discover in Leeuwarden: explore the historic city centre, admire the old canals and relax on one of the inviting terraces. A lovely combination of relaxed cruising and Frisian culture.
Overnight stay: Eernewoude
From **Leeuwarden**, you’ll cruise back towards **Grou**. Following the Frisian waterways, you leave the city behind and return to the peaceful lake district. Along the way, enjoy the wide-open scenery and perhaps make one final stop by the water. Once back in Grou, your boating holiday comes to an end, leaving you with wonderful memories of your journey through northern Friesland and Groningen.
Overnight stay: Grou
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Practical answers about sailing without a licence, departure from Grou and choosing the right motor yacht.
Because of allergies, pets are not allowed on board.
Yes. Friesland has many free mooring places operated by Marrekrite, where you can moor your motor yacht at no charge. These mooring places are often located in the middle of nature and are ideal if you want to spend the night peacefully by the water.
You can order a Marrekrite flag directly with your booking at HW Yachtcharter. This allows you to use the free Marrekrite mooring places during your stay.
At a regular Marrekrite mooring place, you can stay for a maximum of three days at the same location. You can also make use of marinas and visitor harbours. These usually charge a mooring fee, but often provide facilities such as shore power, sanitary facilities and water.
Mooring at marinas during the day is generally free. Some harbours charge a small fee for daytime mooring. At most harbours, a mooring fee applies from 4:00 pm onwards.
With several motor yachts from HW Yachtcharter, it is possible to sail on the IJsselmeer in winds of up to force 4 Bft. However, prior permission from HW Yachtcharter is required.
The IJsselmeer requires more experience and preparation than the sheltered Frisian inland waterways. Wind, waves and weather conditions have a greater influence on boating. We therefore assess in advance whether your experience and the conditions are suitable.
Would you like to sail from Friesland towards Enkhuizen during your boating holiday, for example? Please discuss this with us in advance so that we can assess together what is possible.
Almost all bridges and locks in Friesland are operated daily during the boating season. More and more bridges are operated remotely, which means you can often simply continue once the bridge operator has seen your boat on the camera.
In 2027, the official boating season in Friesland runs from 22 March through 31 October. Always check the current operating times and any closures along the way. When planning your route, also take into account the clearance height of your motor yacht.
For a relaxing boating holiday, we generally recommend cruising for around 3 to 5 hours per day. The number of kilometres you cover depends on the route, your cruising speed and the number of bridges and locks along the way.
Try not to cover as many kilometres as possible. The real appeal of a boating holiday lies in the variety of cruising, mooring, visiting villages and enjoying the Frisian lakes. For a one-week holiday, we therefore recommend choosing a route that leaves enough time to stay longer somewhere along the way spontaneously–>
The price of renting a motor yacht in Friesland depends on the type of motor yacht, the rental period, the season and the number of people. A smaller motor yacht for two people is more affordable than a spacious yacht with multiple cabins and bathrooms for a larger group.
On our search and booking page, you can enter your preferred arrival and departure dates and the number of people. You will then immediately see which motor yachts are available for your chosen period and what the rental price is.
Please also take into account any additional costs, such as fuel, harbour fees and selected extras.
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