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Hindeloopen Base Information

Hindeloopen is a city with a rich maritime heritage and is known for its historic town houses, narrow streets and cobbled lanes. It is situated in the picturesque region of Friesland and sits on the eastern shore of the shallow IJsselmeer (or Lake IJssel), in the northern part of the Netherlands.


At the Base

Base Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00
Tuesday and Thursday: 10.00 to 16:00
Sunday: Closed

Late Arrivals

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked.

When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open for you to stay on board that night, but cruising will not be permitted. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

When To Arrive

Your boat will be ready to depart for 15:00 - 17:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions.

If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base from 11:00.

Upon Arrival

Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

When you arrive our base staff will:

  • Give you a welcome booklet which contains important safety advice and contact numbers.
  • Ask you to sign documentation to show that certain information has been read and unserstood.
  • Take a Damage Deposit and Engine Hours Deposit.
  • Let you know what time to expect your pre-departure briefing.

Hotels and Restaurants

Hotels

Hotel De Stadsboerderij - Tel: +31 (0)514 521 278

Restaurants

De 3 Harinkjes - Tel: +31 (0)514 522 222
Pizzeria Oost Achterom - Tel: +31 (0)514 522 053

Holland

Extra Information

Shops

There is a small supermarket close to the base.
Open - Mon-Fri: 8.30pm-12.30pm and 1:30pm-7pm,
Sat 8.30pm-12.30pm and 1:30pm-6pm,
Sunday 9am-12pm

In the larger town of Sneek (8km away) you will find a larger selection of shops and supermarkets.

Market Days

In Sneek - Tuesday and Thursday

Tourist Office

Dijkweg 1 (next to the church)
8713 KD Hindeloopen
Tel: +31 (0)514 851 223
http://www.touristinfohindeloopen.nl/

Travel Information

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 www.theaa.com

Directions

From North (Groningen). Take the E22 south to Drachten and Heerenveen. This road becomes the A7 – stay on this road through Sneek and then at Bolsward, turn off onto the N359 south to Hindeloopen. After 13.7km, turn off the N359 when signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.92km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500m – you will see the base signposted on the left.

From South (Amsterdam). Take the A1 and then the A6 motorway north and exit at junction 17, signposted to Lemmer/N359. At the end of the slip road, turn left onto the N359. Stay on this road, through Lemmer and to the west. At Beam, turn left at theroundabout (still N359) following signs to Stavoren. After 13.5km, turn off the N359, signposted to Hindeloopen. After 1.92km the road bends sharply to the left. Follow it over a bridge, signposted to Schullenburg. Follow the road for 500m – you will see the base signposted on the left.

By Air

Closest airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol - 122km
Groningen - 106km

By Train

Closest train stations:
Hindeloopen - 2km
Leeuwaarden - 44km

Ferries

The following ferry companies operate to Holland.

  • Hull to Rotterdam: P&O
  • Harwich to Hook of Holland: Stena Line