Boating routes on the Randmeren: cruising with freedom and ease

Whichever route you choose, it is always

the route to peace, nature and discovery

From our harbour on the Randmeren you sail straight into nature.

On every yacht at Yachtcharter BLY there is a tablet with the routes that have been put together and whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend or a week of adventure, we are happy to help you on your way, just as easy and user-friendly as Google Maps but for the water.

In cooperation with Waterkaarten.app we have worked out a few possible routes below, while with the same Waterkaarten.app you can also easily plan a route yourself on board.

Hanseatic cities or the Randmeren with all their islands?

Are you already curious which route suits you and in which period? Your wishes are the starting point and we are happy to plan your personal route for you.

  • Multi-day trips and day trips
  • Little islands to moor at
  • Mooring options at towns & nature reserves
  • Tips for restaurants, swimming spots and hidden gems
  • Routes are supplied digitally

Weekend trip Elburg, Harderwijk and Nunspeet

An ideal route for first-time skippers, with calm waters, cosy harbours and beautiful views.

Relaxation route via the Veluwe lakes

You cruise through nature reserves past little islands and anchorages, ideal for swimming or a picnic.

City trip from the water

You combine boating with culture and moor in historic Elburg, lively Harderwijk or picturesque Spakenburg.

One of the routes below opens as an enlargement.
Think of sailing to:
Harderwijk – Elburg – Zwolle – Hattem – Eemhof – Spakenburg – Amsterdam – Amersfoort – Utrecht – Almere – Lelystad – Zeewolde – Kampen – Lemmer – Sneek – Leeuwarden – Eleven Cities route – Hanseatic Cities route – Polder route

In a luxury motor yacht you sail to the most beautiful cities of the Netherlands and across the long stretched Randmeren.
You enjoy all the beauty of the Randmeren with all their islands while the sun slowly sinks below the horizon.

Our personal tips

✔️ Mooring at the island of Pierland or Knarland, a quiet spot in the middle of the water.
✔️ Swimming at De Biezen with clear water and a sandy bottom.
✔️ A sundowner on board with a view of the sunset over the beach on the Boulevard of Harderwijk.

Planning your own cruising route

You choose your departure harbour, your destination and the number of hours you want to sail per day, after which the route planner shows the route on the map straight away.

Does the route planner not open properly? Viewing the routes in a new window.

Biddinghuizen: your starting point

Biddinghuizen is a charming village and our home harbour, Jachthaven Molecaten, belongs to it and lies close to Harderwijk and directly on the Veluwemeer, which makes it the ideal base for your cruising holiday.
Thanks to the proximity of lakes such as the Veluwemeer, it is a favourite spot for water sports and boating enthusiasts.

The Veluwemeer and the Randmeren

What was once the Zuiderzee is now a true paradise for water sports.
Via the Veluwemeer you reach the nearby lakes such as the Wolderwijd and the Drontermeer.
These waters offer peaceful landscapes and beautiful islands, ideal for relaxing, fishing, stand-up paddling and enjoying life.

Elburg: a historic gem

You moor in Elburg, a medieval fishing town and one of the Hanseatic cities, only 20 km or at most 2 hours of sailing from our home harbour in Biddinghuizen.
You stroll through the narrow streets, visit the Elburg Museum and taste local delicacies.

Harderwijk: dolphins, but so much more

A short trip to Harderwijk, also a Hanseatic city, takes you to the Dolfinarium, the largest marine mammal park in Europe and a perfect destination for a fun family outing.
Harderwijk is known for the Dolfinarium but offers much more than that, such as the boulevard and the city beach.
There are many restaurants and cafes and long shopping streets, authentic and popular.

Lelystad and Batavia Stad

Through the polder or via the IJsselmeer you sail south to Lelystad, where you discover Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet.
There you enjoy a mix of shopping, eating and culture at the Bataviawerf.