On the water

Marina Havenkwartier Blauwestad is a modern harbour with eighty-six mooring places and high-quality facilities. Various activities take place during the year, such as concerts, festivals and events. There are boats for rent as well. For more information about the activities, go to the Blauwestad harbour area website.

Welcome to the Reitdiep city marina in Groningen. The colourful Scandinavian buildings ensure a special and magnificent backdrop to the marina, and the harbour is on the standing mast route of Delfzijl, through Groningen city to Friesland and the Lauwersmeer area and Wadden Sea area. In addition to a transient harbour, it is also a very attractive home port for motor cruisers, yachts and sloops. The harbour has excellent bathroom facilities, a diesel filling station, Wi-FI and a bicycle and sloop hire. The supermarkets, lovely shops and restaurant ensure a lovely atmosphere, and the city centre, with its museums, theatres and cinemas is easily accessible.

The Midwolda marina is located on the northern outskirts of the Oldambtmeer. This large, over 800-hectare lake was laid out as part of the Blauwestad residential and recreational project in the east of Groningen. The marina was opened in 2007 and has about 200 mooring places. This is the largest marina in the region and has plenty of facilities, including camper places, free showers, a free slipway and a shop selling water sports items. There is a boat hire and sailing lessons. Next to the harbour is a boat filling station, and the Midwolda beach is nearby. Go to the Paviljoen de Waternimf for a drink and bite to eat.

The Midwolda marina is located on the northern outskirts of the Oldambtmeer. This large, over 800-hectare lake was laid out as part of the Blauwestad residential and recreational project in the east of Groningen. The marina was opened in 2007 and has about 200 mooring places. This is the largest marina in the region and has plenty of facilities, including camper places, free showers, a free slipway and a shop selling water sports items. There is a boat hire and sailing lessons. Next to the harbour is a boat filling station, and the Midwolda beach is nearby. Go to the Paviljoen de Waternimf for a drink and bite to eat.

The Borkum line of AG Ems-Nederland has been sailing between the Eenshaven and the wonderful German East Frisian Island of Borkum for over thirty years. From the boat, enjoy the magnificent view of the Eems and the quickly approaching island of Borkum, the scenic beauty and friendly town of which have delighted and charmed for decades. AG Ems-Nederland also has various day trips and packages for cyclists and hikers. In early 2008, a brand-new terminal will be put into use in the Eemshaven.

We propose to you: our 5 unique and different hiking huts and the vintage Beach Cottage with a total of 36 beds. They are all on the same field and are thereby additional suitable for a group stay. The 4 person cabin with bunk beds, the round "kampeervat" for 2 persons, the log cabin for up to 8 guests (bunk beds and twin), the nostalgic block steering with two double box beds and the big cabin with 14 beds (bunk beds). The 4 person Beach Cottage has a private shower and toilet. All cabins and the Beach Cottage are spacious with inventory.

This sailing school provides their guests with the opportunity to learn about water sports or enjoy the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Options include; • Sailing boat, pedal boat, motorboat and sailboard hire; • Private sailing and windsurfing lessons for a daily period or couple of hours per week; • Weekly lessons for children from 6-16, both resident and nonresident; • Group activities such as hunts, sailing clinics, etc. We use the latest materials and have a deluxe location and accommodation directly at the Zuidlaardermeer Lake. Our professional lessons are under the skilful leadership of CWO-certified instructors.