Boat & Bike: Lake Ijsselmeer

Whatever you like best. Up until 1932, the IJsselmeer was an inland sea called the Zuiderzee. Since the Middle Ages, the area played a major role in the economic development of the Netherlands, but was also often severely flooded.

A 32 kilometer long dike, finished in 1932, put an end to the flooding and turned the salty sea into a sweetwater lake. Along its banks many picturesque, historical harbour and trading towns, centuries-old polders (fields of reclaimed land below sea level) and beautiful inland villages are still witness to a rich seafaring past.

2021 on-sale NOW!

Please note that we are still updating the Bike & Barge itineraries for 2021, however the prices and sailing dates are now available to book.

We strongly recommend that you reserve your cabin early to avoid disappointment.