Publication date: 01/02/23 | Update date: 17/10/23
The Randmeren border lakes, a sailing area not to be missed
The border lakes, or “Randmeren”
In the south of Flevoland, between the old Dutch lands and the more recently created polders, the border lakes serve to separate the water tables of these two distinct areas. The Randmeren, for instance, is a group of 14 small Dutch border lakes that together form a large navigation aera, marking this separation:
- The Lake IJ, or IJmeer
- The Lake Gooi, or Gooimeer
- The Eemmeer
- The Nijkerkernauw
- The Nuldernauw
- The Wolderwijd
- The Veluwemeer
- The Drontermeer
- The Vossemeer
- The Ketelmeer
- The Ramsdiep
- The Black Lake, or Zwarte Meer
- The Kadoelermeer
- The Vollenhovermeer
On the border lakes, a wide range of activities
All together, those border lakes form a sailing aera that is very popular with boaters. Coasting along polders and typical landscapes, discovering preserved flora and fauna in the heart of nature reserves, stopping off at the beach or picturesque harbours, with the possibility of cultural visits… On the Randmeren and its shores, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities! If you’re a watersports enthusiast, the Veluwerandmeren, a sailing basin made up of the Drontermeer, Veluwemeer, Nuldernauw and Wolderwijd lakes, is a very popular place for these activities.
As you can see, there are many unique sailing areas on the border lakes, all waiting to be discovered by motorboat or sailboat! Why not take advantage of one of the marinas on the Randmeren to set off on an adventure?
Discover the border lakes from Marina Muiderzand in Almere or the marina of Naarden
Ideally located marinas
Located on the IJmeer and Gooimeer respectively, Marina Muiderzand and Jachthaven Naarden, are ideal starting points. Close to various bodies of water, picturesque ports of call and surrounded by nature, they are perfect to discover the Randmeren and its impressive flora and fauna.
Functional and well-equipped marinas
The marina of Naarden, Jachthaven Naarden
Located on the shores of the Lake Gooi, our marina of Naarden offers you access to all services in a particularly comfortable harbour. In addition to a top-of-the-range berths and all the services provided by the marina, you’ll find a number of very pleasant facilities: a waterside terrace, a restaurant, a children’s play area, a natural swimming pool… And if you’d like to go for a walk or a bike ride, alone, as a couple or with the family, the harbour’s surroundings are perfect for it.
The marina of Almere, Marina Muiderzand
In Almere, on the IJmeer, Marina Muiderzand is also in the immediate vicinity of the border lakes. From this harbour, all you have to do is head south, passing the Hollandse Brug after a few nautical miles. You’ll then reach the Gooimeer, the nearest border lake, and on to the next Randmeren border lakes.
Marina Muiderzand also offers modern, high-quality facilities. Here you’ll find all the classic port and nautical services, plus a 3-hectare catamaran beach. It’s not just a place to relax, it’s also the perfect spot for water sports such as sport-sailing and kite-surfing!
Moor at Randmeren, near the border lakes, with the Port Adhoc Group
Are you looking for a berth on the Randmeren, to give you the opportunity to discover the border lakes by boat? Book a berth at one of the Port Adhoc Group’s marinas! We’d be delighted to welcome you to our marinas in Almere and Naarden, for a short stay or a longer one.
