Beleef Woerden
Enjoy Woerden from the water
The harbour of Woerden is a wonderful place to moor your boat. Located directly near the city center, the harbour is an extension of the striking canal. This offers plenty of space for passers-by. Don't you own a boat? No problem, you can rent boats from different organizations.
Telephone harbor master Woerden
06 - 31 95 73 11
Telephone bridge keeper Rozenbrug en de Kwakelbrug
0348 - 41 63 36
De Grechthaven - this harbour is located at the Greft. The harbour has 113 berths, which all have a side or finger pier. Electricity (CEE connection), as well as water tap points, are present at various locations on the jetties. This harbour is the perfect place to moor for a day or even several days.
Sailing in Woerden
Traditionally, Woerden is a fortified city therefore it is particularly interesting to sail along the canal of Woerden. In addition, Woerden is a wonderful starting point for beautiful sailing routes in the area. You can sail right into the Green Heart of Holland!
Boat rental - Rent a sloop or a canoe and head out!
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Canoeing in the Green Heart of Holland
Canoeing in the Green Heart of Holland
At farm 'Boerderij de Boerinn' you can explore the Green Heart of Holland and its beautiful surroundings from the water. You can also rent canoes here for many other fun activities.
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Rent a sloop at 'Scheepsjongens'
Rent a sloop at 'Scheepsjongens'
Rent a luxurious boat in Woerden and explore the beautiful surroundings. Sailing along rivers, past old villages and towns, such as Linschoten, Oudewater, Montfoort and Bodegraven.
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Enjoy the sights from a canoe
Enjoy the sights from a canoe
Just float on the lake for an hour or so and relax. Spot various (water)birds in the bushes and become one with nature.
Sailing along the Limes
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Roman Limes: Woerden - Utrecht
Roman Limes: Woerden - Utrecht
Sailing along the Oude Rijn (Rhenus during the Roman Empire) from Laurium (Woerden) to Trajectum (Utrecht).
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Roman Limes: Woerden - Zwammerdam
Roman Limes: Woerden - Zwammerdam
Sailing along the Oude Rijn (Rhenus during the Roman Empire) From Laurium (Woerden) to Nigrum Pullum (Zwammerdam), the northern border of the Roman Empire.
Sailing routes - From Woerden on out, you discover the most beautiful spots
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Sailing route to Harmelen
Sailing route to Harmelen
A beautiful route that takes about 1,5 to 2 hours.
It is possible to moor at the lock In Harmelen. Nature reserve “de Kievit” is located on a 10-minute walking distance from the lock. Here you find old laborers cottages, which makes it seem as if time stood still. The garden, herb garden and old orchard are freely accessible. -
Sailing route to Montfoort
A fun trip that takes you from Woerden to Montfoort in approximately 1,5 hours.
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Amstel - Uithoorn - Woerden
A beautiful three-day cruise. You start in the 'Amstel' and go to the 'Kromme Mijdrecht' via Uithoorn and along the 'Woerdense Verlaat'. From there on out, you sail to Woerden and end in 'Aphen aan den Rijn'.
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Wiericker route
Fom the picturesque Oudewater to Linschoten and Woerden and back. A beautiful cruise around the Green Heart of Holland!
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Hollandse Plassen route
Over the many lakes through the Green Heart of Holland, along reed islands and wilderness, you discover an oasis of peace. From Woubrugge - Woerden - Westeinder Plassen - Kagerplassen - Katwijk aan Zee - Leiden - Braassermeer and back to Woubrugge.