🏙️ Amsterdam in approximately 30 minutes

One of the main advantages of staying in Uitgeest is its convenient location close to Amsterdam. From Uitgeest railway station, you can travel directly to Amsterdam Central Station. The train journey takes approximately 30 minutes, making it easy to combine a day in the city with a peaceful stay beside the Uitgeestermeer lake.

Explore Amsterdam’s famous canals, visit the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House, and stroll through charming neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan. Take a canal cruise, go shopping or enjoy the city’s many restaurants, cafés and terraces.

After a lively day in the capital, you can easily return to Uitgeest and relax on your private terrace by the water. It is the perfect combination of two worlds: the peace of a houseboat and the excitement of Amsterdam within easy reach.

🌊 Water sports on the Uitgeestermeer

The Uitgeestermeer is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. Activities include sailing, paddleboarding, canoeing, swimming, fishing and cruising in a motorboat or sloop. The lake is connected to the Alkmaardermeer and offers plenty of space for beautiful boat trips.

Hire a boat, bring your own water sports equipment or simply watch the sailing boats and yachts passing by. After an active day on the water, you can relax in the comfort of your own houseboat.

🏖️ Swimming and relaxing by the water

Around the Uitgeestermeer, you will find various places where you can relax, enjoy recreational activities and spend time beside the water. On warm days, it is a lovely place to swim, sunbathe or play by the water with the children.

For a full day at the beach, visit Castricum aan Zee. Here you will find a wide North Sea beach, beautiful dunes and several beach restaurants. Combine a day by the sea with a walk through the dunes or enjoy a meal overlooking the beach.

🍽️ Waterfront terraces and restaurants

In and around the marina of Uitgeest, you will find several restaurants and terraces beside the water. Enjoy lunch, a drink or an evening meal while overlooking the marina and the Uitgeestermeer.

There are also plenty of welcoming cafés and restaurants in the centre of Uitgeest and in nearby towns and cities such as Castricum, Heemskerk, Alkmaar and Amsterdam.

🏛️ Culture and history

In addition to Amsterdam, several other well-known destinations in North Holland can easily be visited from Uitgeest. Take a trip to Alkmaar, known for its historic centre, canals, shopping streets and traditional cheese market.

The Zaanse Schans is also just a short drive away. Here you can discover traditional wooden houses, historic windmills, warehouses and Dutch crafts.

In Uitgeest itself, you can explore the historic Oer-IJ landscape. The surrounding area is characterised by windmills, dykes, polders and historic waterways.

🚴‍♀️ Cycling around the Uitgeestermeer

Uitgeest is an excellent starting point for cycling tours through the North Holland countryside. Various cycling routes run along the shores of the Alkmaardermeer and Uitgeestermeer, taking you through polders, along dykes and through attractive villages.

One popular route is the Pontjesroute, or ferry route. This cycle route takes you around the Alkmaardermeer and Uitgeestermeer and includes several small ferry crossings. Always check the current ferry times before setting off.

🌿 Walking through nature and polders

Walkers also have plenty of options in the area surrounding Uitgeest. Take a peaceful walk beside the lake, explore the nearby polders or follow a route through the historic Oer-IJ landscape.

Along the way, you can enjoy wide-open views, water birds, old dykes and the typical polder landscape of North Holland. For a longer nature walk, visit the forests and dunes near Castricum.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities

There is plenty for families to enjoy in the surrounding area. Go boating, paddleboarding or swimming together, take a cycle ride involving one of the small ferries or spend a day on the beach at Castricum.

A canal cruise through Amsterdam, a visit to the Zaanse Schans or a day trip to Alkmaar are also enjoyable activities for the whole family.

🌿 Enjoying peace and beautiful views

You do not have to go out every day during your stay. From your houseboat, you can simply enjoy the gently moving water, passing boats and activity in the marina.

Start your morning with breakfast on your private terrace, admire the views across the Uitgeestermeer and end the day with a drink beside the water. The combination of freedom, comfort and the convenient location near Amsterdam makes a stay in Uitgeest truly special.

⚓ Stay on a houseboat near Amsterdam

Would you like to explore Amsterdam and North Holland from a unique accommodation? Stay on a comfortable houseboat in Uitgeest, approximately 30 minutes from Amsterdam by train.

During one holiday, you can enjoy water sports, nature, beaches, culture and the Dutch capital within easy reach. Spend your days visiting Amsterdam, Alkmaar, the Zaanse Schans or Castricum aan Zee, before returning to your own houseboat beside the water.