Excellent restaurants Spend the night(s) in Vinkeveen Boating on the unique lakes Enjoy Vinkeveen A cycling tour through the polder, a long walk or a boat Escaping from the busy city or just looking for an Boating on the Vinkeveense Plassen is an unforgettable trip - being outdoors gives good appetite! affordable overnight stay in a rural area? experience. The stunning nature and extremely clear Complete your day with a healthy dinner. Or just coffee, offers a diverse assortment. water form a much cherished aquatic sports area. Boat The lakes in the Centre a glass of wine, High Tea or a take-away. Looking for renting is possible at different locations. An (electric) typical Dutch pancakes or the best ice cream in town? VARIOUS POSSIBILITIES sloep, motor boat or one of the many sailing boats. But of The Vinkeveen has it. And very affordable too! Hotels, motels and bed & breakfast addresses can be also canoes, pedal boats and rowing-boats. found within a radius of 10 kilometer. Get local at a STUNNING LOCATIONS farmhouse camping or in an authentic gypsy caravan with ENJOY Relax (actively) or shopping Take a seat with a view over the lakes, alongside bicycle private pier, chalet or houseboat with terrace and view The Vinkeveense Plassen are so large, you won’t be bo- and walking routes or outside at a sunny terrace. over the lake. thered by any crowd. There are 12 public islands to visit by Prefer something more active or totally different? All restaurants in Vinkeveen have one thing in common: boat for a pick-nick, sunbath, ball game, etc. Moreover the The area offers possibilities to go: SUP, diving, water skiing, they offer you good food in a natural atmosphere. The lovely area of the Vinkeveense Plassen, the variety of inner city of is quickly and easily reached by wakeboarding, biking or luxuriously shopping in Vinkeveen - Have yourself a whale of a time! activities and the vicinity of the big city won’t allow you a meandering streams like the Winkel and the Waver. But also taking your stay in Vinkeveen to the next level. moment of boredom. a boat trip to via one of the most beautiful rivers of photo: shutterstock.com the Netherlands - the Vecht - is a possibility.

26 DIVING | SCUBA-ACADEMIE 7 BAR-EATERY ‘T KRUYTVAT Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 212285, www.scuba-academie.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 263295, www.kruytvat.nl 27 WAKEBOARDSCHOOL VINKEVEEN 8 CAFE-RESTAURANT BON Vinkeveen, by appointment: 0031(0)6 52001155, Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 281394, www.bonvinkeveen.nl www.wakeboardschoolvinkeveen.nl

9 CAFE-RESTAURANT DE HAVEN photo: jaco kroon 16 BIKE RENTAL | VINKEVEEN HAVEN Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 265308, www.dehavenvinkeveen.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261990, www.vinkeveenhaven.nl

10 CAFE-RESTAURANT MOTEL DE PLASHOEVE 28 LUXURIOUS SHOPPING (1000M2) | LUTZ FASHION Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291381, www.plashoeve.com 19 B&B HET THEEPOTJE Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 212121, www.lutz.nl , 0031(0)297 282609, www.theepotjewilnis.nl 11 CAFE-RESTAURANT DE VEENSTEKER 29 STAND UP PADDLING | TOPSURF VINKEVEEN Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 262686, www.veensteker.nl 20 BOUTIQUE HOTEL DE WITTE DAME Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291 812, www.topsurf.nl , 0031(0)294 269475, [email protected], 12 CAFE-RESTAURANT DE VIERSPRONG www.hoteldwd.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 295450, www.viersprong.nu photo: jaco kroon 10 CAFE-RESTAURANT MOTEL DE PLASHOEVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VINKEVEEN? 13 EATERY DE SCHANS Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291381, www.plashoeve.com Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261425, www.eetcafedeschans.nl Visit the Tourist Information Point (TIP) at 21 FARMHOUSE CAMPING DEMMERIK 8 CAFE-RESTAURANT BON Herenweg 144 in Vinkeveen. 14 HOTEL RESTAURANT VILLA LOKEEND Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 264465 / 0031(0)6 15584095 Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 281394, www.bonvinkeveen.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291544, www.villalokeend.nl www.boerderijcampingdemmerik.nl www.tipvinkeveen.nl or call 0031(0)297 261990. 25 G.KLINKHAMER WATERSPORT The TIP is open daily from April 1 until 15 ICE CREAM DE IJSBEER 22 CAMPING BOTSHOLLAND Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291545, www.gklinkhamer.nl - October 1 from 9.00 to 17.00. Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 775377, www.ijssalon-vinkeveen.nl , 0031(0)297 582348, www.botsholland.nl www.feestopdeplas.nl From October 1 until April 1 open on Monday, 16 PANCAKE RESTAURANT HET VOORDEK 14 HOTEL RESTAURANT VILLA LOKEEND 23 JACHTHAVEN AND MOTEL BORGER Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9.00 to 17.00. Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 212067, www.hetvoordek.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)294 291544, www.villalokeend.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261245, www.jachthavenborger.nl

17 S’ ANDERS ETEN EN DRINKEN 23 JACHTHAVEN AND MOTEL BORGER 16 VINKEVEEN HAVEN Thanks to: Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261075, www.sandersetenendrinken.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261245, www.jachthavenborger.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 261990, www.vinkeveenhaven.nl

18 SUSHISTOP 24 VVP VERHUUR/VISSERSLUST 24 VVP VERHUUR/VISSERSLUST Vinkeveen, 0031(0)297 776900, www.sushi-stop.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)6 52025555, www.vvpverhuur.nl Vinkeveen, 0031(0)6 52025555, www.vvpverhuur.nl photo: jaco kroon design: www.pijl14.nl - translation: Meryl van Vliet

Welcome to Vinkeveen In the Center of ... Sightseeing Vinkeveen AMSTERDAM > AMSTERDAM At just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam, Utrecht and Vinkeveen is situated near highway A2 and provincial road ‘Cathedral of the De Ronde Venen’. That’s how the large 20 Hilversum lies the friendly town of Vinkeveen. N201, making it a very favorable and central location. A trip church, visible from kilometers away, is popularly called. 4 The area offers a broad variety of boating, biking and to one of the nearby villages and cities is easily planned: This very beautifully restored church is absolutely worth walking routes. Along meandering streams, (the Waver, Amsterdam at less than 20 km (world famous museums, a visit. Climb the tower and enjoy a magnificent view of the Winkel and the Kromme ), beautiful canals, etc.) and Utrecht at only 25 km (attractive shopping the area. castles (Haarzuilens and Slot Loenersloot), scenic vil- city, historic attractions, etc.). But also Hilversum at 19 km lages (Abcoude and ) and through national (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision), Woerden at Grinding mill the Veenmolen offers you an insight in the life of reserves known for its precious birds (Botshol and 20 km (historical city center), castle Haarzuilens at 10 km and a miller and the castles De Haar and Loenersloot are two of the Waverhoek). Discover it yourself! Schiphol International Airport at 20 km. most charming castles of the Netherlands. Fort Abcoude is part of the Stelling van Amsterdam, a 135 km long defense line. NATURE AND WATER SPORTS Visiting a concert or event in the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam ArenA Vinkeveen is known for its Plassen (lakes). Due to its or AFAS Live? Stay in Vinkeveen for the night and safe yourself Please mind: Not all attractions are open every day. central location it is a popular and cherished area for 8 the stress and high costs of a city hotel. Check the concerning websites for accurate opening hours. water sport enthusiasts and holiday-makers. The lake contains 12 islands that form ideal spots for numerous activities alongside and on the water: swimming, boa- ting, sailing, diving, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, etc. AMSTERDAM Nonetheless serenity, space and nature remain the key 29 words of the Vinkeveense Plassen. The story of how the lakes came into being is a startling history and the 22 2 wholesome water is one of the purest in the Netherlands. SCHIPHOL A 12

10 Vinkeveen offers more than you can think of, that’s for A2 sure! Come, discover and enjoy. N 25 VINEVEEN N2 HILVERSUM 24 5 i Tourist information Parking 14 MIJDRECHT 1 GRINDING MILL ‘DE VEENMOLEN’ Swimming Oudhuijzerweg 109, 3648 AB Wilnis From Vinkeveen to Diving 26 0031(0)6 28685106, www.deveenmolen.nl 11 Amsterdam 20 min. N22 Waterskiing Utrecht 25 min. 9 27 A2 2 POLDERMUSEUM Landing stage Hilversum 20 min. 23 Botsholsedwarsweg 13a, 3646 AJ Waverveen Woerden 20 min. 0031(0)297 582464 (only open by appointment) Mijdrecht 5 min. HILVERSUM > UTRECHT WOERDEN 3 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, VINKEVEEN 18 Kerklaan 2, 3645 EV Vinkeveen 16 0031(0)297 261375, www.stichtingvallispacis.nl 17 < MIJDRECHT 3 28 4 FORT ABCOUDE 7 15 Molenweg 19, 1391 CG Abcoude ... enjoy the serenity, 0031(0)35 6559655, www.natuurmonumenten.nl 5 LOENERSLOOT CASTLE Rijksstraatweg 211, 3634 AL Loenersloot

the free space and WOERDEN > 0031(0)30 2205555, www.utrechtslandschap.nl UTRECHT > 6 DE HAAR CASTLE the stunning nature! Kasteellaan 1, 3455 RR Haarzuilens 21 0031(0)30 6778515, www.kasteeldehaar.nl 13 photo: jaco kroon 1 19 ± 4 km 6 direction Portengen - Vleuten/De Meern