2025
Inselhüpfen in Holland

Island hopping in Holland

The West Frisian Wadden Sea by bike and under Canvas

Enkhuizen - Texel Island - Enkhuizen

  • West Frisian islands of Texel and Terschelling, sailing day in the Wadden Sea
  • Full board included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Bike & Sail: Mare or Wapen fan Fryslân

days
8

Ø km per day
50

Cast off the ropes and set sail in Holland – it‘s time to go island hopping! 
You will be sailing across Lake Yssel to the Dutch North Sea islands on a magnificent sailing boat. You will drop anchor in old traditional trading towns that used to welcome boats and people from all over the world. And you will go ashore to explore the area by bike. But the water is never far. And there‘s always enough time for a quick dip, should you feel the urge! Look forward to orchids that grow in the wild on Texel island, the fascination of the tides in the shallows, century-old lighthouses and windmills both large and small! In the evening you return to your majestic three-masted schooner. Island-hopping in Holland is the romance of the sea-farer and bike tours through fantastic scenery.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    Mare fan Fryslân - NL-S-EE7mi
    Wapen fan Fryslân - NL-S-EE7wi
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    Saturdays
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, Dutch
  • Parking information
    Free parking at Enkhuizen train station, located directly at the harbor.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Note
    Only the departure and arrival ports are known in advance for this trip.
    The route to be covered depends primarily on the weather and tides and is determined from day to day. The stages presented are an example itinerary. We therefore reserve the right to change the route at any time.
  • Your own bikes
    If you do not require a rental bike, please indicate on the booking form whether you are traveling with your own bike or your own electric bike.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Minimum number of participants to be reached 21 days before the start of the trip: 18 people
    Changes in itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.
Island hopping in Holland

Mare fan Fryslân

Mare fan Fryslân

Wapen fan Fryslân

Wapen fan Fryslân

Day 1: Individual arrival in Enkhuizen

The starting point of your round trip is Enkhuizen, a time-honored port city. When Dutch ships dominated trade in Southeast Asia, one of the company's headquarters was located here. Its good location on the IJsselmeer makes the port a popular vacation destination today. The historic center bears witness to the city's heyday in the 16th century.

Port of Enkhuizen

Day 2: Day Enkhuizen - Medemblik, approx. 25 / 40 km, Medemblik - Den Oever - Texel Island (boat)

You cycle on the old Zuiderzee dyke along the IJsselmeer to Medemblik, the oldest West Frisian town. Explore the historic houses, pavement cafés and Radboud Castle before sailing to Den Oever. The town has a small, cozy fishing port. Depending on the weather, you will sail out onto the Wadden Sea to the island of Texel today. The trip through the lock into the North Sea is an experience!

Aerial view of Medemblik

Day 3: Cycling tour on the island of Texel, up to 50 km

Texel means pure relaxation in stunning natural surroundings. The fascinating dune landscape of the national park has been created over centuries and is a unique natural paradise. The diversity of birdlife and the sea of wild orchids create a very special backdrop. Beaches, picturesque villages and small, hidden cafés with the flair of the sea are on your way. There is also time to pay a visit to the EcoMare seal breeding station.

Island of Texel

Day 4: Texel Island - Terschelling Island, sailing day

Today's stage is pure island hopping in Holland: you sail from Texel to Terschelling. After this day's sailing, the nautical terms will flow easily over your lips: Whether starboard or port, rigging or jibing - you can lend a hand if you like on the way across the West Frisian Wadden Sea. Or you can relax on deck before dropping anchor on Terschelling. In addition to the pretty, charming communities, you will also find a rich variety of flora and fauna on this island. The fertile soil also allows rare specimens of wild orchid species to thrive.

Beach on the island of Terschelling

Day 5: Round trip on the island of Terschelling up to 40 km, island of Terschelling - Harlingen (boat)

With 70 km of cycle paths, the elongated island of Terschelling offers a great view of the Wadden Sea, the dunes and the beach from almost every location. The beach stretches across the entire width of the island on the north side. Its landmark, the 400-year-old Brandaris lighthouse, can be seen from afar. You can hear the many ducks, black-winged stilts, spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. You explore this landscape almost silently on your bike. In the late afternoon, you sail to Harlingen. Finally, end the evening relaxing on board.

Brandari's lighthouse

Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum, approx. 50 / 60 km

The province of Friesland is proud of its peculiarities: Not only the language and history, but also the landscape differs from the rest of the country. The inhabitants agree: Friesland is the most beautiful province in the Netherlands! Cycle from Harlingen, a lively harbor town, through the vast countryside to Makkum. Your majestic sailing boat awaits you in this popular vacation resort with its spacious beach promenade. If you fancy a longer tour, you can cycle to Bolsward. The Frisian town once grew out of a three-part shipyard.

Beach in Friesland

Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren, approx. 30 / 50 km, Stavoren - Enkhuizen (boat)

After spending the night in the port of Makkum, get on your bike one last time today: the tour to Stavoren first takes you to the small town of Hindeloopen. With less than 1000 inhabitants, it is nevertheless one of the eleven Frisian towns. Venerable captain's houses tell the story of the heyday of the Dutch trading colonies. Afterwards you can choose: You can either cycle directly along the coast to Stavoren or take the worthwhile detour to the Frisian lakes. Set sail again in Stavoren - your destination is Enkhuizen.

Hindeloopen

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your cycling & sailing tour island hopping in Holland is unfortunately already over. Disembarkation and individual journey home follows.

Enkhuizen

Accommodation

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Dates / Prices / Services

The sailing ships Mare and Wapen fan Fryslân sail parallel on the same route.

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Season times and prices 2025

Arrival daily from 03.05.2025 to 27.09.2025 Early booking discount: -30 €

Bookable dates are displayed in the booking form. The day of arrival determines the time of season.

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Double cabin

Season A
21.09. - 27.09.

from1179 €
Season B
07.09. - 20.09.

from1329 €
Season C
03.05. - 06.09.

from1429 €

All prices per person in a double cabin.

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabin with shower/WC
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunch, 1 x lunch, 1 x packed lunch in the evening, 6 x dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Bed linen and towels are provided (no bath towels)
  • All port, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily bike tour briefing, on-board tour guide
  • Travel documents (1 per cabin), maps on board
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
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Not included:

  • Ferry fees
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Drinks on board and tips for guide and crew

Minimum number of participants to be reached 21 days before departure: 18 people

Changes in itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.

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Children's discount

No child discount is offered on this trip.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Double cabin for single use

price on request

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
65 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
219 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike with freewheel
  • E-bike / pedelec
Equipment

Pannier bag

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7-gear rental bike

65 €

Electric bike / Pedelec

219 €

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Finish
    Enkhuizen
  • Length
    to approx. 240 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 25 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility advice
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.
Island hopping in Holland

days
8

Ø km per day
50