7 Nächte By bike and boat in the footsteps of the Hanseatic League

- Wageningen: bike tour through the charming Lower Rhine river valley. At midday, you ride through Arnhem's city center and cross the historic "John Frost Bridge." This bridge was the subject of the Battle of Arnhem in 1944 as part of "Operation Market Garden." In the afternoon, you continue along the IJssel River to the Hanseatic city of Doesburg. Alternatively, you can extend your bike tour individually (unguided) by approximately 15 kilometers and ride through the forests and heathlands of the Veluwe National Park. The 5,400-hectare park is home to many plants and animals (if you wish to visit the park, a day ticket is approximately €13).
- Doesburg: bike tour in the Hanseatic city of Doesburg. From here, you follow the Hanseatic Route along the IJssel River to Bronkhorst, which prides itself on being the smallest city in the Netherlands. The destination of your tour is Zutphen, the city of towers. During dinner, you will cruise to Deventer. The historic "Stadsplein de Brink" was a central meeting place in Deventer during Hanseatic times and today offers many cozy café terraces.
- Wijhe: during breakfast, cruise to Wijhe and start of your bike tour. You take the ferry (approx. €1.50 per person) across the IJssel River and then ride through forests and the beautiful natural landscape of the eastern Veluwe. In the afternoon, you reach Hattem and Zwolle, respectively. Both cities are lively Hanseatic cities with charming, medieval old towns. During dinner, cruise to Kampen, with one of the best-preserved city centers in the Netherlands.
- Reevesluis: ride along the Veluwemeer Lake – here you can swim, boat, surf, and much more – through typical Dutch landscapes to Elburg, a charming fortress and fishing town. A visit to the historic city center, measuring just 250 by 350 meters, is definitely a must. Through extensive forest areas of the Veluwe, you reach Harderwijk. A walk through the town inevitably leads you to the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk (Our Lady's Church), a basilica dating back to the 14th/15th century.
- Harderwijk: ride through flat coastal landscapes, forests, and moors. If the weather is nice, you should take a swim in the Strand Nulde recreation area. Along the Eem River, you will reach Spakenburg, which has always been a fishing port and whose museum harbor is now the heart of the small town.
- Huizen: ride to the beautiful fortress town of Naarden and Muiderslot Castle in Muiden. Quiet roads lead you to Amsterdam. Spend the afternoon and evening in Amsterdam.

Please note:
Private bicycles cannot be brought along.

More information is available upon request.

Schedule and program are generally subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be sailed on due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a free reason for cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities that were not announced in advance.

Minimum number of participants 18 people up to 21 days before arrival