Bike & Boat: Sailing in the Wadden Sea with "Leafde fan Frysl"

Hoist the sails, experience the fresh sea breeze, Cycle along the coasts of the enchanting West Frisian Wadden Islands and enjoy your stay on board one of the largest and most comfortable sailing ships the Netherlands. The ship sails through Locks from fresh to salt water and takes you to the Wadden Sea, a unique natural area. Marvel at Birds and seals on the sandbanks and discover endless beaches, dunes, forests and picturesque villages on several mudflat islands during this 8-day trip.

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Strand von Oosterschelde in der Niederlande in der Region Zeeland

From 14:00 (on 04.05. at 16:) the beautiful city center and train station of the historic Port town of Enkhuizen embarked. Skipper and crew introduce themselves and talk over an aperitif Interesting facts about the trip, the ship, the bike tours and inform you about the safety measures on board. You have time to look at the beautiful old town. In the “golden” 17th century Enkhuizen was one of the world's leading trading cities, home port of a huge trading and fishing fleet and as “Herring City” Dinner and first overnight stay on board in the port of Enkhuizen: Experience relaxed sailing in Enkuizen!

Overnight place: Enkhuizen

In the morning, after a thorough bike fitting, you can set off on your first bike tour. We will ride in two groups, with one guide riding a longer route while the other group chooses a shorter route. The highlight of both routes is the picturesque village of Twisk, a former peat mining town that never experienced great poverty and is still in its original historical state.

Overnight place: Texel

The island of Texel is known for its varied landscapes and picturesque villages which are perfect for a cycling tour on the largest Dutch North Sea island. We recommend the well signposted Thijsseroute (40 km), which takes you through picturesque villages, beautiful landscapes and to the North Sea. On the way you can see the Seal breeding station Eco Mare, as well as a small one Brewery at the port of Oudeschild visit.

Overnight place: Texel

Today the sails are set. Your destination is the further east Terschelling Island. You will cross the Wadden Sea with its many sandbanks, where with a little luck you will Seals During the sailing tour today, instead of dinner, a hearty lunch served. Weather permitting, you will dine on deck. The exact route and duration of the trip depend on the tidal current and the wind. During the afternoon you will arrive on Terschelling The pretty villages on the narrow and approximately 30-kilometer-long island have retained much of their old charm. In the evening you have the opportunity to visit the harbor of the beautiful island with its many nice restaurants and pubs to explore.

Overnight place: Terschelling Island

Yesterday you mainly went sailing, today you're back on the bike. Terschelling has a lot to offer: Nature and culture, 70 kilometers of cycle paths and four beautiful villages. West-Terschelling is the largest town on the island with numerous shops and pubs. The island's landmark can be seen from afar: the 400 year old Brandaris lighthouse. Also worth seeing is the Nature reserve De Boschplaat, characterized by moors, salt marshes, beaches and dunes. With a bit of luck you will see lots of ducks, black-winged stilts and large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. In the late afternoon the ship sets off again and sails to Harlingen, the most important port on the Frisian mainland.

Overnight place: Harlingen

The bike tour starts after the Breakfast in Harlingen. About Franeker with the famous Planetarium by Eise Eisinga The bike ride continues through the wonderful, expansive landscape of Friesland, dotted with small villages, to Makkum on the eastern shore of the IJsselmeer. If you want to take the long bike tour, you can also come to Bolsward, one of the Frisian eleven cities.

Overnight place: Makkum

From Makkum we continue by bike to Stavoren. The short route leads over the old trading town of Hindeloopen. Hindeloopen painting is world famous. The first Frisian ice skating museum is also located here. The long route leads past several lakes in the Frisian Lake District and reveals a completely different landscape. From Stavoren At the end of the day the ship takes you back to Amsterdam.

Overnight place: Enkhuizen

After breakfast, disembarkation by 09:30 am and individual journey home.

8 days/7 nights
7 breakfasts
5 x packed lunches & 1 x lunch on board
6 x three-course menu on board & 1 x “lunch box” (Terschelling)
Coffee and tea on board
welcome drink
Use of bed linen and towels
Daily cabin cleaning
Daily program briefings by the crew
Use of a waterproof pannier bag
Biodegradable water bottle
WiFi
1x per cabin only German travel documents, GPS tracks
Fully guided bike tours
Use of a helmet
Fees for ferries
City tour Medemblik
Ecomare Natural History Museum and Seal Sanctuary
UNESCO World Heritage Planetarium of Eise Eisinga

Our services are communicated in German and English.

Not included in the travel price are tourist tax, city tax or culture tax (amounts to 2,00 - 3,00 euros per person/night, payable on site) and Drinks, rental bike or e-bike, rental helmets, personal insurance, tips (at your own discretion), entrance fees and excursions, ferry fees, transfers to/from the pier, parking fees.

Saving tip: 3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February 2025

The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.

Further information

Basic price in € per person

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Junior Suite	Under deck
04.05.2025 - 20.09.2025	1.899,00 €
21.09.2025 - 04.10.2025	1.799,00 €

2-bed cabin for single use	Under deck
04.05.2025 - 20.09.2025	2.548,50 €
21.09.2025 - 04.10.2025	2.398,50 €

2-bed-cabin Suite	Under deck
04.05.2025 - 20.09.2025	2.548,50 €
21.09.2025 - 04.10.2025	2.398,50 €

Rental bikes

Touring bike
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	91,00 €

E-Bikes
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	245,00 €

Additional Services

Bicycle helmet
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	10,00 €

Limitation of Liability (Damage) Rental Bicycle
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	14,00 €

Limitation of Liability (Damage) Rental E-Bike
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	28,00 €

parking space for your own bike
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	14,00 €

parking space for your own e-bike
01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025	28,00 €

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Reisecode: WAT 03G

Bike & Boat guided: Sailing in the Dutch Wadden Sea with the Leafde fan Fryslan

Duration: 8 days
Overnight stays: 7 nights
Overnight stays: about 147 - 193 km

Departures on Sunday on 05.05, 12.05, 19.05, 26.05, 02.06, 09.06, 16.06, 23.06, 30.06, 07.07, 14.07, 21.07, 28.07, 04.08, 11.08 18.08, 25.08, 01.09, 08.09, 15.09, 22.09.2024,

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Basic price in € per person * 2025	Under deck
Junior Suite	From €1799
2-bed cabin for single use	From €2398.5
2-bed-cabin Suite	From €2398.5

3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Still have questions?

Doreen Geissler

Phone: 03831 30676-0 Mo - Fr 8 - 17 pm
Mail: info@mecklenburger-radtour.de

Train: to/from Enkhuizen train station

Parking: free parking spaces in Enkhuizen (no guarantee)

General tip for traveling by car

You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view

LEAFDE FAN FRYSLAN

The impressive one Four-masted schooner Leafde fan Fryslân made its maiden voyage in 2018. The interior of the recently restyled ship can be described as modern-traditional On the lower deck there are 12 well-equipped twin cabins, 1 smaller twin cabin and 1 junior suite with two separate beds and 2 single cabins. In two twin cabins a third bed (bunk bed) which makes the ship perfect for a family. On the upper deck there are 4 magnificent suites with a hotel-style bed, a double sliding glass door and a small private balcony. In the restaurant delicious meals served and the bar is well stocked, making the saloon the ideal place to relax after a day on the bike. And if you haven't burned enough calories yet, you can roll up your sleeves up on deck and help the crew with the sailing.

Jacuzzi
Four-masted schooner
Upper Deck Suites
Air conditioning

Program and information subject to change, including for meteorological or nautical reasons!

The distance to be covered depends primarily on the weather and the tides and is determined from day to day. Route changes or a change in the order The individual stages are therefore always reserved. The skipper and his crew discuss the options with the guests on a daily basis and will do everything to ensure that you have a varied mix of culture and nature to offer. Let yourself be surprised! Several sections of the route are covered by sailing ship.

This trip can also be booked with the ships Mare fan Fryslan (see WAT 01) and Weapon fan Fryslân (see WAT 02).

Minimum participants: 18 people

The routes are almost always flat, you cycle almost exclusively on cycle paths along the canals and rarely on side roads with little traffic. It may have to be expected with more or less wind.

Would you like to experience the Dutch Wadden Sea on land and water? Then book one of our cycling tours. Cycle and sail in the Wadden Sea with the Leafde fan Fryslân!

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.