Boating in Friesland, from two locations
From Pean-buiten From Akkrum, you sail straight onto the Frisian lakes, right next to De Alde Feanen National Park. Pean-buiten In Weidum, you are situated on the Swette, the waterway of the Eleven Cities Route, towards Leeuwarden or Sneek.
You can rent electric sloops at both locations. You go sailing on Pean-buiten Akkrum, either by yourself or with a skipper on board. The same applies to all boats: no boating license and no deposit required.
A rental day accumulates Pean-buiten Akkrum from 9:00 to 16:30 and on Pean-buiten Weidum from 10:30 to 16:30.
Rent a boat at Pean-buiten akkrum
Rent a boat at Pean-buiten Weidum
Electric sailing in Friesland, Akkrum and Weidum
Electric boating is without engine noise: you hear the water, the wind, and the birds. On Pean-buiten From Akkrum you sail onto De Alde Feanen with six; on Pean-buiten Weidum, the Swette is in front of you, for eight.
How much does a day cost, and what do you need?
Akkrum: from 75 euros per day including VAT, 09:00 to 16:30. Weidum: 125 euros including VAT, 10:30 to 16:30. No boating license required, no deposit. Book three months in advance: 20 percent discount; one month: 10.
Rent a Valk on the Frisian lakes
Sailing on the Frisian lakes means space: long tacks, water that extends beyond Grou and Sneek. The Polyvalks are located at Pean-buiten Akkrum, for five people, from 100 euros per day including VAT.
Do you need a diploma?
No, you rent the Valk without a diploma or certificate, although some sailing experience is helpful, as you sail it yourself. It has an outboard motor; in the booking system, it is called Polyvalk with BB.
Sailing with a Frisian skipper
An experienced Frisian skipper knows where the wind is coming from and which waters are calm. You can sail along or watch; that is up to you. Four people on board, the skipper is the fifth.
How much does it cost, and how do you book?
From 200 euros per day including VAT, from 09:00 to 16:30, boarding at Pean-buiten Akkrum. Sailing with a skipper cannot be booked online: you request it, and a date is found together.
Frequently asked questions
Which boats can I rent at Pean-buiten?
Op Pean-buiten In Akkrum, you can rent an electric sloop to explore the Frisian lakes. At Pean-buiten In Weidum, you can rent sloops on the Swette along the Elfstedenroute. No boating license is required at either location.
Which boating routes are popular from Pean-buiten?
From Pean-buiten From Akkrum, you sail directly into De Alde Feanen National Park, towards Grou, Sneek, or Leeuwarden via the Frisian Lakes. From Weidum, you sail along the Swette past the Eleven Cities. The most beautiful route runs through De Alde Feanen National Park; read more about spending the night in the Alde Feanen.
Is boating also suitable for beginners?
Yes. The electric sloops are easy to steer. You receive a brief explanation and then navigate the water independently.
Where can I rent a sloop in Friesland without a boating license?
At Pean-buiten you can rent an electric sloop at both locations without a boating license: on Pean-buiten Akkrum on the Frisian lakes and on Pean-buiten Weidum on the Swette. You get on from the jetty on the site. Do you sleep in one? water lodge in Friesland, then five of the twelve are moored at their own private jetty.
What are the most beautiful waterways in Friesland?
The Frisian lakes around Akkrum are among the most beautiful waterways in the Netherlands, with De Alde Feanen National Park serving as a quiet zone. From Weidum, you sail along the Swette, past authentic Frisian villages on the Eleven Cities Route.
Where to sail in Friesland?
Pean-buiten Akkrum is situated directly on open water and offers sailing opportunities on the Frisian lakes. The space, the water, and the wind make it an ideal base for sailors.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No. For the boats of Pean-buiten we do not ask for a deposit.
What time do I pick up the boat and return it?
A rental day accumulates Pean-buiten Akkrum from 9:00 to 16:30 and on Pean-buiten Weidum from 10:30 to 16:30.
Do I need to at Pean-buiten Staying overnight to rent a boat?
No. Everyone can join Pean-buiten Rent a boat, even if you are not sleeping here.