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Electric-only waters in Netherlands

8 entries. Confirm current rules with the local authority before you launch.

Boating rules in Netherlands

8 entries

  • Amsterdam city centre

    North Holland, Netherlands

    Electric onlySecondary source

    Zero-emission zone for recreational boats from 1 April 2025: only electric, hydrogen or muscle power inside the Singelgracht. Older-permit boats until 2028/2030. Amstel and Kostverlorenvaart through-routes excepted.

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  • Amersfoort waters (except the Eem)

    Utrecht, Netherlands

    Electric onlySecondary source

    Combustion engines banned on municipal waters since 1 January 2020. Electric power is also limited.

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  • Kromme Rijn (lower stretch)

    Utrecht, Netherlands

    Electric onlySecondary source

    Electric only from 1 January 2025 between Utrecht and the weir at Werkhoven. Upper stretch closed to all motors.

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  • Giethoorn & Steenwijkerland

    Overijssel, Netherlands

    Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

    Rental boats must be electric since 1 January 2023. Tour boats included from 2031.

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  • Three electric routes in Friesland

    Friesland, Netherlands

    Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

    Routes that may only be navigated electrically.

    Includes: Heeg–Oudega, Bûtenfjildroute, Reidmarroute

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  • Nieuwkoopse Plassen

    South Holland, Netherlands

    Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

    Electric-only sections on four routes. Max 6 km/h, permit required.

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  • Weerribben-Wieden

    Overijssel, Netherlands

    Zone, route or boat typeSecondary source

    The national park's narrow canals and streams are open only to silent electric boats, canoes and rowing boats.

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  • Utrecht & Haarlem moorings

    Utrecht / North Holland, Netherlands

    Quota or permitSecondary source

    New mooring permits only go to zero-emission boats since 1 January 2025. Existing boats affected when boat or berth changes.

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