Electric-only waters in Netherlands
8 entries. Confirm current rules with the local authority before you launch.
Boating rules in Netherlands8 entries
- Amsterdam city centre
North Holland, Netherlands
Electric onlySecondary sourceZero-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 sourceCombustion engines banned on municipal waters since 1 January 2020. Electric power is also limited.
- Kromme Rijn (lower stretch)
Utrecht, Netherlands
Electric onlySecondary sourceElectric only from 1 January 2025 between Utrecht and the weir at Werkhoven. Upper stretch closed to all motors.
- Giethoorn & Steenwijkerland
Overijssel, Netherlands
Zone, route or boat typeSecondary sourceRental boats must be electric since 1 January 2023. Tour boats included from 2031.
- Three electric routes in Friesland
Friesland, Netherlands
Zone, route or boat typeSecondary sourceRoutes that may only be navigated electrically.
Includes: Heeg–Oudega, Bûtenfjildroute, Reidmarroute
- Nieuwkoopse Plassen
South Holland, Netherlands
Zone, route or boat typeSecondary sourceElectric-only sections on four routes. Max 6 km/h, permit required.
- Weerribben-Wieden
Overijssel, Netherlands
Zone, route or boat typeSecondary sourceThe national park's narrow canals and streams are open only to silent electric boats, canoes and rowing boats.
- Utrecht & Haarlem moorings
Utrecht / North Holland, Netherlands
Quota or permitSecondary sourceNew mooring permits only go to zero-emission boats since 1 January 2025. Existing boats affected when boat or berth changes.