Boat, Sail & Watersports: Friesland Lakes By Camper

Boat, Sail & Watersports: Friesland Lakes By Camper
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Boat, Sail & Watersports: Friesland Lakes By Camper
4.0/5
702 reviews
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Experience Summary

Discover Friesland at a slow pace, combining boating, watersports, and peaceful nights on the water’s edge. This trip blends days of sailing and swimming with time exploring Frisian heritage and nature. Enjoy Sneek Lake, nearby historic towns like Sneek, and tranquil evenings by the marina — all from the comfort of your campervan.

Experience Highlights

  • Stay at Friesland’s premier lakeside camping resort with full marina access
  • Try sailing lessons, rent motorboats, or take the kids to the on-site aquapark
  • Enjoy sunsets on the lake after a day of waterskiing, SUP, or sloep cruising

Experience details

Friesland offers a unique blend of water, nature, and culture. Base yourself at Friesland’s premier lakeside site right on Sneekermeer for days of sailing, waterskiing, paddleboarding, and relaxed evenings by the marina. With family-friendly facilities, boat rentals, and direct access to Sneek Lake — plus easy cycling into Sneek town — it’s the ultimate hub for a campervan watersports holiday.

Book this trip

Friesland’s premier lakeside site*:
Large, family-friendly site right on Sneek Lake with its own marina. Facilities include sailing lessons, sloep and motorboat rentals, an aquapark for kids, waterskiing, SUP, and a restaurant with sunset views over the lake. Cycle or stroll into Sneek town for markets and Dutch culture.
From €40/night for 2 people + camper
Campervan rental*:
2–4 berth van with kitchen & gear, collection in Amsterdam.
From €85/night (from €460 for 3 nights incl. collection fees)
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Plan your trip

Top tips for this trip
Reserve boats and campsites early, especially in summer. Bring layers for cool evenings by the lake. Terschelling ferries fill quickly—book ahead. Ask locals for recommendations on hidden swimming spots and villages. Combine this trip with the Veluwe for hiking & biking or Amsterdam & Delft for city culture, art and history
Best time of year
May–Jun (Spring watersports): Warm but not too hot (15–22°C), with long days and calmer lakes. Great for sailing, cycling, and fewer crowds at campsites. Jul–Aug (Peak summer): High season (20–28°C) with vibrant marina life, busy lakes, and family-friendly energy. Book sloeps, ferries, and pitches well in advance. Sep (Late summer calm): Cooler (15–20°C) but still ideal for boating and swimming, with quieter campsites and golden evenings by the lake.

Why 'With a camper'?

Every experience tailored to a campervan

As campervan travelers ourselves, we understand both the delights of traveling in a motorhome and well as the smaller details (such as parking) which make it harder.

We use this knowledge to curate and design the very best experiences for you and your campervan.

Remarkable experiences you will remember

Our curated experiences are hand-picked to make your trip special. Whether it is an experience that is iconic to the destination, an inspiring place to take part in a certain activity or a visit to one of the best local restaurants, our goal is to introduce you to the experiences that you will want to write home about.

Something for every passion

We believe that campervan travel is a fantastic way to enjoy your passions.

Whether your interest hiking, cooking, architecture or to enjoy a great party we have a range of great campervan experiences to get you out traveling.

Book an individual experience or the whole trip

Our experiences come in a range of shapes and sizes. So whether you want to add an individual activity to your existing itinerary or you are looking for an end-to-end trip then we have choices for you.

Travel with your own camper or let us help you find the perfect rental

Our experiences are designed for anyone traveling in a campervan. For travelers without their van we offer various 'campervan included trips' but also the opportunity to book a van from one of our preferred van rental partners.