Electric-only waters 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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