Watersports and beaches
Watersports and beaches in Roermond
Roermond is surrounded by waters, making it an ideal and much-loved place for water sports and nature lovers. There are plenty of opportunities for water recreation in Roermond. The rivers the Roer, the Maas and surrounding Maas lakes, in Dutch Maasplassen, (an interconnected network of large and small lakes that were created by gravel extraction) really invite you to spend a day on the water. The city has numerous marinas, several beaches like Palm Beach Roermond, and trendy beach clubs. And all are within walking distance of Roermond city centre. With an area of around 3,000 hectares, they actually form the largest contiguous water sports area in the Netherlands.
Discover Roermond by boat
When the weather is nice, the Maasplassen are ideal for boating. The beautiful waterways allow you to easily travel from one lake to another and moor at one of the various beach clubs and, of course, at the Roerkade in the centre.
Take a look at the interactive water map (with all the information about where you can and cannot sail, mooring places, etc.) and the overview of marinas.
Rent a boat
From sailing boats to canoes and kayaks to sloops/motorboats – there are countless opportunities for water sports on the Roermonder Maasplassen. Whether you want to go out as a couple or with the whole family, there are various boats available for hire in Roermond to suit your needs. You do not need a boat licence to rent a boat. You can rent a boat from the age of 18.
Rental companies: Roerganger | Billie’s Boat Rentals | Budget Boats
City cruise🚢
Discover the city of Roermond and the beautiful Maasplassen, the largest continuous water sports area in the Netherlands. To really experience how big the Maasplassen area is and to enjoy your outing in a relaxed way, we highly recommend a city cruise (70 minutes). You can step aboard in the centre of Roermond, at the Roerkade.
During school holidays, the shipping company sails daily and in summer often several times a day. After a cruise, you can go for a wonderful meal or drink in the restaurants and cafés on the waterfront near the Roerkade. The city cruise does not sail from November till February.
Water skiing or wakeboarding🏄♀️🏄♂️
Do you prefer being active on the water? Then Roermond is also the place for you. Wake Park Beaver Creek is a 20-minute walk from the city centre. It features a large wakeboard course (full-size system) and a two-mast course for lessons, suitable for both novice and professional wakeboarders. Here, you can wakeboard, water ski, and enjoy a snack and drink at Yacht 5.
SUP?🏄♀️🏄♂️
Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is a stable surfboard on which you can go on peaceful tours or even do yoga. In Roermond, you can rent SUP boards from various providers and explore the Maasplassen.
SUP-Yoga: Are you looking for a sporting activity and want to try something different? Then take part in a yoga class on a SUP (from Beach Club Koers Zuid).
Rent a SUP @Beach Club Koers Zuid: Enjoy paddling at Area X, workshops are also available.
Beach🏖️
Beach Palm Beach is a water sports and recreation location on the Noorderplas. The beach is part of Area-X, where Beachclub Koerszuid is also located. Palm Beach Roermond is located in a quiet corner of the Maasplassen and is suitable for young and old, including play facilities for children.
Swimming in natural water is healthy, but not entirely without risks. That is why the water at swimming locations must meet strict standards. Check the safe & official swimming locations in Roermond (approved by the Limburg Water Board).
Doggy beach🐶
Does your four-legged friend love the water? That's great, because your dog is also welcome on the beach in Roermond. Doggy Beach in Roermond is part of Area X and is located between Beachclub Koers Zuid and Beaver Creek Wake Park. Here you can swim, SUP or just relax with your dog(s) at Doggy Beach.
