Paddling near Urk, Flevoland

Urk sits on the southwestern shore of the IJsselmeer in Flevoland, a province built almost entirely on reclaimed land. The IJsselmeer — the largest freshwater lake in the Netherlands — is the dominant water for paddlers here, with the Ketelmeer and Markermeer also within easy reach. The area suits sea kayaking and touring, with wide open flatwater and historic Dutch landscapes visible from the water.