Paddling near Delfzijl, Groningen

Delfzijl sits on the Eems estuary in the province of Groningen, where the flat polder landscape is threaded by an extensive network of canals, diepen and meren. Groningen province counts around 850 km of marked canoeing trails, ranging from sheltered inland waterways like the Termunterzijldiep and the Oldambtmeer to tidal mudflat routes along the northern coast. The area suits flatwater paddlers of most skill levels, with kayak and canoe hire available at several points across the province.