Paddling near Zaandam, North Holland
Zaandam sits in North Holland, threaded by the Zaan river and surrounded by a dense network of polderkanalen, ringvaarten and open water. The region's flat, sheltered waterways suit kayaking, canoeing and SUP at a relaxed pace, with the Markermeer and IJsselmeer reachable for those wanting wider open water.
Top waters to paddle near Zaandam
Amstel
North Holland, South Holland, Utrecht
Nieuwe Vaart
Friesland, North Holland
Hollandse kust (kustwater)
North Holland
Markermeer
Flevoland, North Holland
Vecht
North Holland, Utrecht
Kennemerstrand
North Holland
Ringvaart
Friesland, North Holland
Ringvaart
North Holland
Strand Zandvoort
North Holland
Westeinderplassen
North Holland, South Holland
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