Paddling near Kampen, Overijssel

Kampen sits at the confluence of the Geldersche IJssel and the broader delta where river meets the open water of the Ketelmeer and IJsselmeer. The area is classic Dutch flatwater paddling territory: wide rivers, interconnected lakes, and a network of canals and smaller waterways stretching into Overijssel. Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden, with its reed-lined channels, is one of the most rewarding canoe destinations in the country, and the restored Regge river in Overijssel draws canoeists looking for a more natural, winding experience.