Marina Makkum sits on the southwestern shore of the IJsselmeer in the Friesland province of the Netherlands, positioned between the IJsselmeer and the Waddenzee.

Its location just south of the Afsluitdijk makes it a convenient first port of call after crossing the dike, and the marina serves as a full-service base for sailing in either direction — out onto the IJsselmeer or through the locks toward the Waddenzee in under a quarter hour.

The marina is set within a holiday park and offers a wide range of facilities including fuel, electricity, water, showers, a slipway, crane, and a restaurant. Guests also have access to the surrounding park's amenities, including a swimming pool and beach.

From Makkum, sailors can reach the Frisian Lakes, the Wadden Islands, and Amsterdam within relatively short sailing distances, making it a practical and popular hub on one of the Netherlands' most frequented inland sailing waters.