Discover Borculo from the water
It is not without reason that Borculo is known as the ‘Berkel City.’ The historic Berkel river flows right through the heart of the town. Boating on the Berkel offers a unique perspective of Borculo and its lush, green surroundings. Step aboard ‘De Jappe’, a traditional flat-bottomed Berkelzomp (flat-bottomed boat), and enjoy a leisurely journey along the river.
‘De Jappe’ is a replica of a traditional Berkelzomp—a type of flat-bottomed vessel once used to transport goods along the river. Today, however, your voyage along the Berkel is far more comfortable. As you travel, the boatmen will share stories about the river trade of the past, the history of Borculo, and the natural beauty found along the water’s edge.
The Berkel city
It is not without reason that Borculo is known as the ‘Berkel City.’ The historic Berkel river flows right through the heart of the town, and viewing Borculo—along with its lush, green surroundings—from the water offers an entirely different perspective. Step aboard the Berkelzomp (a traditional flat-bottomed boat) named ‘De Jappe’ and enjoy a leisurely journey along the Berkel.
‘De Jappe’ is a replica of a traditional Berkelzomp—a type of flat-bottomed vessel once used to transport goods along the river. Today, however, your voyage along the Berkel is far more comfortable. As you travel, the boatmen will share stories about the river trade of the past, the history of Borculo, and the natural beauty found along the water’s edge.
Two different boat routes
Depending on the day, De Jappe sails towards Beekvliet or towards Borculo’s historic watermill. A trip lasts about one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes. The route towards Beekvliet takes you from Borculo into the green countryside. The other route heads towards the watermill in the historic part of Borculo.
Join a trip during your stay?
During the boating season, public trips run on several days. You don’t need to be part of a group to join. Tickets and up-to-date departure information are available from Tourist Information Borculo.