Location of the marina
The marina is located on the standing mast route on the eastern bank of the busy Heijmanswetering, between the Woubrugge bridge and the 's-Molenaarsbrug, directly opposite the Vrouwgeestmolen windmill.
Dear visitor,
All information about the marina can be found on the Marina and Passers-by pages. However, Alphen aan den Rijn and the immediate surroundings of the marina offer many more interesting opportunities that may be a reason for you to moor and stay overnight at this marina.
Direct surroundings of the marina
Weteringpark: The marina is located directly opposite the beautifully restored Vrouwgeest mill dating from 1797 owned by the Vrolijk family, so you can always enjoy a beautiful Dutch windmill view. The Weteringpark nearby offers a children's water play meadow, football pitches and a football cage.
Public transport: 400 metres from the Poortwachter harbour, city bus no. 1 stops, taking you in 10 minutes to the centre of Alphen aan den Rijn (Centrum Hoge Zijde stop) or to the NS railway station. Back then take city bus no. 2. By walking to the Herenhof, you can take bus 470 to Schiphol and Amsterdam. At the same distance is Woubrugge, where you can take the bus to the centre of Leiden or the Alrijne Hospital.
Shops: Shops are available 1.4 km away in the Herenhof shopping centre, including shops such as Ah, Jumbo and Lidl. Free shopping bicycles are available on the marina for passers-by.
Restaurants: In shopping centre De Herenhof and Woubrugge you will find several restaurants only 1 km away from the marina. In Alphen aan den Rijn, there are many more eateries.
Alphen aan den Rijn and surroundings
Alphen aan den Rijn: The city offers fun attractions such as Avifauna and Archeon, suitable for both adults and children.
Surroundings: Various boat trips are possible from the harbour in the Zuid-Holland lakes area. City tours of Leiden, the Kaag and the Braassemermeer are great for sailing yachts with a standing mast. Motor boats and sloops can enjoy the beautiful nature around the Westeinderplas and the Nieuwkoopseplassen.
A day trip to the Braassemermeer and at the Hemmen is fun, especially with children. Discover the versatile world of the marina and the surroundings of Alphen aan den Rijn!