In the centre of Sneek, there are various parking options. Usually, you can reach the city center within a 5-minute walk. The boarding point at Kleinzand is accessible by car, but there are only a few parking spaces along the quay, and they are often occupied, so the chances of finding a spot at Kleinzand are very slim.
The two free parking lots close to the center of Sneek are:
Be mindful of where you park your car, as part of the parking lot is free, and another part is paid. Carefully check the signs to avoid fines.
Parking in one of the (underground) parking garages near the city center is free. These garages generally offer enough space and are within walking distance of shops, boarding points, and sights:
In Sneek, the first 30 minutes of paid parking are usually free. There are several smaller parking spaces and spots on the streets. The larger paid parking lots that typically offer enough space are:
Check your ticket for the correct boarding location. Pay attention to the scheduled departure time and make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the cruise departs.
Our captains will assist you with getting on and off the boat. We aim to make this process as easy and safe as possible, so there is no need to worry.
The regular canal cruise through Sneek departs from the jetty opposite the Fries Scheepvaart Museum and VVV Sneek.
Address of VVV Sneek: Kleinzand 16, 8601 BH Sneek, Tel.: 0515-750678
"Waterland van Friesland" (formerly VVV Sneek) is op
en daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (located in the Fries Scheepvaart Museum); the museum is open on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Departure from the jetty at Restaurant "De Kajuit" at Marina De Domp Sneek.
Address of Marina De Domp: De Domp 1, 8605 CP Sneek.
Parking is free at Marina De Domp, and if no spaces are available, you can park your car at Swimming Pool "It Rak," which is only 100 meters away.
In exceptional cases, we use the boarding point at Theater Sneek on Westersingel in Sneek.
It sil wer heve: it grutste sylevenemint op Europeesk binnenwetter, yn Fryslân. ⛵️ De Sneekweek is begonnen en Commissaris van de Koning Arno Brok nam gisteravond traditioneel de vlootschouw af.
