Ferries from Haarlemmermeer: You cross here
Ferry Rijsenhout
A pedestrian and bicycle ferry has been sailing on the Ringvaart between Rijsenhout and Aalsmeer for decades. This ferry connects Aalsmeer with Rijsenhout from the end of the Uiterweg. The ferry was restored in 2018 and now also has a disabled ramp for extra accessibility.
The ferry Rijsenhout sails all year round, every working day from Monday to Friday from 7.00:17.45 to 1:31. From April 10.00 to October 1,20, the ferry also sails on weekends. On weekends, the ferry service starts a little later, at XNUMX:XNUMX AM. A crossing for cyclists and pedestrians costs € XNUMX per trip.
Ferry Kaag
The southern village of Buitenkaag owes its development to the establishment of one of the three large Haarlemmermeer pumping stations - the monumental Gemaal de Leeghwater on the Lisserdijk. Ferry Kaag is the only continuous connection between Kaag and the world beyond.
A maximum of 12 people can be transported on the bicycle ferry at a time. Please note that the waiting time can increase in good weather! Passengers pay €2 per person per crossing from Kaag and €3 per person from Oud Ade, including the Kaag-Buitenkaag crossing.
Ferry Cruquius-Haarlem
The ferry between Cruquius and Haarlem is also called the Green Stroomboot. This modern ferry sails over the Ringvaart of the Haarlemmermeerpolder. The Groene Stroomboot is a bicycle and pedestrian ferry, but is also accessible for children's cargo bikes, wheelchair riders and mobility scooters.
The Groene Stroomboot owes its name to the solar panels that make the ferry sail on green electricity. The crossing is a short trip of 5 minutes between Haarlem/Schalkwijk and Cruquius and is free for everyone! The ferry runs from April 1 to October 1, every day from 10.00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.
Uncle Piet's Ferry
The Ome Piet ferry is a cheerful yellow bicycle and pedestrian ferry that takes you from Badhoevedorp-Nieuwemeerdijk to the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) on weekends. The ferry is named after Pieter Eilander, the last ferryman of the old cable ferry across the Nieuwe Meer lake. The crossing takes only a few minutes and is ideal for a relaxing ride around the Nieuwe Meer or a quick connection to the Amsterdamse Bos.
All you need to do is call: a sign with the ferry operator's number is displayed at the boarding points. Ome Piet operates from mid-April to mid-October: Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A crossing costs just €0,50 for adults and children aged 5 and up. Bicycles are free.
