From floating to flying: 6x water activities

Dutch summers are a rollercoaster ride of sizzling hot days and soggy, rainy moments. One minute, you're wondering if you could actually fry an egg on your doorstep, and the next, you're wading through knee-deep puddles under viaducts. But hey, let's focus on the sunny side of summer! Dive into these water activities that range from chill paddling to heart-pumping thrills.

Stand-Up Paddling

Eindhoven is brimming with greenery, and paddleboarding offers a unique way to experience it from a fresh perspective. No worries if you don’t have a paddleboard stashed away in your shed! Eindhoven has several paddleboarding clubs where you can easily rent one, often with the option of joining a guided tour. At Supclub Eindhoven, you’ll start at the Genneper Watermill, allowing the current to carry you past sights like Anne Frank Park, the Van Abbemuseum, and Stratumseind. Paddle back to the Tongelreep and the PreHistorisch Dorp (PreHistoric Village), and you’ll enjoy a blend of culture, nature, and adventure. Supclub offers Yoga SUP sessions or nighttime Full Moon lessons for ultimate relaxation. Eindje Suppen also guides you through Eindhoven’s most beautiful green areas, like the High Tech Campus. Prefer to explore on your own? Simply order a navigation map and design your own route.

Canoeing 

How do you make the most of warm summer days? By hopping into a canoe and exploring Eindhoven from the water! At Kano Verhuur Eindhoven, your adventure begins in the heart of Eindhoven on the Dommel River. From there, you paddle to Veldhoven and let the current guide you back to your starting point. Along the way, an exciting surprise awaits: a canoe slide! You can choose from various packages, ranging from a relaxing canoe trip to a more challenging canoe puzzle tour that takes the adventure to the next level.Puur Kano Verhuur also offers a delightful way to explore the Brabant landscape. Whether you opt for a two- or four-hour trip, you'll paddle along beautiful nature areas on the banks of the Dommel River. This river flows from Peer in Belgium through the De Malpie nature reserve, past Valkenswaard and Eindhoven, towards Den Bosch. Along the way, you'll find peaceful spots perfect for a picnic or you can moor your canoe at one of the terraces you encounter. If that isn’t the ultimate way to enjoy yourself, what is?

Water cable park

Just outside Eindhoven, Cablepark Aquabest is calling all thrill-seekers for a water sports activity where you can really let off some steam. This 800-meter-long cableway is a playground of obstacles and challenges where you can wakeboard, water ski, or kneeboard. You'll be pulled across the water at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. On these tracks, you can wakeboard, waterski, and kneeboard. It's a fun water activity suitable for all ages, starting from around 11 years old, and is great for beginners, advanced riders, large groups, or solo adventurers. Worried you can't do it? No problem! Within minutes, you'll pick up the skills and be zipping across the water in no time.

Flyboarding

Looking for even more adrenaline? At Aquabest, you’ll also find FlyboardXperience. Flyboarding is a watersport where you’re propelled into the air by two powerful water jets. These jets are powered by a motor connected to a jet ski, creating a forceful stream of water that lifts you high above the surface. Experience the ultimate thrill of flying over the water and feel like a free bird!

Teambuilding on the Water

Let’s stick with Aquabest for a moment, this time for the perfect blend of adventure, teamwork, and relaxation. Adventure Park Adventure & Thrill offers group water activities for anyone with a swimming certificate. It’s ideal for kids' parties or team-building events. From canoe relays and a hilarious soap-covered slope to pillow fights above the water—this is where you can cool off while diving into a load of fun!

Eindhoven Rowing Association Beatrix

Rowing is a fantastic way to enjoy the water, no matter the weather! At the Eindhoven Rowing Club Beatrix, you'll find enthusiastic and dedicated members rowing in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Eindhoven Canal. You can do it all here, whether you want to paddle leisurely or train intensely for competitions. Interested in learning to row? Master the basics in seven lessons, meet new people, and discover if rowing is the sport for you. Beginners receive excellent guidance during their first experiences on the water, while seasoned rowers can join the advanced teams.