Klipper Zwadde

Situated in the beautiful historic centre of Groningen, in the northern part of Holland, this classic Dutch sailing clipper offers a unique stay, close to the lively city Groningen.

With lots of pubs, historic buildings, museums and the concert hall nearby, the hotel presents itself as the ideal base to explore this picturesque town.

The houseboat sails during summer and therefore is only available to book in autumn, winter and spring.

Please note that you all rooms are situated at a ship. The ship is located across Hoge der A 10

Rooms: 6

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Bar – Non-Smoking Rooms – Family Rooms – Heating – Gay Friendly – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Activities

Games Room – Canoeing

Services

Bicycle Rental – Packed Lunches

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs EUR 1.00 per hour.

Guest Parking

Free private parking is possible at a location nearby.

Hotel information

The ship is 24 metres long, 5 metres wide and 2.10 metres high.

It was built in 1897 and has been used as sailing freight ship in the past to move coal, turf, potatoes and wheat from one part of Holland to another.

In the 1950's a few idealists started restoring these boats to sailing ships again, of course with certain luxury. The ship was from then on used as a sailing boat for participating guests, who wanted to make trips in the summer in the shallow waters of Holland, Ijsselmeer and Waddensea.

You can find the ship across from the address: Hoge der a 10, Groningen

Food & beverage

Groups can make use of the kitchen on request. The skipper can make a traditional Dutch Marine dinner for you if requested.

The ship is located near the city centre. On the large market squares Vismarkt (fresh fish at a 5-minute walk) and Grote Markt (clothing at a 7-minute walk), there are also several restaurants and pubs.

Room information

The ship has 4 cabins. 2 cabins with a double bed, one with 7 single beds and one with 4 single beds. In the case of less guests per cabin, we adjust the renting price.

Area information

If your stay lasts a few days, the skipper can advise you about nice places to visit, such as the seals creche in Pieterburen and a visit to the lovely island of Schiermonnikoog.

Travel information

The ship is located opposite Hoge der A housenr 20.

By bus:
- Take bus number 15 towards Zernike.
- Get off at the A straat/ Westerhaven.
- Walk along the canal and you will find the ship across number 20.

Important information

Guest rooms are on board a ship; rooms are cabins. Therefore lodging cannot be compared with hotel rooms.
Staying on the ship is primarily nice because of the maritime atmosphere, and not because of hotel standards.
Free parking is available at a 15 min. walk from the hotel
Payed parking is available in the Westerhaven garage (1 min. walk)

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Making your reservation

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