Visit Schepenkring at HISWA te Water 2024!

August 1, 2024

In 2024, the 39th edition of the Hiswa te Water will take place at the familiar location: Batavia Haven Lelystad. The harbour will once again be transformed into a paradise for all water sports enthusiasts. With an expected 375 boats and manned stands on the quay and in the large entrance tent, the event promises to be bigger and more varied than ever.

The Hiswa te Water offers a unique opportunity to be informed and inspired about everything that nautical water sports have to offer. Whether you are a seasoned water sports enthusiast or simply interested in this world, this event will not disappoint you. Be there and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Hiswa te Water 2024!

Council of Aldermen
Of course Schepenkring will not be missing. See you in Lelystad!

Opening hours:

Opening hours
Wednesday 28 August10:00 - 18:00 PM
Thursday 29 August10:00 - 18:00 PM
Friday, August 3010:00 - 18:00 PM
Saturday, August 3110:00 - 18:00 PM
Sunday September 110:00 - 18:00 PM

By car

From the A6, take exit Lelystad-Noord. From there, follow the signs “Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet”. You can park your car at the parking lots of Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet for €3 per day. These parking lots are within walking distance of the Bataviahaven.

For electric cars, there are twenty charging points on parking lot P2. In addition, Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet has one of the largest Tesla Destination Chargers in the Netherlands. There are twenty parking spaces available on P5 to charge your Tesla.

TIP: You can purchase your parking ticket upon arrival. This can be done at the machines of the Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet parking lot or at the entrance of the fair.

View your route here

With public transport

By train you can easily travel to the NS Station Lelystad, here you change to bus 3 towards Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet. From the bus stop, which is within walking distance of the Bataviahaven, follow the signs HISWA te water.

View the route by public transport here

By boat

The ultimate way to go to the HISWA te water is of course with your own boat. The five marinas in Lelystad are very involved in the event and welcome you to their harbour.

View the possibilities here

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