Marken harbour reopens after major renovation just in time for boating season
Boat owners in Marken can return to the newly renovated harbour from 1 April, following extensive repairs by Rijkswaterstaat. Delays due to winter weather mean some finishing touches will be completed later this year, ensuring safer and more enjoyable mooring.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Marken harbour, Noord-Holland, Netherlands |
| Renovation Period | Winter 2025–2026 (major work), April & October 2026 (finishing touches) |
| Piers Replaced | Middelbreg pier (2025–2026), Rijksloop pier (2024–2025) |
| Delays | Heavy snow and cold in January 2026 caused repaving delays |
| Remaining Work | Final paving, benches, waste bins, and staircases to be installed in October |
| Project Part Of | Dijkversterking Marken (dyke reinforcement project) |
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for the management and maintenance of major waterways and infrastructure in the Netherlands, including harbours like Marken. This renovation ensures the harbour remains safe and functional for both local boat owners and tourists.
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Marken Harbour nearly fully renovated
Published on: 27 March 2026, 09:57
In the winter of 2025–2026, Rijkswaterstaat worked on the harbour in Marken. From 1 April 2026, the traditional start of the boating season, boat owners will once again be able to moor at the renovated pier in the centre of the harbour. A small portion of the paving work will be postponed to April and October.
Over the past few months, we replaced the Middelbreg pier in the centre of the harbour. Boat owners temporarily moored their vessels elsewhere outside Marken during the work. This winter, existing paving stones were also relaid throughout the harbour, and potholes in the roadways were repaired.
Harbour renovation
During the previous winter season of 2024–2025, we also replaced the Rijksloop pier and the planks of the Middelbreg. The renovation of the harbour is part of the dijkversterking Marken project.
Snow and cold
Due to heavy snow and cold temperatures in January 2026, we unfortunately fell behind schedule with repaving work in the harbour. As a result, we will continue working on the harbour’s head for a few more weeks in April. The remaining work will then be carried out in October, after the peak of the tourist season, as currently planned. At that time, we will repave the final sections, install new benches and waste bins, and replace the last staircases.