Rowing in Amsterdam

By the Watta Team · Updated March 2026

Amsterdam is a major rowing city in continental Europe, with its canals and the Amstel River providing picturesque training waters. The Bosbaan, an Olympic-standard rowing course in the Amsterdamse Bos, has hosted World Championships and European Championships. Dutch rowing culture is strong, and Amsterdam's modern fitness scene means Concept2 ergs are readily available at gyms across the city for indoor training.

Rowing Clubs & Programs

Amsterdamsche Roei- en Zeilvereeniging De Hoop

One of the most prestigious rowing clubs in the Netherlands, De Hoop is based on the Amstel and has a long history of producing national-team athletes alongside a vibrant recreational programme.

Willem III

A large and welcoming rowing club on the Amstel, Willem III offers competitive, recreational, and masters rowing with excellent facilities.

Nereus (Student Rowing Club)

The University of Amsterdam's rowing club, Nereus competes at the highest level of Dutch student rowing and trains on the Bosbaan and the Amstel.

Gyms with Concept2 Ergs

  • +TrainMore Amstel -- a modern gym near the Amstel River with Concept2 ergs, popular with local rowers for indoor training.
  • +CrossFit Amsterdam in Noord -- a well-equipped box with Concept2 RowErgs and functional fitness programming.

HYROX & Functional Fitness

Amsterdam hosts HYROX events at the RAI Convention Centre, and the city's fitness community has embraced the race format. CrossFit Amsterdam, TrainMore locations, and various boutique gyms offer HYROX-focused classes. Dutch athletes' strong rowing background gives them a natural advantage on the 1,000m erg station.

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