Step into the working yard where craftsmen hand-build a full-size replica Hanseatic cog using medieval techniques — the same vessel type that made Kampen rich.
What to expect
You'll stand inside the hull of a half-built cog, smelling fresh oak and tar, while a shipwright explains how they use only tools and methods documented from the 14th century. It's a working yard, not a static museum, so the ship looks a little different every visit. Ask questions freely — the crew genuinely enjoys talking through the physics of clinker-built hulls.
Good to know
Email ahead to arrange the guided slot, as the yard runs on volunteer shipwright schedules. Located directly on the IJssel waterfront, a flat 10–15 minute walk from most quay points.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Kampen — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.