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Gelderland · Water & scheepvaart

De Hellege: botters between museum and workshop

Botter Museumwerf De Hellege in Elburg connects fishing with ship maintenance. The tour described gives a view of a shed where volunteers maintain and restore botters.

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Work on a ship

A restoration shed is not a fixed display case: the work under way can change. Ask what explanation the guide can give on your visiting day and which parts of the workshop are visible.

Life below deck

A reconstructed forecastle brings the space on board to life. This is a reconstruction built to explain something, alongside the attention given to fishing techniques and the botters themselves.

Trying something yourself

Caulking is mentioned as a possible activity. Check in advance whether this is available; botter trips and group programmes also have their own scheduling alongside the museum visit.

Before you go

The announced regular 2026 season ended on 12 September. For later visits, ask about a group appointment and, if needed, discuss the lift mentioned.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Botter Museumwerf de Hellege — source 1
  2. Botter Museumwerf de Hellege — source 2
  3. Botter Museumwerf de Hellege — source 3

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