Coffeeshop Espresso, Mijdrecht and the Vinkeveense Plassen
Espresso is on the Rondweg in Mijdrecht, in the municipality of De Ronde Venen between Amsterdam and Utrecht. This guide covers the village and the Vinkeveense Plassen lakes nearby.
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About Mijdrecht and De Ronde Venen
Mijdrecht is the largest village in De Ronde Venen, a municipality in the province of Utrecht named after its round peat polders. The landscape is flat, open and crossed by cycle paths.
What are the Vinkeveense Plassen?
The Vinkeveense Plassen are a set of lakes east of Mijdrecht, near Vinkeveen. They were formed from the Golden Age onwards by digging peat to fuel Amsterdam, which left long, narrow strips of land (legakkers) between the water. Today the lakes are used for sailing, swimming, diving and cycling.
Getting to the lakes
The lakes are a short drive or a bike ride east of Mijdrecht via the N201 towards Vinkeveen. Check a route planner for the access point you want.
Walking route
- Start at Rondweg 1B in Mijdrecht.
- Cycle or drive east towards Vinkeveen (N201).
- Follow signs for the Vinkeveense Plassen.
- Look out over the legakkers from the dyke roads around the lakes.
Questions people ask
How far is Espresso from the Vinkeveense Plassen?
A short drive or bike ride east of Mijdrecht, towards Vinkeveen.
How were the Vinkeveense Plassen formed?
By centuries of peat extraction, leaving lakes divided by narrow strips of land called legakkers.
Which province is Mijdrecht in?
Utrecht, in the municipality of De Ronde Venen.
Plan your visit
Coffeeshop Espresso is open daily 10:00–00:00. 18+ with original ID. For directions see getting there and the shop page.