{"id":61119,"date":"2025-09-22T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T04:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=61119"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:35:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:35:30","slug":"konga-float-waking-up-on-your-private-island-in-friesland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/konga-float-drijvend-wakker-worden-op-je-prive-eiland-in-friesland\/","title":{"rendered":"Konga Float: wake up floating on your private island in Friesland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your own island, a sailing cottage and nothing else at all. Except birds, water, reeds and maybe a curious heron in the distance. Sounds like a dream? It is! But one that can become a reality. We were allowed to spend a night on a floating tiny house<\/em> of Konga Float in Hemelum, Friesland, and are n\u00f3ting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nature cottage in Friesland on your own private island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you arrive at sailing school Hemelum, you will be welcomed by Claartje and her husband Remco - he also runs the sailing school. Together with you, they will board the Konga Float: a stylish tiny house houseboat with its own electric motor. They will take you to your private island in about ten minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dje on the Frisian lake, the Morra. And then the great enjoyment begins. Swimming, fishing, supping (there are two sups and rods waiting for you), barbecuing, building a campfire... everything is available on the island. You also get a small motorboat, just for fun, so you can cruise around or moor somewhere for a picnic. Truly one of those bucket list experiences that you enjoy together with your loved one, your family or a bunch of good friends. The Konga Float can accommodate up to four people. So who do you invite?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that if the wind is too strong, the island experience is not possible. In that case, you will be offered another mooring spot, surrounded by nature, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Konga Float: sleeping in a tiny house on the water that goes sailing to a private island.<\/em> Watch the video of this fun place here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Off-grid residence in Friesland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What makes this place extra special is that you stay completely off-grid, without compromising on comfort - fieuw. The Konga Float runs on solar energy, the hot water comes from a solar water heater and there is a toilet. The cottage is equipped with all modern conveniences, but Claartje makes a conscious effort to keep power consumption as low as possible: no wifi, coffee is made with a percolator and instead of a television there is a record player with a cabinet full of fine vinyl records. How cosy! Yet you won't miss a thing: there is a hot shower, a kitchenette with a gas cooker and fridge, comfortable beds and a tasteful interior full of second-hand and vintage finds, selected with care and love. Sustainable floating, in other words, which is why Konga Float fits squarely on a sustainable traveller's bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun things to do near Hemelum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Should you still be able to tear yourself away from your island, there is plenty to explore around Hemelum too. Nearby, about ten times a year the Flinty Flea Market<\/a> organised: a cosy car boot market with some 130 stalls full of second-hand gems, live music and a terrace with barista. No small feat, then! Keep their socials<\/a> keep an eye out for the dates, because you really don't want to miss this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also nice: book a sailing lesson with Remco<\/a>, who, besides being an island captain, is also a sailing instructor. After all, here you are in one of Friesland's most beautiful water sports areas, so why not? For those looking for a bit more action: just under half an hour away is Sneek, a historic town with cosy streets, cool boutiques and just a bit more action. Fancy it? Then check out our sustainable shopping itinerary in Sneek here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this special accommodation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Friesland tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n