Stadslogement Westersingel is located in Sneek (Friesland), a charming city that is more than just a bustling water sports town. The historic city center has many lovely boutiques, stores with handicrafts, and very varied catering industry. This accommodation is located along the Westersingel, which invites you to a lovely walk along the water. The host…
Relaxing and enjoying in luxurious surroundings? Birgit and Hans Regnery welcome you to Villa Envie in Terherne on the Frisian Sneekermeer. Terherne is not only a water sports heaven but, above all, a place where you can enjoy and relax in many ways. With a boat or sloop the many routes, walking, cycling, good food…
Daalders Plakje is a tiny and cosy guesthouse in Friesland’s village of Hantum. Always a good choice when visiting this splendid area and looking for a place to relax… Can You tell us something about the start of your accommodation ? When did you start ? Did You had any previous experiences in hospitality business…
Holiday park Tusken de Marren (between the lakes) is a holiday park in Akkrum. The park is located in the heart of Frisia, with a wonderful location at ‘Meine Sleat’. You’ll find Tusken de Marren at the heart of the Frisian lakes. Going south, you’ll sail to the Sneekermeer, with the north leading you on to…
Mrs Antoinette Groeneveld is the host of Piaam State an authentic 17th century farm, ensuring a very comfortable stay in the Frisian countryside. You can choose to stay in one of the five spacious rooms with personal bathroom or in the luxury apartment. We enjoyed every second of our visit to this fantastic place and had…
In the town of Dokkum, about 12km northeast of Leeuwarden, most people know Jojanneke Dijkstra. She was only 24 when she started her first accommodation in Dokkum and today she is managing nine of them. “Booking Dokkum” offers 9 accommodations, all in the historical center of Dokkum. Each accommodation has it’s own style. We met with…
Workum is one of the most beautiful Frisian Eleven Cities, Even if only for its beautiful facades, monumental buildings and water-rich surroundings. Saint Gertrude’s Church, weigh house and city hall are definitely worth a visit. Workum is popular among water sports enthusiasts because of its great location. Art lovers can visit the Jopie Huisman Museum,…
Discover Heerenveen, a quintessentially Friesian city full of beautiful monuments and unique structures set amid a stunning landscape! Heerenveen, which was founded around 1550, is the oldest peat channel village in Holland. It is located in the water-rich province of Friesland and a wonderful destination, particularly in summer. Not only are there more than 30…
As soon as temperatures drop below zero the Dutch are brimming with excitement about the legendary Elfstedentocht, the world’s most prestigious speed and leisure skating events. When the temperature drops below zero for a couple of days, the eleven cities fever starts to spread in Holland. A minimum ice thickness of 15 cm is required…
The glorious former Admirality building of Friesland and Groningen has been home to this regional museum since 1963. Built in 1618 this building was also formally known as the ‘sea office’ and was responsible for the protection of ocean going trade by means of escort or even naval war fare. The only remains of this…
Located in Leeuwarden, capital of the Dutch province of Friesland (Fryslân), the Fries Museum has a rich history spanning almost 190 years. In 2013, it moved into the first newly constructed Dutch museum building of the 21st century. As the main repository of Friesland’s material heritage, it is recognised internationally for key aspects of its collection….
Throughout 2018, both Friesland in the northern Netherlands and Valletta in Malta are European Capital of Culture. The Potatoes Go Wild project illustrates the connection between these two cities, using potatoes. Perhaps this tuber is the most multicultural product of Leeuwarden-Friesland 2018! Much of the world’s potato production starts in Friesland. Every year, seed potatoes…
The Frisian Saskia Uylenburgh was the first great love of Rembrandt van Rijn. The couple married in 1634. Saske, her Frisian baptismal name, was born and raised in Leeuwarden. The most famous Frisian newlyweds ever are the theme of the exhibition ‘Rembrandt & Saskia: Love in the Golden Age’. On the basis of this loving…
Bolsward is a cosy city where history and architecture play a key role. The centre hosts many monumental buildings. One of these is the town hall from 1615, which is richly decorated. In the town hall, the Antiquities’ room can also be found; this room holds beautiful silver objects created by silversmiths from Bolsward, old…
Sneek ranks third in terms of size in the province and is located in the municipality Súdwest-Fryslân. The city has about 33,000 inhabitants. With its central location in the lake area of the Waterland it is evident that this is a real water city. It performs a central role in the southwest region and was…
