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In the heart of Friesland Our hotel is the ideal starting point for a visit to one of the eleven Friesian cities, such as Leeuwarden, Dokkum or Sneek. The surroundings are also perfect for bicycle and walking tours. Staring from Hotel Princenhof, you could for example do the four ferries tour that takes you through various picturesque villages and across the warer four times on the ferry boat C

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Hotel Princenhof is right by the water, on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Earnewâld, in the middle of the stunning Alde Feanen National Park. The hotel has 41 comfortable rooms, many of which have a view of the water and a patio or balcony. In addition to the comfortable rooms, you can also soak in the unique views while savouring a delicious cup of coffee or dinner on our large veranda by the water or in our delightful brasserie.

Welcome to the woodland and lakes region of north-east Friesland The Friese Wouden (Frisian Woodland) is a region typified by a dense tree population and alders. The Nationaal Landschap De Noardlike Fryske Wâlden is very suitable for cycling and walking enthusiasts. Are you looking for some watersport? Then take a pleasant trip to De Alde Feanen National Park. The lakes region surrounding Earnewâld is ideal for exploring by boat. Both the Friese Wouden and the lakes region has an intriguing past. Enthusiasts of nature and cultural history will have the time of their lives. The surroundings will inspire you and the local residents will intrigue you. You are certain to enjoy the diversity of this region! Reading Guide This magazine contains a large amount of information about the Woodland and Lakes region. Including detailed information about the Wadden Sea region. The centre section includes an event guide, Typysk Fryske issues and information on the Frisian Elfsteden town of Dokkum. The following is an indication in euros of the admission fees for the various activities: € = up to €10 per person €€ = from €11 to €25 per person €€€ = more than €26 per person

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Woodland and Lakes - Index Map Woodland and Lakes - Regional

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Woodland and Lakes - Culture Woodland and Lakes - Walking Woodland and Lakes - Cycling Woodland and Lakes - Water Woodland and Lakes - Children Woodland and Lakes - Out and about Woodland and Lakes - Cuisine

And there’s more! Events There’s always plenty to keep our visitors entertained! Including cultural festivals, various sporting events and themed traditional street markets. Typysk Frysk Typical Frisian sports, the Eleven Cities Tour and not forgetting the Frisian sugar loaf (sûkerbôle)!

Additional information

The website at www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en features all of the information included in this magazine, including the most current opening times and admission fees. There are also Information Points at the following locations: • Boekhandel Douma (bookshop) ❶ De Dellen 2a, Surhuisterveen - open all year round • Botanische tuin De Kruidhof (botanical gardens) ❷ Schoolstraat 29b, Buitenpost - closed during the winter season • Paviljoen De Leyen ❸ Bildreed 3, Rottevalle - limited winter season opening times • Toeristenbureau Earnewâld ❹ Piet Miedemaweg 9, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season • Bezoekerscentrum Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen ❺ Koaidyk 8a, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season • Camping it Wiid ❻ Koaidyk 10, Earnewâld - open all year round • Vakantiepark Bergumermeer ❼ Solcamastraat 30, Sumar - open all year round • Theeschenkerij De Útspanning (De Vertakking) ❽ Binnendijk 73, Ryptsjerk open all year round • Camping De 4 Elementen ❾ Groningerstreek 35, Stroobos - open all year round • De Schierstins Haadstrjitte 1, Feanwâlden - open all year round

Dokkum Discover the history of this wonderful Elfsteden town, part of the Eleven City Tour route and walk the St Boniface trail.

Wadden Mudflat walking on a World Heritage Site, beautiful routes through the Terpenland and enjoyable trips in the Lauwersmeer National Park. Curious? Turn this magazine around!

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Acknowledgement This magazine has been carefully compiled and developed by a workgroup comprising members of the business sector in North-East Friesland. Project Management Regional Marketing and Tourism Foundation (Stichting RegioMarketing en Toerisme)

Text Thea van der Schaaf Photography Moments of Nature and personal photographs, unless otherwise stated Cover Theo de Witte Design Hoog Contrast Translation Easy Translation Printing Drukkerij Douma Issue April 2018, 4th print Circulation 3.000 Copies

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Kollumerpomp

Leeuwarden

Groningen

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Düsseldorf ( 3:00 hours)

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Groningen

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Stroobos

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The Northern Fryske Wâlden: the best-kept secret of Friesland The combination of cultural history and nature has made the National Landscape of the Northern Fryske Wâlden one of the most unique regions in Europe. A region with its own history: clues are still visible, even after hundreds of years. Pingos from the ice age, boulder clay in the soil, peat formation, peat digs and small agricultural plots bordered by lines of trees including alder. The alder trees were planted to enclose cattle and to prevent the erosion of the sandy soil. They are now hugely important in maintaining the special biodiversity of the region. The local farmers are now largely responsible for the maintenance of this scenic landscape, which is probably the best-kept secret of Friesland.

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Rent a sloop Experience the Friesian lakes from out Earnewâld

Rent until 21:00 hours Experience the National Park ‘De Alde Feanen’ in a unique way from the water. Yachting permit not required.

It is possible to compose a package fully to your wishes. The package might include a hotel stay or a picnic basket.

Information and bookings: www.aldefeanen.com Or 0031 511 - 53 92 15, mob. 0031 644 37 89 89 Address: De Stripe 22, 9264 TW Earnewâld

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Rental of: Luxury sloops, tour-/fishing boats, sailboats and holiday cottages

The many faces of De Alde Feanen National Park ..................................................... De Alde Feanen National Park lies in the heart of Friesland. Small waterways, peat bogs, open lakes: the water in this natural region takes many forms. One moment you can be gazing across the vast grasslands and fields of swaying reeds, the next moment you can have the enchanting feeling of being in a swampy woodland straight out of a fairytale. The enormous variation in the types of landscape has ensured that nature flourishes. For instance, De Alde Feanen is home to more than 450 different types of plants, and is the breeding ground for more than 100 species of birds. The roe deer, fox, pine marten and otter are more than comfortable in this habitat.

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Woodland and Lakes Culture

About the Wâldpyk The Friese Wouden (Frisian Woodland) was once a region where workers dug peat under appalling conditions. As soon as the peat was exhausted, the investors simply left the unemployed workers behind. Left with nothing, and in extreme poverty, they built their own huts. Entire families were housed in turfcovered huts and sheds. They looked after themselves, they didn't care for anybody, and nobody cared for them. Decades later, the evangelists and pastors arrived to care for these moorland residents. Step by step, or rather stone by stone, houses, schools, and eventually entire villages were built by the moorland residents. This typifies the current residents of the Friese Wouden, still referred to as ‘Wâldpiken’: full of spirit, just a bit different, and occasionally somewhat cantankerous. A Wâldpik would always prefer to be a small employer rather than an important employee.

Commercial character Wherever you look in the region, you will see things for sale at the side of the road, from unmanned stalls selling small items that ask the purchaser to leave money in a small pot, to a variety of home businesses.

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Back to the old days Old money: Staten and Stinzen (Frisian estates and stone built houses) When poverty ruled the countryside, estates and stone-built houses were symbols of wealth in Friesland. A large number of these magnificent buildings are now gone. However, a number of estates and stone-built houses remain. Also visit the Schierstins in Feanwâlden. This is the only remaining medieval stins (towered stronghold) in the Northern Netherlands. The Schierstins was built around 1300 and was named after those who would later live there: the ‘schiere’ (grey-dressed) monks of the large nearby Klaarkamp Abbey at Rinsumageast. Today this monumental building is a cultural and historical centre that hosts art and history exhibitions, concerts and talks.

Indoor attractions: Ot and Sien, Surhuisterveen Museumboerderij Ot en Sien (Ot and Sien Farming Museum) where time has stood still for 100 years. You will see a small shop, a school and a doctor's practice from days of old. ❶ Jan Binneslaan 84, Surhuisterveen - open all year round. Price class: €

Outdoor attractions: De Spitkeet, Harkema The open air museum and theme park known as ‘De Spitkeet’ covers more than 4 hectares, and offers a glimpse into how difficult life was for the people of the Groningen and Friesland moorland between the years 1850 and 1950. ❷ De Dunen 3, Harkema - closed during the winter season. Price class: €.

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Other ‘Staten and Stinzen’ are ‘concealed’ in beautiful parks or surrounded by historical gardens where traces of the work of the Architects, Vlaskamp and Roodbard, are still visible. While in the area, visit: ❶ Park Vijversburg in Tytsjerk ❷ Fogelsanghstate in Veenklooster ❸ Brasserie Stania State in Oentsjerk Check the website to see which estates and stone-built houses are open and take a peek into the world of old money.

A great deal of local knowledge can be gained from smaller museums where the host or hostess is more than happy to tell you about the history of the region: ❸ Korenmolen de Hoop, Sumar ❹ De Sûkerei, Damwâld ❺ Nôtmûne Koartwâld, Surhuisterveen ❻ IJstijdenmuseum, Buitenpost Art is more than just looking. Discover more in ❼ art centre, Art-it-is, in Buitenpost. Kuipersweg 2A – limited opening times throughout the year

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Woodland and Lakes Walking

Historical route

The index m ap on pages 4 and 5 gives a sum mary of the routes

The following is a description of just one of the fifty historical walking routes described on www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en. The walking routes in this region are largely made up of old footpaths, such as churchpaths, huntingpaths and schoolpaths. As well as disused trade and pilgrim routes. The walking routes occasionally cross farmland and go through nature reserves. Don't forget your wellies! These routes are sign-posted by blue-purple signs.

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Brasserie Stania State Rengersweg 98b, Oentsjerk only open on weekends Kafee It Wapen fan Fryslân Rengersweg 51, Oentsjerk open all year round

The walk: Veenwouden - Burdaard | 20 kilometres The walk starts by the junction sign in Kuikhorneweg to the west of the hamlet of Kuikhorne. From this point, you walk to Veenwouden, then through the village and on to Roodkerk via the Ottema-Wiersma nature reserve. During this part of the walk, there is a scenic viewpoint over de Sippen-Finnen nature reserve. A lookout tower next to the information board offers a magnificent view over the beautiful nature reserve. From Roodkerk, the walk leads you over beautiful country lanes through the village of Molenend and above Oudkerk, before finishing in the village of Burdaard. Birdaard or Burdaard is the name given to the village that lies on the transitional area between the Frisian clay area and Dokkumer woods. The name has its origins in the ‘mound at the water’s edge’, in this case the Dokkumer Ee. ............................................................................................................

Interesting detail: two kilometres of the walk consists of unpaved paths in the forest, with the names ‘Griekenland’ (Greece) and ‘Turkije’ (Turkey) Distance: 20 km Duration: 4 hours Surface: partly unpaved Dogs: dogs are allowed in public areas. Accessible: all year

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It Bûtenfjild (the Outﬁeld) Have you ever heard the sound of a moorland frog or experienced the aroma of bog myrtle? This is all possible in Bûtenfjild, the 319 hectare nature reserve that lies between the sand ridges of the Trynwâlden. The Bûtenfjild has so much to offer, not only the wet, arid grasslands, silted peat bogs and marshy woodland, but also ponds, vast fields of reeds, undergrowth and even a valley left by a former river. This diverse landscape has resulted in a vast array of flora and fauna. The route: choose from four In Bûtenfjild there are three walking routes that are open throughout the year. The fourth route is a circular trail on the Sippen-Finnen that can only be reached from 15th July up to and including 15th March (outside the breeding season). All routes can be found at: www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en. eat idea Another gr

Sail silently through It Bûtenfjild on the electric-only route. Need a little liveliness after all? Download the regional stories about the Godless Toll House, the Wonder Doctor and more via Izi Travel. You can rent an electric boat at ❺ 't Eibertsnêst Marina in De Westereen and ❻ Elektrosloep Fryslân in Burdaard en Aldtsjerk. Closed during winter season. Price class: €€

Points of interest During the penultimate ice age, between 100,000 and 150,000 years ago, glaciers arrived from the Scandinavian countries. These glaciers created glacial valleys. The Bouwepet is a glacial valley that runs straight through the agricultural land in the Bûtenfjild. It connects the Grutte Wielen at Leeuwarden with the Bûtenfjild. The many glacial boulders found in this area originate from the period when the glacial valley was created. Travel in the direction of Mûnein in search of the glacial boulder monument.

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De Schierstins - Haadstrjitte 1, Feanwâlden - open all year round Theetuin De Hollen (tearooms) Oosterdijk 16, Ryptsjerk limited opening times during the summer season Clothing store, home decorations, tea garden De Utspanning - Binnendijk 73, Ryptsjerk - open all year round

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Doarpskuierke Burgum A village walk in Friesland is known as a ‘doarpskuierke’. A trip around Burgum, along the edge of the woodlands and into meadows, before heading along the historical cobbled streets to arrive back in the town centre. Descriptions of these village walks can be obtained from the nearest information point or on the website.

Take a detour during your trip around Burgum and visit the Kruiskerk. This imposing church dates from around 1100 and was built on the foundations of a former monastery. The floorplan of this church became the shape of a cross when it was extended in the 14th century, transforming this Romano Gothic church into a cruciform church. During the 13th century, the height of the spires was increased and the church was provided with 3 aisles and narrow lancet windows. Over the centuries, the church has been restored and renovated several times and at one point, was close to collapse. Thankfully, it is still standing in all its glory at Nieuwstad 5 in Burgum.

Dam Jaarsma Dam Jaarsma collected almost 17,000 folk stories. This made him the most prolific collector in the Netherlands and amongst the top three in Europe! His collection is priceless, and a part of it is displayed in the stories room in his hometown of Eastermar, as well as on walking routes throughout the region. Ask for your free route maps by the closest information point ❸.

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De Pleats (bicycle service point) - Schoolstraat 82, Burgum open all year round

Walk over sandy trails with a colourful history Meet the Noardlike Fryske Wâldenpad, a new regional path with a colourful history. The walk takes you through a landscape of small-scale plots, with lots of sandy paths and green lanes. The area has remained intact because these small plots of land were never merged. The walk roughly takes you from Drachten to Bergum, Kollum, Buitenpost and Surhuisterveen and then back to Drachten, over a total distance of about 150 km long. It is actually perpendicular to the Friesian Woudenpad, a walk it crosses at two points. The National Landscape of Noardlike Fryske Wâlden is a region where many great stories of colourful village figures from the not so distant past still circulate. One example is Jappie Broersma from Veenwouden, better known as Jappie Omleiding, who had an illegal floating pub in the middle of the greenery for many years. Get to know him during your walk!

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Theetuin De Welp - Heidbuurtweg 13, Eastermar - closed during the winter season It Griene Nêst - Bosweg 1, Sumar open all year round Terras Prikkebosk - Dammeloane 46, Damwâld - closed during the winter season Restaurant Lauwersland - Foarwei 2a, Oudwoude - open all year round Paviljoen De Leyen Bildreed 3, Rottevalle - limited winter season opening times Theeschenkerij ’t Landschap (tearoom) Spekloane 48, Boelenslaan - open all year round

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WOODLAND AND LAKES Cycling

Route 1: Kerspelpaad Cycle Route

44 km

Those who want to see the varied landscape of Friesland will love the Kerspelpaad cycle path. It leads you through beautiful open landscape with sweeping views, and past elder-lined canals, hedgerows, hydrolaccoliths and lakes. There is lots to see and experience underway, including lively villages such as Surhuisterveen and Veenklooster. The 44-km route is over the wellknown Dutch node network of cycle paths. The cycle path starts at De Kruidhof botanical garden in Buitenpost. If you are travelling by car, it is best to park at the station which is a 5-minute walk away. The P route is indicated with signs. This cycle path is part of a 127-km cycle route through the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden. The entire route can be found online.

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Lunchcafe De Swaen - Kleasterwei 6, Veenklooster - closed on weekends

De Waterjuffer - Uterwei 1, Augustinusga - limited opening times throughout the year

Camping De 4 Elementen & Restaurant La Terra Groningerstreek 35, Stroobos open all year round

Theeschenkerĳ Blauforlaet (tearooms) - Blauferlaat 30, Augustinusga - closed during the winter season

Direction signs The route is sign-posted with rectangular green and white boards featuring circled numbers. The numbers on the boards will assist you in cycling from junction to junction. There is an information board at every junction providing further information about the ongoing route.

The index m ap on pages 4 and 5 gives a sum mary of the routes

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Route 2: You’ll need to take a ferry in the Alde Feanen National Park 42,3 km This cycling route is 42.3 km in length and passes lakes, waterways, ponds, undergrowth, reed fields, marsh woodlands, grasslands, thickets and peat bogs. It will come as no surprise that you will need to take a ferry at a number of points on this route. This will allow you more time to see more than 100 different types of marsh and meadow birds from close by, a wide variety of plants, and 20 different types of fish. A friendly gesture: on one of the ferries, the captain gives every passenger a liquorice ’dropje’. Direction signs The start is at ❺ Bezoekerscentrum (Visitor Centre) Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen, Koaidyk 8 in Earnewâld. This route follows the junction system described in the previous cycle route.

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A variety of licensed premises can be found in Grou, Earnewâld and Oudega. Many with terraces on the water’s edge. The lively town centre of this bustling watersport venue has more than enough places to grab a bite to eat. Tip: Hotel Princenhof Piet Miedemaweg 15, Earnewâld open all year round

TIP Empty battery? Not to worry. The people of Friesland are always pleased to help! Most of the licensed premises will not only help you charge your cycle battery, but also your glass with a refreshing drink!

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Woodland and lakes Water Earnewâld Do you like water and magnificent nature? Then you must visit Earnewâld! This village is located in the centre of De Alde Feanen National Park and is steeped in history. The turf industry started in the mid-18th century. A blow to the peat region that turned largely into areas of bog. The strips of land became narrower and the wind and weather caused large pools of water to develop, preventing the local residents from leaving their land, sometimes for months. In the 19th century, large sections of this land were segregated to create the summer polders. Nowadays, Earnewâld is a village known for recreational watersport and for not being overrun by the masses. You can rent a small boat to enjoy a short trip and moor up at a terrace to enjoy the convivial atmosphere. The Princes of Oranje preceded modern visitors by a couple of hundred years. Which is why you will often see the word Princenhof (Princes court) throughout the village.

Sloop hire Sloop sailing is one of the most popular pastimes in this wetland region. Pack a picnic basket, spend a short time on the rudder and enjoy. Nowhere is this better than on the waters surrounding Earnewâld. Locations to hire a sloop include: • Alde Feanen verhuur en bemiddeling (electric and night sailing) ❶ De Stripe 22 - closed during the winter season. Price class: € • Verhuurbedrijf Hollema ❷ Tsjerkepaed 5 - open all year round. Price class: € • Sloep- en bootverhuur Wester Watersport ❸ Wiidswei 9 - open all year round. Price class: € • Watersportcentrum De Twirre (electric) ❹ Reidtûgel 5c - closed during the winter season. Price class: € • Jachthaven ’t Eibertsnêst (electric) ❺ Kukhernsterwei 31, De Westereen - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€ • Elektrosloep Fryslân ❻ in Burdaard and Aldtsjerk - closed during winter season. Price class: €€ Looking for a more luxurious way to travel? Hire a cruiser with: • Hoekstra Jachtcharter ❼ Feantersdyk 10 - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€€ • Yachtcharter Westerdijk ❽ Princehof 3 - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€€ You can moor your boat at Jachthaven Westerdijk ❾ - Feantersdyk 8

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Why not try a SUP? This wetland region can be explored perfectly well by traditional methods. However, for something different, you may want to try a SUP. Often described as ‘walking through the wetlands’. A 'SUP', otherwise known as 'Stand-Up Paddling' involves standing on a surfboard while using a paddle to move along. This is not only a different outlook on water recreation, but a whole new way of seeing the surroundings. When you ‘SUP’ through the Friesland landscape, you might occasionally come face-to-face (literally) with horses or cows on the wetland. The pastime of SUP can be enjoyed in Earnewâld at ❹ De Twirre, Reidtûgel 5c ❻ Camping It Wiid, Koaidyk 10 - closed during the winter season. Price class: € Other locations to paddleboard include 't Dûke-Lûk, De Wâl 13, Feanwâldsterwâl. Price class: € and Sup Centre Fryslân, Blauwhuiskamp 37, Eastermar. Price class: €€ - closed during the winter season.

All on-board! With the whole family, or the entire camping site, Rondvaardij Princenhof (pleasure boat hire) in Earnewâld has a suitable craft for all occasions. An experienced guide will travel with you to provide regional information and, to add to the fun, you can set up a barbecue on deck. Steiger Rondvaardij Princenhof, De Stripe 2, Earnewâld - limited opening during the winter season. Price class: € It Fryske Gea has a pleasure boat known as the Blaustirns that runs on solar energy and is almost silent during operation. The upper deck provides magnificent views, or you can stay warm and cosy inside while still enjoying the surroundings. Sail past the marsh woodlands, reed fields, summer polder and peat bogs. ❺ De Alde Feanen National Park Visitor Centre, Koaidyk 8a, Earnewâld - limited opening during the winter. Price class: €€€

Sailing Are you ready for a journey of discovery in this national park? Raise the sails, listen carefully to the experienced instructors while they will explain everything about your equipment. Even children can master this magnificent watersport. • Watersportcentrum De Twirre ❹ Reidtûgel 5c, Earnewâld - limited opening times in the winter season. Price class: €€ • Camping It Wiid ❻ Koaidyk 10, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€ • Annage Skûtsjesilen De Reidtugel 5, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€ • Age Veldboom Zeilactiviteiten ❽ De Stripe 12, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€€ Other sailing schools • Recreatiecentrum Bergumermeer ❼ Solcamastraat 30, Sumar - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€ • PZV De Wielen Groningerstraatweg 411, Leeuwarden - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€€

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......................................................................................................... There is still plenty to see onshore. The Skûtsjemuseum in Earnewâld is just one example. It is located in a building shaped like a ‘skûthûs’ (Frisian boathouse). In the past, these buildings were the heart of a shipyard in Friesland. The main focus of the museum is the life history of a former generation of sailing ship crew members. The skills involved in traditional shipbuilding are demonstrated in specially fitted-out workshops with the obvious emphasis on championship skûtsje sailing. ❽ De Stripe 12 closed during the winter season. Price class: € While you are in Earnewâld, it is worth paying a visit to: ❾ Galerie Koopmans (art gallery) ❺ Bezoekerscentrum Nationaal Park De Alde Feanen, Koaidyk 8a, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season. Price class: €

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Woodland and lakes Children

Friesland is the perfect place to bring children on holiday with plenty of enjoyable places to visit. We've provided a list of things that you have to experience during this holiday. Not enough for you? Then take a look at our website at: www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en

Visit a museum with your parents: extremely informative and enjoyable! Would your parents like to visit a museum with you? Make sure you visit a museum where Mark and Ant are in attendance. They not only make a visit to the museum enjoyable, but also informative. You can really learn something from your holiday. The venues visited by Mark and Ant include: â?ˇ Botanische tuin De Kruidhof (botanical gardens) in Buitenpost Klompenmuseum Scherjon (clog museum) in Noardburgum. All participating museums are listed at: www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en.

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The bucket list - how many can you cross off during this holiday?

Oh no! It’s raining! What can I do now? Here are just a few options for bad weather days. Still raining? Please visit the website. Discover the 40 different species of animal and the nature museum at Sanjes Zoo. ❺ De Sânjes 4, Feanwâlden - limited opening times throughout the year. Price class: € Play some traditional Dutch games in the Ot and Sien Museum. ❶ Jan Binneslaan 84, Surhuisterveen - open all year round. Price class: € Take a warm dip in the indoor swimming pool De Kupe at Buitenpost, or visit the swimming paradise, Jonas en de Walvis (Jonah and the Whale) in Sumar. Kuipersweg 74, Buitenpost open throughout the year. Price class: € ❼ Solcamastraat 30, Sumar - closed during the winter season. Price class: €

TIP Have you done your homework before visiting The Alde Feanen? Prepare by listening to Freek Vonk! Download the podcast at: www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en and hear what the most amusing biologist in the Netherlands has to say. You can also listen to it via the Izi Travel app.

Do you feel like building sand castles, going for an enjoyable swim, or playing on the climbing frames? Then perfect locations include the beaches at: ❼ Klein Zwitserland in Sumar and ❸ De Leijen at Rottevalle! Pack your rucksack and investigate the nature in the Pettebosk. ❺ De Alde Feanen National Park Visitor Centre, Koaidyk 8a, Earnewâld - closed during the winter season. Price class: € Catch and eat some trout at the trout pool. ❶ Foarwei 180, Kollumerzwaag - closed during the winter season. Price class: €€ Lose your way and secretly eat some sweets at the maze in Twijzel or Rinsumageast. Check in advance whether the corn is high enough, and if the maze is open! ❷ Wedze in Twijzel and ❸ Eysingawei 17-19, Rinsumageast - Closed during winter season. Price class: €. The jungle bridge, the spider's web net and the water spiral are the pride of Speelbos Hossebos (woodland play park). ❹ Tillewei, Drogeham - open all year round. Price class: free Take to the road in a cabriolet, police car or ambulance, and experience an authentic traffic situation. A ‘policeman’ directs the traffic in the fun activity centre, Sanjesfertier. ❺ De Sânjes 4, Feanwâlden - limited opening times throughout the year. Price class: € Experience walking bare-footed through nature at the Blote Voetenpad (The 'Bare Feet' Trail). ❻ P-plaats, Kaleweg, Opende open all year round. Price class: free Bird spotting from a real bird-hide. ❼ Koumarwei, Burgum - open all year round. Price class: free A guided tour of the farm, helping the farmer look after the livestock, a GPS trip through the natural fields of pastures of Drogehamstermieden, or going on a ride through the area in a prairie wagon are just some of what educational B&B farm Hamster Mieden has to offer. ❽ De Buorren 66, Drogeham – call to arrange a visit. Price class: € Why not get off the beaten track for a while, and really get into nature. Put on your boots, and walk 5 kilometres through the meadows over a boot path. Choice of three locations. ❾ Bootsma’s Poel, De Wedze in Twijzel, De Houtwiel in Broeksterwâld and Mem Wedmanpaed, Rohelsterweg near number 6, Buitenpost - open all year round. Price class: free

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Woodland and Lakes Out and about

Ice skating When you think of Friesland, you automatically think of skating. As soon as it freezes you can skate almost everywhere. Almost every village has an ice rink. Those looking for larger areas of natural ice can visit the Ryptsjerksterpolder at Ryptsjerk, de Leijen at Rottevalle, and in De Alde Feanen National Park at EarnewĂ˘ld and Grou.

TIP: Cross the Ryptsjerksterpolder via the Grote Wielen to the finish of the Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour) on the Bonkefeart at Leeuwarden. Also easily accessible by boat in the summer.

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Activities • Are you nimble and quick enough to avoid laser beams? Then you will love the challenge of the Mission Possible room, or go to battle during one of the laser games. No fear of heights? Then attempt the 15 metre climb at the climbing park with the longest zip wire in the Netherlands! Adventurers come looking for an injection of adrenaline in all types of weather at Aventoer! ❶ Mr. WM Oppedijk at Veenweg 22-G, Burgum - open all year round. Price class: € • The ‘Zandpadenroute’ (sand trail), the ‘Veenweidenroute’ (peat trail), the ‘Vergezichtenroute’ (scenic trail): every horse-riding trail in the Friese Wouden has its own name and its own characteristics. There is something for everyone, and it is totally in keeping with the landscape. The trail routes are available online, but are also included in a booklet available from any of the information points. Go to www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en for the trail and riding school locations. • Interested in trying ‘farmer’s golf’ or ‘farmer’s bowls’? Visit: ❷ Activiteitenboederij De Hammerslag, Weardebuorsterwei 2, Westergeest - open all year round. Price class: € • Pingo ruins. You almost never see them, but there are around 300 in this region. Circular shaped craters, remnants of the ice age. They are excellent for fishing in. Have you discovered one? Then ask the farmer if you can cross his property to get to the pingo. You can also fish along the Prinses Margrietkanaal (canal) or from one the many fishing piers. ❶ De Forelpoel, Foarwei 180, Kollumerzwaag - closed during winter season. Price class: €€ • Rent a pedalo, travel silently past the villages and enjoy the local surroundings. This region is also perfect for canoeing! Canoes can be rented at La Dure, ’t Dûke-Lûk and the Zilveren Maan. ❸ La Dure: Bildreed 37, Rottevalle ’t Dûke-Lûk: De Wâl 13, Feanwâldsterwâl ❹ Zilveren Maan: Boppewei 2, De Westereen - closed during winter season. Price class: € • Want to feel the adrenaline coursing through your body? Have you got what it takes to face the stress, action and time pressure? Then let yourself be locked up in an escape room. Find out if you can discover the exit within 60 minutes! ❸ Paviljoen de Leyen, Bildreed 3, Rottevalle and ❹ De Twirre, De Reidtugel 5c, Earnewâld - open all year round. Price class: €€

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Recreation • A walk is always perfect for giving your mind and body some needed rest, whether you choose to wander the various model gardens of greenery centre 't Fryske Wâld in Boelenslaan, or a special garden with an artistic narrative in Oudwoude. ❺ 't Fryske Wâld, Spekloane 25, Boelenslaan - open all year round and ❻ Artuin, Foarwei 32, Oudwoude - by appointment only • A day of relaxation, soaking in a bath, resting and generally pampering your body. Fans of a sauna bath should visit Thermen en Beauty Leeuwerikhoeve in Burgum. ❼ Hillamaweg 62, Burgum - open all year round. Price class: €€ • Everybody needs the occasional day of retail therapy. Browsing around the shops, taking your time to choose a new outfit, enjoying the occasional cup of coffee. Perhaps enjoy an ice cream at the end of the afternoon. There are plenty of great shops in Kollum, Surhuisterveen, Burgum and even more in Dokkum, Drachten of Leeuwarden. • Looking for some entertainment? Pay a visit to one of the small theatres in the region. De Pleats in Burgum offers a varied programme during the winter months ❽ Schoolstraat 82, Burgum - booking required • Scherjon’s klompenmakerij (clog makers) are still producing clogs on a daily basis. Although this was completely normal in the past, nowadays it's quite unique. Would you like to know more about the history of clogs or would like to try your hand at clog making? Then pay a visit to Noardburgum. Ypeylaan 8, Noardburgum - open all year round. Price class: € • Looking for an ecofriendly day out? Discover the region by electric Swingtrike or e-scooter from De Twirre. ❹ Reidtugel 5c, Earnewâld - limited opening times during the winter season. Price class: €€

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Woodland and lakes Cuisine

Wâldpyk, the regional brand of the Friese Wouden Giele wâldbeantsjes (Frisian yellow woodland beans), wâldgieltsjes (potatoes), wichters (woodland plums), these regional products are known exclusively by their Frisian names. These are just some of the regional products associated with Wâldpyk. The Reade krobbe, Kollumer pronkboon, aronia, blauwe bes and the parnaskruid are just some of the other crops that are extremely popular in the region. Tip! A great many of these products are available in the local supermarkets.

De Kruidhof has everything from herbs to fruit Wander until your heart's content in De Kruidhof, botanical gardens, which comprise of no less than 17 gardens with different themes and represent the largest botanical collection of medicinal herbs in Western Europe. There are, of course, plenty of ornamental plants available, but also large numbers of plants that are used in food. There is, for example, a border dedicated to a variety of herbs used in the secret recipe of the herbal drink, Berenburg. You will immediately recognise the unmistakable aroma of sage, thyme and lavender drifting from the kitchen herb garden. The ‘Fruithof’ features around 300 different types of fruit including a few special regional varieties. Agricultural crops grown during bygone days in the Friese Wouden can be found in the ‘cultuurgewassentuin’ (garden of cultural crops). The herbs on display in De Kruidhof can be purchased fresh for home use. Nice to know: your entrance ticket not only includes admission to the botanical gardens, it is also valid for the Ice Age Museum. ❷ Schoolstraat 29B, Buitenpost - closed during the winter season.

Foodwalk Enjoy some of the delicious regional products during a relaxing walk. All possible during the Foodwalk. You can walk this trail through the varied landscape and enjoy the special treats on offer, totally free of charge. Download the 7 km route from www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en.

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Vineyard The Frysling is bubbling The Frysling is the most northerly vineyard in the Netherlands and it lies just outside of the village of Twijzel. The name ‘Frysling’ is a combination of the regional name of Fryslân and the grape variety Reisling, known as the queen of grapes. Influenced by the Wadden Sea, and sheltered by the Friesland woodlands, more than 5000 grapevines have thrived in the sandy Friesland soil since 2009. Six different grape varieties are used in the production of the delectable white and rosé wines of Friesland. Ready for a party? Taste Friesland’s premier wine, the sparkling Frysling Brûswyn and you’ll quickly see that it’s not only the wine that sparkles. There are always plenty of activities to take part in at the Frysling, including guided tours, wine-tasting and artistic workshops. The tasting room is open on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. ❶ Egypte 7, Twijzel. Nothing goes to waste at Frytsjam Frytsjam Twijzel are biological fruit growers of elderberry, aronia, sea buckthorn and blueberries. Frytsjam uses this variety of berries in the production of syrups, juices, fruit purée, flavoured honey, wines and vinegars. Reassuring to know: the majority of these products are sugar free! All products are produced using fructose or concentrated fruit juices. The entire berry is used, and nothing is wasted. Once the juice has been extracted, the remaining skins and pips are dried and used in a variety of products including fruit tea, mustard and buckthorn body scrub. ❷ De Wedze 22A, Twijzel - limited opening times during the winter season.

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• Milk and cheese products from Kaasboerderij Johannahoeve (dairy farm) ❹ Binnendijk 57, Ryptsjerk open all year round • Enjoy some Fryske Tapas at Hotel Princenhof ❺ Piet Miedemaweg 15, Earnewâld open all year round

TIP Spend a day picking your own fruit Frytsjam has a garden where you can pick your own fruit. The garden is open almost every day during the summer. It is always a good idea to ask if there is enough ripe fruit available in advance. These are natural products, so the amount of ripe fruit available can vary from day to day. Also Simmerfruit in Noardburgum has a garden with fruits. ❸ Zomerweg 94, Noardburgum - closed during the winter season.

Go on the herb trail The herb trail, which can be booked on the website, is recommended if you would like to learn more about interesting plant life. The herbs found on this trail will invigorate all of your bodily senses! A local herbalist will explain about the healing properties of the herbs and their culinary uses, while allowing you to sample the herbs that thrive throughout the region. The herb trail is a joint-venture between the botanical gardens, De Kruidhof in Buitenpost and Restaurant De Pleats in Burgum. ❽ Schoolstraat 82, Burgum - open all year roud.

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July The beginning of July sees dance groups from throughout the world assemble in Burgum. Don't miss the Moai Fuort Simmerfestival, Burgum International Dans Festival! (Please note: organised again in 2019). Packed your hiking shoes? Great! Then you can take part in 'de Swaddekuier’, a wonderful walking event held around Buitenpost during the first weekend of July. Long or short distances, the choice is yours. The first 3 weeks of the construction industry holiday in northern Friesland is dedicated to Skûtsjesilen (Skûtsje sailing). The competition starts in Grou, the competitors then travel to De Veenhoop before moving on to Earnewâld on day three. Throughout the 3 week period, every competition concludes with a party. A must-see event if you wish to experience a Friesland tradition. Can take place in July and / or August. Are you a fan of Friesland horses? Then you must visit Garyp during the third weekend of July for the horse festival. Looking for a genuine spectacle? Then you must visit the twinned village of Driezum-Wâlterswâld during the last weekend of July, when it’s transformed into the competition area for the horse marathon. A few days after the end of the Tour de France, professional cyclists arrive to take part in the Cycling Tour in Surhuisterveen. The quality and skill of these international cycling stars is amazing.

August In Buitenpost on the first Wednesday of August, the equestrian sport is once again in the spotlight with the Concours Hippique. The nature market and the street fair only add to the fun atmosphere in the village. Every year, Hallum holds the Bartlehiem Skeelertocht (rollerblades tour). A number of multiple world champions take part in this event, seen as the Dutch Open Championship. Both young and old will enjoy picking blackberries in the Friese Wouden during the Fourth weekend in August. The Brommelsfestĳn (Brommel Festival) sees the participating villages organise a number of activities including musical events and workshops. Eastermar is the place to be on the last Saturday of August (or the first Saturday of September). The Eastermar Street Festival is a day of pure enjoyment.

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March Survival run in Kootstertille. Every second Sunday in March - victory belongs to the toughest competitor. The incredible obstacles make for a fantastic visual spectacle. The ‘kunst aan huis’ (art open house) route in the second and third week of March gives professional artists located in the Lauwersmeer area the opportunity to open their studio doors to the public. The St Boniface walk in Dokkum is held around mid-March on a Saturday. You can register for the various walking or running distances. You can, of course, remain on the sidelines and cheer on the other competitors. Of special interest to families: there is a run organised specifically for the kids.

April A number of museums in the region hold an open house during April. The Museum Week has led to the organisation of a number of other enjoyable activities. On King’s Day, everybody moves their furniture out onto the street. There are large open markets surrounding the swimming pool in Surhuisterveen and in the centre of Dokkum. Get there early and grab a bargain!

May The Liberation Festival (Bevrĳdingsfestival) is held in the Frisian capital, Leeuwarden, on the 5th of May. A variety of stages introduce as-yet undiscovered artists, as well as well-known celebrities. Eleven Cities fever begins to take hold between Ascension Day and Whitsun. Not so much emphasis on skates, but the focus is on bicycles, scooters, classic cars, rowing boats and your own two feet. Experience the atmosphere on the Dokkumer Ee, in Burdaard or Dokkum and cheer the competitors on. Amateur artists are in Buitenpost throughout the last weekend of May during the Artistic Tour of Achtkarspelen. Discover hidden talents?

June Events organised at the beginning in June include the Friesland Dragon Boat Race championship in Kollum. A spectacle on water providing endless fun and a terrific atmosphere. The last Saturday in June is the horse market at Eastermar. This event is steeped in tradition. The Wadden Day will also take place on the last weekend of June. Various activities take place near the Wadden Sea area, such as Marrum, Paesens-Moddergat and Lauwersoog.

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EVENTS Watch those skĂťtsjes go! Experience some of the pleasure and excitement of the boating enthusiasts. The middle of summer and Friesland is buzzing! On the water, along the shore, in the villages and towns, there is something to do everywhere. Also in this region - from the Mudflats to the Woodlands - there is always something going on. You can take part in activities, or just come along as a spectator. This magazine includes a short summary of the activities in this region. An up-to-date overview of all events taking place throughout the year can be found at www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en.

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For the complete agenda as well as hiking, cycling and

Something to do every Sunday! There will be something to do in Earnewâld every Sunday at around 14:30 between the May 20th and September 30th: market, music, model boating, old timers, paddle boarding, clog sailing and much more!

sailing routes, visit: www.earnewald.nl or call +31 (0)511 539500

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Frisian Regatta, on the 1st Tuesday of the building industry (northern region) holiday In the daytime a fair, in the evening the village festival.

Street fair

Third Monday of the building industry (northern region) holiday One of Friesland’s biggest and liveliest street fairs, with more than 100 stalls and live music.

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The Skûtsje Museum is dedicated to the life of former generations of skûtsje (Frisian sailing boat) skippers. It brings to life incredible (tall) stories. Occasional displays of sail tanning, wood bending, and music. Our blacksmith can be seen in action every week on Saturday afternoon. We have an Audio Guide for visitors with smartphones and a fun game for kids which is also available for your smartphone. Opening hours in 2018: All year round: every Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00 28 April - 30 Sept: Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00 July and August: Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00 Museum admission: € 3,50 Children up to and including 12: € 1,Next to the Skûtsje Museum, ‘Æbelina’ is on display. This wooden skûtsje is the museum’s showpiece. You are of course welcome to admire Æbelina, but you can also use actually board her by registering as a passenger for one of the days she is scheduled to sail in July (24, 31) and August (14, 21, 28). Departure and arrival next to the Skûtsjemuseum. For more info, call 0616933805.

for information, call 06 169 338 05 or visit: www.skutsjemuseum.nl adress: De stripe 12 | 9264 TW | Earnewâld

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During the second weekend in September, Dokkum is the venue for a musical spectacle with historic overtones. The musical event known as the Admiraliteitsdagen (Admiralty Days) introduces a number of national artists. A weekend of pure musical pleasure! The annual World Heritage Site Weekend is also held on the second weekend in September. A variety of activities are organised at the various World Heritage Site locations. Fans of music and song will relish the third Saturday of September in Surhuisterveen. The korenfestival (choir festival) is held on the terraces of the various cafes. The same weekend sees beautifully decorated gondolas in Drogeham during the gondelvaart (gondolas on wheels).

October The clocks going back in Autumn is celebrated at several locations with the nacht van de nacht (night of the night). Experience the twilight hours in a variety of locations in the region.

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As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, the spirits have more time to manifest. Do you dare to search for them during a thrilling ghost hunt? Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) is celebrated almost everywhere. The excitement increases throughout the region during the second and third weekends of November. Ask your host or hostess where the nearest Sinterklaas procession is being held.

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One of the most beautiful Christmas Fairs in the Netherlands is held in Dokkum. The town centre is decorated in Dickensian style during the second or third weeekend of December. Are you in need of some exercise after the Christmas period? The Slach om 'e Toer (Battle of the Tower) offers a number of scenic walking routes on the final Tuesday or Wednesday of the year. Registration is possible in Surhuizum for distances varying from 10 to 40 km. A number of ‘snerttochten’ (pea soup tours) are organised at the end of the year, not because of the weather, but because of the delicious pea soup that the competitors can enjoy after completing the tour.

Fresh and tasty from the weekly market: • • • • • • • • •

Wednesday - Dokkum Thursday morning - Kollum Thursday morning - Damwâld Thursday afternoon - Buitenpost Thursday afternoon Zwaagwesteinde/De Westereen Friday morning - Burgum Friday afternoon - Hurdegaryp Saturday - Surhuisterveen Saturday morning - Gytsjerk

Cultural Capital 2018 In 2018, Leeuwarden-Fryslân will be Europe’s Capital of Culture. In the run-up to 2018 there will already be a great many festivals, projects and events held in Leeuwarden and Friesland. Northeast Friesland will also take part in the preparations. Visit the website for more information and to learn about the projects in Northeast Friesland. Or look in the middle of this magazine.

Every year, this region organises hundreds of events and activities. An up-to-date overview can be found at www.eropuitinfriesland.nl/en EVENTS · NORTH-EAST FRIESLAND

Cultural Capital

Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018

See you in 2018! Leeuwarden-Friesland is the 2018 European Capital of Culture and it’s never been a better time to go on a vacation. With more than 100 programme components, we show how we Frisians celebrate life and thereby leave a healthy planet behind for future generations. We’re going to stick our heads above the parapet and dare to show the world how we go our own unique way. Culture is not the goal, but the means. Our landscape is the stage and everyone is invited.

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A better future Open yourself up to the unknown, become surprised by the mysterious and experience for yourself the meaning of the biggest event in Frisian history. 2018 is not only a celebration, but also a step towards a better future. Frisians, Dutch and Europeans roll up their sleeves and work on issues that are important for future generations.

Hugely beautiful Impressive sailing ships moor in Harlingen during a literary edition of The Tall Ships Races, and the Netherlands will experience a first with the arrival of the Royal de Luxe Giants:this will be the first time that the French Giants have ever been in our country. 11Fountainsprovides Friesland with a permanent Elfstedentocht.

A year full of wonder On 26 and 27 January 2018, the Capital of Culture year will start with a rousing opening in the province. The Fries Museum honours Mata Hari and M.C. Escher, both from Leeuwarden, with an exhibition of international allure. More than one hundred Frisian horses shine in a magical theatrical event.

Get some fresh air In Oranjewoud, nature literally becomes the concert hall for classical music lovers. Meanwhile, the Wadden region promises to become a new discovery for culture lovers with the remarkable landscape art of Sense of Place, and Under de Toer brings to life previously unknown stories in theatrical productions in 32 churches. And those who want to spend the night under the Frisian stars after hours of cultural walks,Ontwakend Landschap provides the most beautiful four-poster bed imaginable.

So make sure you're there. See you in 2018. This is just a selection from our programme. Visit 2018. nl for the full overview. You can also directly book your tickets. Because 2018 has already started!

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Leeuwarden-Fryslân 2018 Sense of place all year Sense of Place is an art walk brimming with nature, culture and stories along the Wadden Sea coast. Cultural history and the beauty are being rediscovered and magnified thanks to cultural landscape projects.

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Iepen Doar(p) (open door/ village) village portrait of Feanwaldsterwâl - all year Iepen Doar(p) examines Friesland’s youngest village: Feanwâldsterwâl, through a village portrait. All 128 households are portrayed in image and sound.

Silence of the Bees Buitenpost | 21 June 2018 This year, the Silence of the Bees project will be literally landing in De Kruidhof botanical garden. Silence of the Bees wants to break the silence and create an experience around bees.

Under de Toer Ryptsjerk, Jistrum, Wetsens, Tytsjerk ‘Under the Tower’ is presenting some very special stories that were born in one of Friesland’s many churches. These stories are the basis for various collaborations of artists with the local community.

Titus Dokkum | 5 October to 14 October | Boniface chapel 'Titus' is a richly-varied musical and theatrical performance, inspired by medieval passion plays. The life of Titus Brandsma is portrayed in a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes.

All of Friesland is a European Cultural Capital Leeuwarden-Friesland is this year’s European Capital of Culture. The city of Leeuwarden is bustling with activity, because it is home to about half of all the projects. The other half are taking place over the rest of Friesland. We’ve listed a few highlights on this page, to whet your curiosity for more.

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Art in De Alde Feanen Ljochtstill means focus on silence, which defines how this project values the landscape, silence, identity, vulnerability and art. At the edge of De Alde Feanen National Park, transparent (glass) workshops function as exhibition areas.

11 Fountains connected by water open to visitors from 18th of May 11Fountains offers you an ‘Elfstedentocht’. This one is not connected by frozen waterways, but by the sparkling water of fountains. Each of the Elfsteden towns and cities has one, and each is designed by a different artist.

Tafisa European Sports For All Games introduces you to both our cultural sports and those of other countries. The Dutch Fierljeppen Championship will take place in Burgum.

Myn Skip Theatre on the water with skûtsjes (Frisian sailing boats) in the lead role | last week of September Myn Skip is a musical that takes place on the water. Skippers and skûtsjes will interact with the wind and waves. A hundred years of skûtsje history will be presented to the public.

Ruurd Wiersma Experience from May to September The Ruurd Wiersma Experience starts in Aldtsjerk. On the way, actors use drama to show you the life and work of Ruurd Wiersma. Once in Burdaard, 'Ruurd Wiersma' enters the scene.

De Nije Miensker connecting farmers and citizens The initiators behind De Nije Miensker aim to bridge the gap between farmers and citizens. Those taking part will let you experience the landscape by making links between art, culture, landscape and biodiversity.

Follow the Blue Line Flax Walk 2 June to 1 September, Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm The 'Follow the Blue Line' flax walk tells the story of the cultivation of flax, right up to the finished product of handprinted linen. You can start your walk with good coffee and home-made cake served on flax tableware.

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Part of Tafisa European Sports For All Games | August