Discover the hotspots in the north of the Netherlands
Friesland is the only province with its own language, Frisian! During your holiday in Friesland you will undoubtedly get a bit of Frysk, Fräisk or Friisk – the different names for Frisian. Do you dive into nature, or do you prefer to visit the authentic villages? Friesland has it all!
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Visiting cities on holiday? Friesland has it!
The province of Friesland has approximately 650,000 inhabitants and has Leeuwarden as its capital and largest city. There is plenty to do in Leeuwarden: from a cruise in a gondola, to the nature museum and the special Oldehove. Just like in Pisa, you can encounter a leaning tower during a holiday in Friesland. The Oldehove is located in Leeuwarden: a leaning and crooked tower.
During a holiday in Friesland you can also visit the smaller, but very pleasant cities: Sneek, Drachten and Heerenveen. The cozy Dokkum is also worth a visit. You can of course also take the Elfstedentocht route and visit all Frisian cities. You will discover something special in every place.
Would you like to dive into nature during a sustainable holiday in Friesland? Friesland has National Park Drents-Friese Wold, Lauwersmeer and National Park Alde Feanen. All three parks that are completely different from each other in terms of animals and landscape.
Due to the various National Parks, there is always a beautiful piece of nature nearby. The Drents-Friese Wold National Park is located on the border of Friesland and Drenthe, the vast landscape where trees, dunes and heaths alternate beautifully. Another nice option is to go to the Lauwersmeer National Park, this park is characterized by the amount of different birds that live here. The National Park was created after a dam was built. The reason for the construction of the dam, great fear of a flood. It is now one of the hotspots for birds. The park is located in the north of Friesland.
Finally, you can visit the Alde Feanen National Park during a sustainable holiday in Friesland. This park is located in the heart of Friesland and is a fantastic place to catch your breath. Water and forest come together in this park. Here you can walk and cycle, but there is also room for a lovely day’s sailing or a round in a canoe. After a long day in nature it is a good idea to visit one of the many vegetarian restaurants, there is plenty on offer!
In Friesland you will find a lot of water, which makes it very nice to book a holiday in Friesland by the water. You can enjoy going out with a boat and discover the Frisian landscape from the water. You can rent a boat at various places in the province. Fancy a more sporty day during the Friesland holiday? Then choose fierljeppen, canoeing or supping: it’s all possible!
When you are on holiday in Friesland with a dog, it is nice to do activities that your dog can also enjoy. The three national parks that are listed under “sustainable holiday Friesland” are very suitable for a trip with the dog. What your dog will also love is a day at the beach at the IJsselmeer coast. Here you can walk and relax for a day. Dogs love the beach!
Do you prefer to go on a sustainable holiday in Friesland? Discover sustainable accommodation to spend the night in Friesland ! The accommodations that you find at Sustainaway are good for the environment and their surroundings. This way you can enjoy a holiday in Friesland responsibly! A nice additional advantage: these accommodations often have something unique, so that you will experience a special holiday!
What is also special and characteristic of Friesland is the Sneekweek . This sailing event takes place in early August. Specific: from the Friday before the first Saturday in August, up to and including the Thursday following. If you are on holiday in Friesland at that time, you will spot many sailing boats. During the Sneekweek, fun and sportsmanship are central!
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