Discover Friesland
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Digital Detox
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A breath of fresh air
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Slow living: a real art. We don’t want to boast or anything, well maybe just a little bit. Frisians do everything a bit differently. Just a bit more relaxed, logical and friendlier. A bit more idiosyncratic, and maybe a bit slower, but definitely more freely. We do just about everything more or less the same as the rest of the Netherlands, but all the little ‘just a bit differents’ combine to make Friesland completely different. That’s why our character is so illusive for many Dutch people. It’s why Escher is not just an artist, Doutzen Kroes is not just a model and Sven Kramer is not just a skater. It is difficult for the rest of the Netherlands to define us and our quirks because we do things our own way. But give us a chance, and we’ll show you how fantastic it is to live like a Frisian.
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Waterland
Friesland
It might sound like an exaggeration to say that water flows through the veins of the average Frisian, but the importance of water to the Frisians is reflected throughout the province. Living under sea level and recreation on the water made Friesland a unique province. Discover the wonderful water world.
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Waterland
Friesland
In 2018, the historic ships from the Tall Ship Races will finish in Harlingen. During the same period, the Frisian port city is the perfect setting for The Sea! The Sea! literature festival European and American authors like Yann Martel (Life of Pi) and John Banville (The Sea) along with Dutch authors such as Maarten Biesheuvel will present their work.
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Waterland
Friesland
Streams, rivers, canals, ponds, ditches and locks. We have more words for bodies of water than for bread in Friesland. This is logical since we’ve had to deal with the water for centuries. We drove back the sea, navigated the canals, pole vaulted over locks and built terps to keep ourselves dry.
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Nature
National parks and
The real nature lover will be right at home in Friesland with the most diverse landscapes. From the heathlands and forests in the Drents-Friese Wold to the vast tidal flats and national parks scattered throughout the province. Come learn all about the beautiful Frisian nature.
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The Wadden islands
Vlieland, Terschelling, Schiermonnikoog and Ameland. Four beautiful islands off the coast of Friesland where you can unwind and enjoy the real island feeling. Get to know the Wadden islands and go exploring.
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The eleven cities
One might be more well-known than the other, but each of the eleven cities has its own charm and tourist attractions. And for those who want to see them all, there are fantastic routes for bikes, cars, boats and walking.
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1000+ routes
Walking, cycling, sailing, ...
With so many undiscovered beautiful locations, it’s natural that visitors want to see a lot. That’s why we’ve compiled the best routes for you in order to discover these hidden gems. And for all those who want to plan a route for themselves, the walking, cycling and sailing hub networks provide good starting points.
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