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* From the end of March, repairs will take place on the fountain of Sneek. It is not yet known how long these repairs will take. *

Fortuna’s Fountain

A man with a Horn of Plenty stands on a golden ball in the middle of the water. The image refers to Fortuna, the goddess of fortune and the patron saint of cities, families and people. The overflowing horn symbolises the material well-being of all the happy people who come into contact with it. But the golden orb rotates constantly around its axis, so that the water, like the fluctuations of fortune, becomes an unpredictable, wild force. The overabundance which pours over us can be taken away, just as quickly, by fate. Just as it was in the history of Sneek.

Stephan Balkenhol

Stephan Balkenhol (1957) is considered one of the most important contemporary sculptors. His human figures carved out of wood or made in bronze play with us or gently illuminate the oh-so-human history of a city or location. In Sneek, a city with a long, historical link with Germany, his fountain is reminiscent of the alternating periods of prosperity and adversity. Just like life itself.

Tip: Combine your visit to the 11fountains with a city walk. A walking route through Sneek along all the highlights of the city that you must have seen during your visit.

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11 Fountains Route (for motorists and motorcyclists)
11 Fountains Route (for motorists and motorcyclists)

(198.0 km)
Dokkum
Pontjesroute Akkrum, Terherne, Sneek, Joure
Pontjesroute Akkrum, Terherne, Sneek, Joure

(54.0 km)
Akkrum
FERRY CYCLING ROUTE - GO WITH THE WIND
FERRY CYCLING ROUTE - GO WITH THE WIND

(41.2 km)
Workum
Walking route 11fountains: Sneek
Walking route 11fountains: Sneek

(3.1 km)
Sneek
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Bolsward - IJlst - Sneek | Fietsrondje

(31.4 km)
Bolsward
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: Sneek - IJlst | Fietsrondje

(15.7 km)
Sneek
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2
Mantgum - Sneek | Elfstedenpad Hiking Trail: Section 2

(18.6 km)
Mantgum
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje
Van stad naar stad: IJlst - Workum - Bolsward - Sneek | Fietsrondje

(51.0 km)
IJlst
Fietsrondje Heeg - IJlst - Sneek
Fietsrondje Heeg - IJlst - Sneek

(32.5 km)
Heeg
The 3 Ferries Cycle Tour around Sneek
The 3 Ferries Cycle Tour around Sneek

(50.0 km)
Sneek

Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line
Bonkevaart - Elfstedentocht Finish Line

Whether you experience it standing on the ice, on the bank, or from the water, this historic stretch of water is a must-visit!
Leeuwarden
It Breahûs Church
It Breahûs Church

It Breahûs was built in 1728 as a single-nave church with a gable tower and a constricted spire. Its excellent acoustics make it a wonderful venue for small concerts.
Balk
St. Vituskerk
St. Vituskerk

Blauwhuis
Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship
Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship

At Willemskade in Harlingen something special happens. A replica of Willem Barentsz's expedition ship is being built here. The construction method from the time of Barentsz will be used. Visit the fun visitor center and climb aboard!
Harlingen
Geuzengat
Geuzengat

Het beroemde Geuzengat in Franeker.
Franeker
Old Town Hall in Dokkum
Old Town Hall in Dokkum

The bridge that marks the turning point of the Elfstedentocht tour skating event offers the best view of the old town hall in Dokkum, which was built in 1607. It’s as pretty as a picture!
Dokkum
Colonies of Benevolence
Colonies of Benevolence

The village of Oosterwolde shares a border with the province of Drenthe. Just across the border is the village of Veenhuizen, where from 1823 vagrants...
Frederiksoord
Het Naauw
Het Naauw

Het Naauw is, zoals de naam al doet vermoeden, een beetje nauw. Dat heeft zo zijn voor- en zijn nadelen. Hoe losten de schippers en kooplieden van vro...
Leeuwarden
Beeld Hein Mader Molenbosch Oldeberkoop
Beeld Hein Mader Molenbosch Oldeberkoop

Het beeld van Hein Mader nodigt de mensen uit voor een wandeling in het Molenbosch van Oldeberkoop.
Oldeberkoop
Follega Bell Tower
Follega Bell Tower

The Follega bell tower stands in a small round graveyard. It has a four-sided dome roof and houses a bell that is 78 cm in diameter, which was cast by P. van den Ghein in 1596.
Follega