Balk
Balk
Balk is a large village with many amenities in Southwest Friesland; it is the main town of Gaasterland and is situated along the Elfstedentocht route.
Balk is a village in Southwest Friesland, located along the Elfstedentocht route.
Balk is characterized by the Luts, a river that flows right through the center of Balk. This river is part of the Elfstedentocht route. Balk is a charming watersports village with various terraces, shops, and during the summer, many boats navigate through Balk.
In the 18th century, Balk was renowned for its butter trade. The old historical core of Balk, with several monumental buildings, is designated as a protected village view. Balk is situated near the Slotermeer, and nearby you can find villages like Harich and Ruigahuizen. Besides being close to one of the Frisian lakes, the village is also near the rolling landscapes of Gaasterland.
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Modelboerderij
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Hindeloopen (Hylpen)
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Bartlehiem (Bartlehiem)
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Ielpôle
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Vogels
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Bolsward (Boalsert)
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Easterein (Oosterend)
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Us Blau Hiem
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Appelscha (Appelskea)
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