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B&B Allingastate
B&B Allingastate
we offer contact-free accommodation! Fantastically located holiday homes with jacuzzi on the fabulous country estate Allingastate. Superbly suited for those seeking quiet and couples.
Allingawier -
Berltsum - vogelkijkscherm
Berltsum - vogelkijkscherm
Kijkscherm bij plas bij Wierzylster Rak
Sint Jacobiparochie -
It Âld Hússtee
Direct boekbaar
It Âld Hússtee
Enjoy peace and space in this holiday bungalow
Sandfirden -
Memorial stone for Fallen Canadians
Memorial stone for Fallen CanadiansMemorial stone for Fallen Canadians
Sunday 15 April 1945, Friesland's official liberation day, was also the day Sneek welcomed the Canadian liberation forces. It had been an exciting day, and the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS) had fought quite a battle with the occupiers.
A day earlier, German troops had begun to withdraw from Sneek and the NBS had tried to hinder their retreat along the Leeuwarderweg as much as possible. Until a column of German parachute troops had entered the fray and forced the NBS to retreat.
The Waag building in the middle of the city centre was used as a weapons cache by the occupying forces during the war. To prevent it from falling into Allied hands, the fleeing troops set it on fire at around three o'clock on Sunday. Loud explosions and bangs resounded throughout the city for half an hour.
Once the enemy had left the city, the NBS operatives gathered at the HBS school for instructions and the distribution of weapons and armbands. They went into the city to round up traitors. Then, rumour had it that hundreds of German soldiers were on their way to Sneek from Lemmer. Immediately, fortifications were built at the Water gate.
Canadian units were alerted. They were now in possession of the latest defence plans for Sneek thanks to NBS intelligence and were advancing from Joure towards the town.
In the evening around half past seven, the first patrol of the Canadian infantry battalion Le régiment De La Chaudière rode into town with flame-throwers and machine guns. The German troops stayed away, and the full Canadian battalion followed.
Sneek was liberated, but freedom was not yet guaranteed as German troops tried to escape via the Afsluitdijk towards Friesland. The Canadian Regiment of the Queens Own Rifles moved through Sneek to the Afsluitdijk and fiercely fought at Wons. Six Canadian soldiers were killed. They were temporarily buried at Sneek General Cemetery. In 1946, they were reburied at the Canadian Field of Honour in Holten.
Canadian guests
While waiting to return to their homeland, hundreds of Canadian soldiers were lodged with families in Sneek for about five months. On 1 June, the Perth Regiment arrived in the town, which they temporarily renamed Stratford. They were involved in the liberation of Groningen. A committee was set up to entertain the soldiers with various activities. From dances to sailing competitions and special church services.Cordial ties developed between the liberators and the people of Sneek. And sometimes more than that. For Gordon C. Compton and Atty Bouma, one could even speak of "love at first sight". When the last soldiers return home at the end of November, Gordon decided to stay in the Netherlands. On 9 May 1946, he married Atty in Sneek. Not long after, Gordon and his "war bride" left for Canada.
Several monuments in the city recall the special bond with the Canadian military, which remains very close to this day.
The 'Memorial Stone for Fallen Canadians' in the outer wall of the Martinikerk church in Sneek has been erected in memory of the six Canadian soldiers who died shortly after the liberation of the town.
Sneek -
Speelman Bloemen
Speelman Bloemen
Welkom bij Stationsbloemenshop Sneek
Sneek -
Spottersbult Leeuwarden
Spottersbult Leeuwarden
Vanaf de heuvel die hier is gelegen heb je een prachtig uitzicht op de start-/landingsbaan van Vliegbasis Leeuwarden. Neem je oordopjes mee en zie de...
Marssum -
Geboortehuis Eise Jeltes Eisinga
Geboortehuis Eise Jeltes Eisinga
Eise Eisinga werd op 21 februari 1744 in Dronryp geboren op de Tsjerkebuorren 13. In Donryp volgde hij ook de lagere school.
Dronryp -
Rondvaartbedrijf P. Brouwer
Rondvaartbedrijf P. Brouwer
Joure -
Veerpont Zonnepont Schalkediep (Garijp)
Veerpont Zonnepont Schalkediep (Garijp)
-Buiten de vaartijden kunnen groepen het pontje reserveren:06 1223 8522.<br />
Garijp -
Bjirmen
Bjirmen
Aan de rand van de zeedijk liggen namelijk oude kleiputten, dyksputten in het Fries genoemd. De Dyksputten zijn overblijfselen van de kleiwinning aan...
Sexbierum -
Informatiepunt Workum (Museum Warkums Erfskip)
Informatiepunt Workum (Museum Warkums Erfskip)
Het informatiepunt van Workum is te vinden in Museum Warkums Erfskip.
Workum -
Hoek van de Bant
Hoek van de Bant
Zo op de grens van Groningen en Friesland vind je de Hoek van de Bant. Hier maak je de mooiste wadlooptochten en heb je vanaf de Waddentribune een mooi uitzicht over een uniek stukje Werelderfgoed.
Anjum -
Rufus aan het water
Rufus aan het water
Wie op zoek is naar rust en ruimte, vindt Rufus aan het Water! Rufus aan het Water heeft veel te bieden: Bedrijfsuitjes, B&B kamers, groepsaccommodaties, minicamping, zeilbootverhuur, sloepverhuur, eetcafé, terras en passantenhaven.
Broek -
SPOONK Art Cantina
SPOONK Art Cantina
On the highest mound of Leeuwarden you will find SPOONK Art Cantina (with the smallest and quietest terrace). We have Art &amp; Cake &amp; Vin...
Leeuwarden -
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 -
Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Anker wellness 8p
Direct boekbaar
Tusken de Marren - Vakantiehuis Anker wellness 8p
Family house with jacuzzi and wellness
Akkrum -
Hervormde kerk Friens
Hervormde kerk Friens
In het terpdorpje bevindt zich de Hervormde kerk Friens, gebouwd in 1795 op kosten van de familie Van Sytzama.
Friens -
Villa Vaartzicht
Villa Vaartzicht
Villa Vaartzicht werd in 1874 gebouwd voor de heer Bernhardus Hopperus Buma, oud-burgemeester van Kollumerland. Hij kocht de villa én zo’n 1200 m2 tui...
Leeuwarden -
E-bike oplaadpunt - Hotel De Groene Weide
E-bike oplaadpunt - Hotel De Groene Weide
Lekker uitrusten en je e-bike opladen kan bij Hotel De Groene Weide. Het hotel ligt op loopafstand van het centrum van Bolsward, bovendien ligt het hotel aan vaarwater zodat u met u sloep aan kunt meren voor het hotel.
Bolsward -
Voormalig woon-werkhuis ir. Abe Bonnema
Voormalig woon-werkhuis ir. Abe Bonnema
Een van de vele locaties in Hurdegaryp met een historisch verhaal
Hurdegaryp -
National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold'
National Park 'Drents-Friese Wold'
The Drents-Friese Wold National Park is a beautiful nature reserve located in the northern part of the Netherlands, between the provinces of Drenthe and Friesland.
Appelscha -
Penvissen tussen Stavoren en Hindeloopen
Penvissen tussen Stavoren en Hindeloopen
Tussen Stavoren en Hindeloopen ligt een prachtige polder langs de Sédyk.
Stavoren -
Tryater
Tryater
Tryater is Friesland's most versatile theatre company and the oldest company in the Netherlands. We bring unique and contemporary theatre for young and old to theatres, village halls, gymnasiums, schools, living rooms and special locations.
Leeuwarden -
Bed & Breakfast Margriet
Bed & Breakfast Margriet
Bed en Breakfast “Margriet” in Lemmer is in 2020 gerealiseerd. De bed en breakfast is gevestigd in de aanbouw van onze vrijstaande woning aan de rand van Lemmer en ligt op ca 10 minuten loopafstand van het gezellige centrum van Lemmer.
Lemmer
