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Heemstra State
Heemstra State
Heemstra State was tot 1930 een state in het adellijke dorp Oentsjerk. De state werd begin 16e eeuw gebouwd door Willem Hendrik van Heemstra, commandant in het leger van Napoleon.
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Het WasWadPad
Het WasWadPad
Jaren terug was het Lauwersmeer geen woud maar wad. De wad-dieren maakte plaats voor woud-dieren, zout water werd zoetwater en in plaats van wier staan er nu bomen. Deze transitie is gevangen in spelobjecten met unieke illustraties langs het Lauwersmeer.
Kollumerpomp -
The liberation of Friesland 1
The liberation of Friesland 1The liberation of Friesland 1
In early April, it became clear that the liberation of Friesland was imminent. Although the province had not suffered a real Hunger Winter like other parts of the Netherlands, there were severe shortages of just about everything. And the terror of the occupying forces was growing. This also led to increased resistance against the occupying forces. The battle between the two was tougher than ever in early 1945.
In Friesland, assault groups known as Knokploegen (KP) were responsible for most acts of resistance. But there were other groups too. On the orders of the Dutch government in London, all these groups were merged into the Dutch Domestic Armed Forces (NBS). In Friesland, this happened on 12 December 1944.
The NBS, popularly referred to as the BS, gave the armed resistance an organisation with a clear structure. The NBS was also supposed to play a role in the upcoming liberation. To this end, resistance groups were provided with weapons from autumn 1944. These were dropped from the air.
On 8 April, Radio Orange broadcast the message "The bottle is empty." This was the signal for the NBS to start carrying out sabotage operations 36 hours later. The aim was to make it as difficult as possible for the Germans to defend themselves against the approaching Allied forces.
The resistance did this by putting bridges and railways out of order, blocking waterways and blocking roads. The response of the occupying forces was ruthless. In retaliation, dozens more prisoners were shot at different times and places.Once the Canadians entered Friesland on 12 April, they were supported extremely effectively by the Frisian resistance. Because it was superbly organised, they were able to help the Canadians take control of important bridges, repair damaged bridges, and advise on the most favourable route.
By 18 April, the whole province was liberated except for the Wadden Islands (these were liberated in late May and in June). Compared to other provinces, there was little fighting in Friesland. Overall, the few thousand German troops who had been unable to flee Friesland were defeated by the Canadians relatively quickly.
The commander of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lieutenant Colonel Landell, praised the actions of the resistance by stating "Friesland liberated herself." While that may be a bit of an exaggeration, the actions of the Frisian resistance undoubtedly accelerated the liberation. And reduced the number of casualties on the Allied side.
In confrontations with German troops and their Dutch accomplices, at least 31 resistance fighters lost their lives. On the Allied side, at least eleven Canadians and one Frenchman were killed. The fighting and shelling also resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. The number of casualties on the German side is not known, but probably ran into the hundreds. With 320 houses destroyed and 4,000 damaged and 80 bridges destroyed, Friesland was materially the least damaged province in the Netherlands.
After the Allied airborne troops were defeated at Arnhem in September 1944, it took until March 1945 for the Allies to go on the offensive again. After that, however, things moved quickly.
Willemsoord -
Martini church
Martini church
On a raised mound in the centre of Sneek, we find the Great (Martini) church. Almost 1000 years old and with an eventful history of collapse, austerity and redevelopment. Could it be because the Frisian freedom fighter 'Grutte Pier' is buried here?
Sneek -
Wadnbus
Wadnbus
Camperbus te huur om het mooie gebied in Noardeast Fryslân of het eind van de Wereld te ontdekken.Avontuurlijke buscamper om met zijn tweeën op pad te gaan. Van Wad tot aan de Fryske Walden. Ontdek het met de avontuurlijke Wadnbus.
Kollum -
Hotelletje de Veerman
Hotelletje de Veerman
Onderaan de Waddenzeedijk en aan de voet van de vuurtoren, ligt een gastvrij en vooral knus hotel. Hotelletje de Veerman heeft 22 comfortabele hotelkamers, de kamers hebben allemaal een prachtig uitzicht of over de Waddenzee of richting de vuurtoren.
Vlieland -
TOP Beetsterzwaag/Olterterp
TOP Beetsterzwaag/Olterterp
Vanaf het Toeristisch Overstap Punt Beetsterzwaag/Olterterp kun je zo prachtige bossen van Olterterp en Beetsterzwaag intrekken!
Olterterp -
Wonsstelling
Wonsstelling
The village of Wons played an important role during the invasion of the German army in 1940. This had to do with its location opposite the Afsluitdijk. The Wonsstelling was the last obstacle before the German troops reached the Afsluitdijk.
Wons -
Heeg (Heech)
Heeg (Heech)
Heeg is a delightful destination for water sports enthusiasts.
Heeg -
VVV locatie Koudum
VVV locatie Koudum
Bij de VVV in Koudum kun je als toerist, (dag)recreant maar ook als inwoner terecht voor informatie over o.a. wandelen, fietsen, varen en evenementen in onze prachtige regio.
Koudum -
Bed & Brochje Sietsema
Bed & Brochje Sietsema
Welcome on our hobby farm at the south of Marsum. In a quiet environment you can enjoy the beautiful view and in the morning a slap-up breakfast with, among others things, home made bread and typical Friesian products.
Marssum -
Camperplaats visserijhaven / Tsjerk Hiddessluizen
Camperplaats visserijhaven / Tsjerk Hiddessluizen
Camperplaats Tsjerk Hiddessluizen ligt gelegen vlakblij het historische centrum van Harlingen. Vanaf deze gezellige camperplaats krijg je het reilen en zeilen van een haven mee; iets dat de meeste bezoekers niet als storend ervaren.
Harlingen -
Pakhûs SOLO
Pakhûs SOLO
Pakhûs SOLO is een 'Podium voor nieuwe {en oude} muziek' in het historische centrum van Stiens.
Stiens -
De Hege Wier
De Hege Wier
De Hege Wier is een stinswier aan de Ottemaleane met uitzicht op het dorp Sexbierum. In Friesland zijn er nog maar enkele voorbeelden van zo'n hege wier of stinswier te vinden.
Sexbierum -
Rondvaart Praamverhuur Dokkum (per 1-6-2024)
Rondvaart Praamverhuur Dokkum (per 1-6-2024)
NewRondvaarten door de grachten van Dokkum in een meer dan honderd jaar oude, authentieke Friese boeren praam. Schipper en gids die je een uur lang de prachtige 11-steden stad Dokkum laten zien met prachtige verhalen, ondersteund door oude foto's van Dokkum op een TV-scherm voor in de praam.
Dokkum -
Restaurant Spiezz
Restaurant Spiezz
In the old centre of Leeuwarden, you will find restaurant Spiezz, where you can enjoy a wonderful evening out for an affordable price. With a wide choice of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, eating out at restaurant Spiezz is simply enjoyable.
Leeuwarden -
Wad'n Hûs
Wad'n Hûs
Our B&B and holiday home are located right in the heart of the watersports village of Kollum and are suitable for two to three guests. The house has its own entrance, kitchen, private, south-facing outdoor terrace, bathroom featuring walk-in show
Kollum -
Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhut
Direct boekbaar
Camping Ykema - Vrijstaande blokhut
Log cabin on a quiet farm campsite on the water of the Frisian lakes
Sandfirden -
Zeilschool De Ulepanne
Zeilschool De Ulepanne
Ulepanne Sailingholidays Sailingcourses for adults, families and children. Boatrental for Valk, Fox 22, Keus 22, sloop and canoes. Rental of grouphouses from 10 up to 155 beds. Catering by our professional cook. Group holidays and family weekends.
Balk -
Marina and Campsite de Domp
Marina and Campsite de Domp
De Domp has a picturesque city campsite with harbour for pleasure yachts, located on the banks of the Oudvaart with open access to the Sneekermeer and the Middelseeroute to Leeuwarden.
Sneek -
Kampari - Toscane
Direct boekbaar
Kampari - Toscane
Safari tent "Tuscany"
Delfstrahuizen -
Ouwster-Nijega Bell Tower
Ouwster-Nijega Bell Tower
The wooden bell tower in the village of Ouwster-Nijega has been there since at least 1735. The bell beneath its four-sided dome roof was cast in 1340.
Ouwster Nijega -
Rinia Fietsen
Rinia Fietsen
Welkom bij Rinia Fietsen! Een gerenommeerd bedrijf in de verkoop en reparatie van fietsen. Inmiddels is de winkel 400m2 en daarmee 1 van de grootste fietsenwinkels in zuidwest Friesland.
Makkum -
Beach Resorts Makkum - Star+ 4 personen
Direct boekbaar
Beach Resorts Makkum - Star+ 4 personen
Four-person bungalow with large windows and nice views
Makkum
