Makkum
Makkum
Makkum is a seaside resort on the IJsselmeer coast in Southwest Friesland, just south of the Afsluitdijk.
Makkum is a seaside resort on the IJsselmeer coast in Southwest Friesland, just south of the Afsluitdijk.
In the past, Makkum was located along the Zuiderzee, and the village's inhabitants relied on fishing and the lime industry.
With the construction of the Afsluitdijk in 1932, the IJsselmeer was created, effectively cutting off the village from the sea. This led to a decline in fishing, but tourism became a new source of income for the people of Makkum. Nowadays, the village boasts a pleasant boulevard with a large sandy beach, making it an ideal location for those wanting to learn (kite)surfing.
In the old center of the village, you can catch a glimpse of the time when Makkum was a bustling trading hub. There is, among other things, an old weigh house to visit and various stately merchant houses along the canal.
Due to the lively lime industry in the village, a significant amount of pottery was produced. Today, there is still one active Makkum pottery factory: the Royal Tichelaar. This oldest ceramic company in the Netherlands dates back to 1572.
Presently, the largest industry in Makkum is yacht building. The village constructs the most luxurious superyachts for clients worldwide!
Read more about Makkum here.
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Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9
Bolsward - Makkum | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 9(10.2 km)Bolsward -
Makkum-Witmarsum | Section 10 of the Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail
Makkum-Witmarsum | Section 10 of the Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail(17.1 km)Makkum -
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (kort)
Volg de kerktorens van Súdwest Fryslân (kort)(40.1 km)Makkum -
A round through the center of Makkum | SUP and Canoe Route
A round through the center of Makkum | SUP and Canoe Route(4.6 km)Makkum
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9. Havenplein
9. HavenpleinHarlingen is sinds jaar en dag uitvalsbasis van ferme zeelieden. Dit zie je terug in de hele stad.
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11. Zuiderhaven
11. ZuiderhavenDe Zuiderhaven wordt rond 1600 gegraven. Al gauw is het een welvarende handelshaven.
Harlingen -
Baard
BaardBaard, a cozy terp village in the green meadows of the Greidhoek. Did you know that the residents are called 'Baarder katten' (Baarder cats)? The proverbial 'dogs' live in Leons. The statue in the center commemorates these earlier times.
Baard -
Klein Veldlust
Klein VeldlustBoerderij Klein Veldlust, gebouwd in 1869, is onderdeel van het ontginningsproject van Nicolaas Ypeij. Ook hier heeft Age de eerste steen gelegd.
Noardburgum -
Landgoed De Eese
Landgoed De EeseDe naam "Eese" is afgeleid van het woord "ees", dat "bijeen gelegen bouwland" betekent. Op De Eese wordt inderdaad al eeuwenlang landbouw bedreven.Â
Eesveen -
Path along the Bolswardertrekvaart (Bolsward Canal).
Path along the Bolswardertrekvaart (Bolsward Canal).A beautiful walking and cycling path along the tow canal of the Bolsward to Leeuwarden canal, near Burgwerd. The path is also referred to as a towpath.
Burgwerd -
It Lytse Slot Manor
It Lytse Slot ManorBaron Hector Livius van Heemstra, who resided at Fogelsangh State, had a grand manor house built for his mother next to his own country estate.
Veenklooster -
Ferwert (Ferwerd)
Ferwert (Ferwerd)Het schilderachtige dorp Ferwert betovert bezoekers met zijn historische charme en rustige plattelandssfeer.
Ferwert -
Oosterlittens (Easterlittens)
Oosterlittens (Easterlittens)The chimney of the former factory serves as a unique landmark for the terp village. Oosterlittens is a diligent and active village. For several years now, it has also been hosting the Open Frisian Championship in 'Jeu de Pelote.
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Compagnonshotel
CompagnonshotelIn de loop van de 19e en zeker in de 20e eeuw werd Appelscha een steeds interessanter recreatieoord voor vakantiegangers en dagjesmensen. De uitgestre...
Appelscha