On Friday afternoon, the area around the Waterpoort in Sneek is full of activity. Between 13:30 and 17:00, city guides from the Fries Scheepvaart Museum will be waiting at the top of the tower to tell visitors all about this well known landmark of the city. Anyone who has always wanted to take a look inside the Waterpoort now has the chance.
From 15:00, various activities for children and families begin. Young creatives can take part in a drawing workshop, where they can depict the Waterpoort in their own way: realistic, mysterious or cheerful and colourful. With pencils, markers and watercolour paint, they create their own version of the famous building.
Sporty visitors can try stand up paddling at this special location near the Waterpoort. Children with a swimming certificate can freely join in and try supping. Scouting Sneek will also be present. They invite children to step into a canoe and discover what scouting has to offer. Canoeing is available for children aged 6 to 14, starting from the Hoogend behind the Waterpoort.
There will also be rhythm in the city: during the drum workshop, both beginners and experienced musicians can take part. Enthusiasm is what matters most and participants can freely join in. The workshop is suitable for children aged 6 and over and is accessible to people with disabilities.
Finally, the Boat of the Year 2026 will be on display in the Kolk, next to the Waterpoort. Each year, a vessel is chosen that has attracted attention in a special way. This year, visitors can admire the winning boat up close.
