Elfsteden route with your camper

Camperplaats Leeuwarden

Camperplaats Leeuwarden is a campsite located in a quiet spot on a marina in the middle of the Zuiderburen residential area. In 15 minutes by bike you are in the heart of the city centre. You are always welcome! Many amenities and extras.

AquaZoo Leeuwarden

Come and explore AquaZoo Leeuwarden, the zoo of the northern part of The Netherlands! Here you will come face to face with many animals, including tigers, crocodiles and polar bears, in various indoor and outdoor locations. Every day, there are different educational presentations.

Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)

Leeuwarden, or Ljouwert as we say in Friesland, is buzzing. From tourists and students to locals. From unforgettable adventures to wandering through cozy little streets.

Visit Leeuwarden

Barrevoets

At Barrevoets you can enjoy a killer cappuccino, hearty lunch, cocktail or gorgeous fresh smoothie.

Museumhuis van Eysinga

Huis van Eysinga is an impressive 18th-century city villa that was inhabited by the family of one of the most significant men of its time: Frans Julius Van Eysinga.

Stek Leeuwarden

Stek is located in the old 'bridge-mans house' on the Harlingersingel in Leeuwarden. At Stek you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner.

Venetian Gondola Tours Leeuwarden

Take a boat trip through Leeuwarden in a real Venetian gondola. Enjoy the city from the water, in style and in the luxury of a real Venetian gondola.

Eetcafé Spinoza

An eatery with a homey allure. Located in a beautiful monumental building in the historic city centre of Leeuwarden. A household name in the Frisian capital for over 30 years.

A Guide to Leeuwarden

A Guide to Leeuwarden provides the best city walks in Leeuwarden!

Fries Museum

Discover the Frisian in yourself at the Fries Museum! Here you will discover all about the eleven cities and the countryside, the love-hate relationship with water, the search for the typically Frisian and Friesland's place in the world

Sneek (Snits)

Sneek, or Snits as we say in Friesland, is the water sports city of the Netherlands. But Sneek is more than water sports and the Sneekweek. The city is bustling with events, culture, unique hotspots, and nice shops.

Visit Sneek

Marina and Camping de Domp

Marina and Camping De Domp is open year-round and features a city campsite nestled in greenery and a (transit) marina on the banks of the Oudvaart canal with an open connection to the Sneekermeer lake and the Middelsee route to Leeuwarden.

Restaurant Aan de Gracht

At Sneek's most neighbourly canal, het Grootzand, you find Aan de Gracht. This delightful restaurant is centrally situated in the town famous for its Watergate.

Frisian Maritime Museum

The Frisian Maritime Museum focuses on the history of Frisian shipping.

Café Restaurant De Kajuit

IJlst (Drylts)

IJlst (or Drylts in Frisian) is not only one of the famous 11 cities, but also a 'wood city'. For many years, tree trunks were processed here by the legendary wood trading companies Oppedijk and S.O. de Vries.

Visit IJlst

Houtzaagmolen de Rat

Visit wind powered sawmill ‘De Rat’ and step back in time three hundred years!

Sloten (Sleat)

Sloten (or Sleat as we say in Friesland) is the smallest Elfsteden town in Friesland. This walled mini-city is also called sipelstêd (Frisian for onion city) thanks to the unique shape of an onion.

Visit Sloten

Restaurant "De Zeven Wouden"

Museum Sloten

In the middle of Sloten – a truly enchanting museum: experience the rich history of the city and the magical world of magic lanterns.

Stavoren (Starum)

Stavoren (or Starum as we say in Friesland) is very much the main city of the IJsselmeer, being enclosed by the lake on three sides. It is also the oldest city of Friesland, founded around 300 BC at a waterway, and gaining city rights in the 11th century.

Visit Stavoren

Paviljoen De Potvis

Hindeloopen (Hylpen)

Hindeloopen, or Hylpen as we say in Friesland, is known for its painting and stylish costumes from the past.

Visit Hindeloopen

Friesian Ice Skating Museum

This museum is a must for all ice skating fans. You will find the world’s largest collection of ice skates here, and a complete history of the Elfstedentocht in a specially designed Elfsteden-room.

Visrestaurant Sudersee - fresh fish and stories

Restaurant Sudersee is located in the center of Hindeloopen, next to the 16th century church and the old courthouse. For centuries there has been a catering company at our location. Enjoy meat, fish and stories!

Workum (Warkum)

Workum (or Warkum as we say in Friesland), is one of the famous Frisian cities that has enjoyed city rights since 1399. Located on the shores of the former Zuiderzee and bordering the Frisian lakes.

Visit Workum

Jopie Huisman Museum

The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Frisian self-taught master painter Jopie Huisman. His love of nature and his compassion are a recurrent theme.

Bolsward (Boalsert)

Bolsward, or Boalsert as we say in Friesland, is the city where history and architecture play a leading role. Let yourself be carried away by the rich history of this eleven cities city.

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Van Buren Bolsward sheepskin tannery

The only sheepskin tannery in the Netherlands. Sheepskins and Cowhides, tanner since 1861 Generations of experience in the processing of sheepskins into beautiful products. you are welcome to visit our old warehouse and a the tanning process

Museum De Tiid

Museum De Tiid, the House of Stories, is located in the former town hall of Bolsward and presents the fascinating history of Southwest Friesland.

Sonnema

At Sonnema we proudly and passionately produce Sonnema Berenburg according to a secret recipe, which Fedde Sonnema developed in 1860.

Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship

At Willemskade in Harlingen something special happens. A replica of Willem Barentsz's expedition ship is being built here. The construction method from the time of Barentsz will be used. Visit the fun visitor center and climb aboard!

't Havenmantsje

Restaurant 't Havenmantsje is located between Wadden Sea and Wadden City Harlingen. Where the cutters used to deliver their fish at the fish auction and where the boat from Terschelling now moors is the former courthouse called 't Havenmantsje.

Franeker (Frjentsjer)

The Elfsteden city Franeker is a captivating town with its rich university history. For many years, this city was home to numerous students, including well-known names such as Descartes.

Eise Eisinga Planetarium

The oldest working planetarium in the world.

Museum Martena

At Museum Martena, the past comes to life. Step into the lives of former residents, well-known people from Franeker, learned women such as Anna Maria van Schurman and the historic University of Franeker. You are invited to look, touch, smell, listen and even taste.

Kaats Museum

The Kaats Museum is the oldest museum in the Netherlands dedicated to a single sport. Its permanent exhibition presents the historical development of the sport of kaatsen. Temporary exhibitions explore various aspects of the game.

KB Food & Drinks

A warm welcome to our cozy Grand Café in the heart of Dokkum. KB is the place where everyone comes together, from local residents, colleagues, and friends to tourists visiting our beautiful historic city.