Southwest round-trip
This is a ‘fixed mast route’. The sailing route takes you over the Frisian Lakes and through narrow channels, one of the most beautiful in the whole of Friesland being the Wymerts between Bolsward and IJlst, lined with reeds, picturesque villages and bridges (bridges free of charge). The bridge keepers will be pleased to welcome you. You’ll pass by friendly villages, including Heeg and the cities of Workum, Bolsward and IJlst. In IJlst, you can opt to pass through the bridge and enjoy the Geeuw river in the direction of Sneek (indicated on the route map).
While in Workum, why not pop into the Jopie Huisman Museum? In Bolsward, Aart van de Linden will be pleased to welcome you to his brewery. In IJlst, you can visit the ‘Rat’ wood sawmill where mil…
This is a ‘fixed mast route’. The sailing route takes you over the Frisian Lakes and through narrow channels, one of the most beautiful in the whole of Friesland being the Wymerts between Bolsward and IJlst, lined with reeds, picturesque villages and bridges (bridges free of charge). The bridge keepers will be pleased to welcome you. You’ll pass by friendly villages, including Heeg and the cities of Workum, Bolsward and IJlst. In IJlst, you can opt to pass through the bridge and enjoy the Geeuw river in the direction of Sneek (indicated on the route map).
While in Workum, why not pop into the Jopie Huisman Museum? In Bolsward, Aart van de Linden will be pleased to welcome you to his brewery. In IJlst, you can visit the ‘Rat’ wood sawmill where miller Simon Jellema will gladly demonstrate the wood sawing process. There are also plenty of fun waterside opportunities to stop for a break along the way. Oosthem is home to a Gallery (through the bridge, first farm on the left), while Wolsumerketting offers rental canoes with a tea garden on the waterfront, Kootje bij de Brug (red dot on the map) for a canoe with tea and apple pie. We hope you enjoy your sailing trip! Your adventure in Southwest Friesland starts here!
Sights on this route
St Maurice Church in IJlst
St Maurice Church in IJlst Nederlands Hervormde Kerk IJlstEegracht 43
8651 EG IJlst
Information point Wolsum (Kootje over de brug)
Information point Wolsum (Kootje over de brug) VVV folderpunt Wolsum, bij Kootje bij de BrugWolsumerketting 5
8774 PL Wolsum
VVV locatie Bolsward
VVV locatie Bolsward VVV Bolsward, in Cultuurhistorisch Centrum De TiidJongemastraat 2
8701 JD Bolsward
Information point Gaastmeer (d'Ald Herberch)
Information point Gaastmeer (d'Ald Herberch) Folder informatiepunt Gaastmeer, bij Waterrecreatie SyperdaMunkedyk 2
8611 JM Gaastmeer
Directions
Start: 8618 NW IJlst
Finish: 8618 NW IJlst
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Vaarroute met oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality route
Vaarroute met oorlogsverhalen Oudega | augmented reality route![]( "© Hans Buren")
10.5 kmOudegaMotor boat, Kano/Kayak, Sup route
Motor boat
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Vaarroute Havenstad Harlingen
Vaarroute Havenstad Harlingen![]()
24.8 kmHitzumMotor boat, Cruises
Motor boat
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Wintervaarroute Zuidwest Friesland
Wintervaarroute Zuidwest Friesland![]( "© ThomasVaer")
60.0 kmSailinng, Motor boat
Sailinng
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Staandemastroute (Harlingen - Lauwersoog)
Staandemastroute (Harlingen - Lauwersoog)![]()
62.6 kmHarlingenSailinng, Motor boat
Sailinng
