Staandemastroute
This route runs along the famous eleven-city route bridge of Bartlehiem, where you sail to starboard towards the picturesque village of Oudkerk. From Oudkerk you sail via ‘De Moark’ towards the Tegeltjes Bridge where it’s definitely worthwhile to disembark to have a look at the photographs of the Elfstedentocht (Eleven-city skating tour) participants. Maybe you’ll see someone you know!
Locations on this route
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Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world
Woudagemaal: largest steam pumping station in the world
Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world!
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Groote Brekken
Groote Brekken
The Groote Brekken (Frisian: de Grutte Brekken) is also referred to as Lemster Brekken.
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The Kûfurd
The Kûfurd
The Kûfurd is a lake located on the border of Súdwest-Fryslân and De Fryske Marren.
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Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer
Kolmeersland Starteiland Sneekermeer
Just outside Sneek, in the Sneekermeer, lies Kolmeersland, also known as Starteiland, which is best known for the sailing races during Sneekweek and skûtsjesilen. You can moor at one of the marinas around the island.
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Terherne
Terherne
Terherne is known as the Kameleon village and is an island in the Sneekermeer. On one side, you'll find the lake, and on the other side, the Terhernster ponds.
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Grou
Grou
Grou is a touristy yet characteristic watersports village in the heart of Friesland with a lively center.
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Jachthaven Leeuwarden
Jachthaven Leeuwarden
Jachthaven Leeuwarden is a beautiful marina near Leeuwarden. The marina is approximately 15 minutes by boat from the city. Water sports enthusiasts can spend the night peacefully and safely on the boat and / or in a camper.
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Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)
Friesland has been an agricultural province for centuries. Since time immemorial, farmers have kept livestock and worked the land. In the Frisian Agricultural Museum, you (re)experience the valuable traces that all those agricultural activities have...
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Leeuwarden (Ljouwert)
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.
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City Park and Marina De Prinsentuin
City Park and Marina De Prinsentuin
In 1648, a park/pleasure garden was constructed on this site by order of Prince Willem Frederik of Nassau. A tribute to the end of the 80 years war and the peace of Münster. This part of the city would remain closed to the public for another 150 years.
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Bartlehiem Bridge - Elfstedentocht
Bartlehiem Bridge - Elfstedentocht
Bartlehiem has no city rights, it is not even a village, but this hamlet is a world-famous place on the Elfstedenroute ("Eleven Cities Route").
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Artwork Maarten van der Weijden
Artwork Maarten van der Weijden
Artwork Maarten van der Weijden who had to stop his Elfstedenzwemtocht in Burdaard in 2018.
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Steenbakkerij Oostrum
Steenbakkerij Oostrum
A steam-powered brick factory founded in 1873, and one of the earliest well-functioning ring kilns in the Netherlands. Using a steam engine, smooth red extruded bricks were produced here.
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Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen Lock and Sea Defence
Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen Lock and Sea Defence
The lock and sea defence at Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen form a national monument dating from 1729. Next to it stands an obelisk monument reading: “Ter Eewiger Gedagtenis van de overdijking van ’t Dokkumer Diep”.
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National Park 'Lauwersmeer'
National Park 'Lauwersmeer'
National Park Lauwersmeer is a nature reserve in the northern part of the Netherlands. It was established in 2003 and covers an area of around 60 square kilometers.
