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Historical Walk: In the Footsteps of the Nobility

(11 km)

Have you ever wondered how aristocratic families once lived? Find out on this historical walk as Dutch journalist and television presenter Jort Kelder leads you through the picturesque little villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag and stops at several traditional country houses.

Jort: ‘On this historical walk I take you to the Frisian villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag. Both have a rich history. From the 18th century onwards, members of the Frisian nobility and their families lived in this area. I explain how these villages and their surroundings were richly influenced by these aristocratic families and their lucrative investments in the region. During this walk through ‘the other Friesland’ we stop at several country houses and see how members of the nobility once lived in the villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag.’

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Have you ever wondered how aristocratic families once lived? Find out on this historical walk as Dutch journalist and television presenter Jort Kelder leads you through the picturesque little villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag and stops at several traditional country houses.

Jort: ‘On this historical walk I take you to the Frisian villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag. Both have a rich history. From the 18th century onwards, members of the Frisian nobility and their families lived in this area. I explain how these villages and their surroundings were richly influenced by these aristocratic families and their lucrative investments in the region. During this walk through ‘the other Friesland’ we stop at several country houses and see how members of the nobility once lived in the villages of Olterterp and Beetsterzwaag.’

Use the izi.TRAVEL app to listen to what Jort Kelder has to say at each point along the way. 

https://izi.travel/nl/2c91-in-noble-footsteps-with-jort-kelder/en

Sights on this route

Het Witte Huis

Het Witte Huis
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89

Alpherbosch & Grote Vijver

Alpherbosch & Grote Vijver
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85

Het Witte Meer

Het Witte Meer

Landgoed Lauswolt

Landgoed Lauswolt
16

Harinxmastate

Harinxmastate
15
14
10

Ons Huis (armenhuis)

Ons Huis (armenhuis)
10

Lycklamahuis

Lycklamahuis
11

Huize Lyndenstein

Huize Lyndenstein
12
12
18
91
74
70
79

St. Hippolytuskerk Olterterp

St. Hippolytuskerk Olterterp
76
75

Het Witte Huis (eindpunt)

Het Witte Huis (eindpunt)
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