woudaaproute
Boating becomes a family outing. The many children’s activities make this sailing route a voyage of discovery for the whole family. The new Woudaap route allows the whole family to enjoy the Frisian lakes area. Sail along Terherne, Langweer, Woudsend and Heeg and notice that children are welcome everywhere.
Locations on this route
Woudsend (Wâldsein)
Woudsend is a village nestled between Lake Heegermeer and Lake Slotermeer.
Wheat mill 't Lam
Mole 't Lam is the oldest wheatmill in Friesland and is located in Woudsend, where the miller and his wife grind grains and wheat into artisanal flour products and various bread mixes.
The Kûfurd
The Kûfurd is a lake located on the border of Súdwest-Fryslân and De Fryske Marren.
Langweerder Wielen (Langwarder Wielen)
The Langweerder Wielen is located to the west of Joure.
Langweer
Langweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.
The Langweer Mill
In this beautiful and in 2010 completely renovated mill you can now spend the night in nostalgic style.
Goaiingarypster Puollen
The Goingarijpster Puollen is connected to the Sneekermeer at multiple locations.
Public mooring spot SN09A
Public mooring spot on a small island in the Terkaplester Puollen, near the village of 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.
Kameleondorp Terherne
Discover the village Lenten. Look at the village where Hielke and Sietse lived.
Sneekermeer
The Sneekermeer (Frisian and official: Snitser Mar) is, of course, known for the Sneekweek, the annual sailing races held on this lake.
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.
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.
Water Gate Sneek
The Water Gate in Sneek is perhaps the city’s most recognisable landmark. This stone structure is characterised by its two octagonal towers.
Terpensmole IJlst
The Terpensmole hasn't always been located near IJlst, and it hasn't always been named that way. The origin of the mill is in Grou, then Sneek, and it eventually ended up in IJlst.
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.
Houtzaagmolen de Rat
Visit wind powered sawmill ‘De Rat’ and step back in time three hundred years!
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Experience the history of IJlst during an active visit to: Museum and workshop Houtstad IJlst. IJlst has been connected with wood for many centuries.
Visitor Center and Tourist Information Heeg
Visit the interactive visitor center in Heeg. An inspiring place that invites exploration. Buy the nicest souvenirs and tickets for a trip on the eel barge here.
