Netherlands
Great Videos and Photos of the Best Places and Things to see in Friesland Netherlands. For the independent traveller who is interested in seeing places while planning their next trip. Or for anyone who likes to be close to nature and see the quieter parts of the country or city
Friesland
Friesland is a province located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is situated west of Groningen. The population is approx. 646,092 and a total area of 5,100 km2 . The capital and seat of the provincial government is the city of Leeuwarden, a city with 91,817 inhabitants
Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden is the provincial capital and seat of the States of Friesland. The municipality has a population of 122,293. The region has been continuously inhabited since the 10th century. It came to be known as Leeuwarden in the early 9th century AD and was granted city privileges in 1435. It is the main economic hub of Friesland, situated in a green and water-rich environment. Leeuwarden is a former royal residence and has a historic city center.
City Centre
Leeuwarden
Canals
Leeuwarden
Harlingen
Harlingen is located on the coast of Wadden Sea. It is a town with a long history of fishing and shipping. Harlingen received city rights in 1234. Ferries operate to the Wadden islands of Vlieland and Terschelling from the port in Harlingen.
The Town
Harlingen
Waddenzee Dyke
Harlingen
Kimswerd
Harlingen to Makkum
Kimswerd to Zurich
Harlingen to Makkum
Zurich
Harlingen to Makkum
Afsluitdijk
Harlingen to Makkum
Makkum
Makkum is a village of South West Friesland. It lies on the banks of IJsselmeer, freshwater lake. North and south of Makkum are nature reserves Noardwaard and Súdwaard.
Makkum Village
Makkum
Makkum to Aldegaster Brekken
Makkum
Cycle from Makkum to Aldegaster Brekken via Allingawier and Parrega
Oudega
Makkum
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Cycle along the banks of the Aldegaster Brekken to Njihuizum. Take the water taxi to Gaastmeer. From Gaastmeer take the water taxi at It Oerset across the canal and follow the cycle way to Heidenskip and on to Hindelopen. Alternatively, from Njihuizum, take the cycle route to Workum and then onto Hindelopen. There is a traditional windmill in good working order at Njihuizum.
Aldegaster Brekken to Njihuizum
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Windmill at Njihuzium
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Water taxi at Njihuizum
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Gaastmeer
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Water taxi at Gaastmeer
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Workum
Aldegaster Brekken to Hindeloupen
Hindeloopen and Nearby
Hindeloopen is an old city located on the IJsselmeer. It is famous because of the Hindeloopen art and Hindeloopen costume. Hindeloopen is one of the eleven cities of Friesland. It has a population of around 875. South of Hindeloopen is the small ferry town of Stavoren. South East of Hindeloopen, the Galamadammen aqua duct carries the canal connecting the De Holken and Morra Lakes over the main road.
Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen and Nearby
Stavoren
Hindeloopen and Nearby
Galamadammen
Hindeloopen and Nearby
Windmills
Hindeloopen and Nearby