Towns & culture
StavorenStavoren
The oldest town in Friesland: the old harbour, the Lady of Stavoren and colourful houses along the IJsselmeer.
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Our selection of places and local addresses around Stavoren. For a day on the water, a bike ride or a lovely evening out.
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SneekSneek
A water town with the Waterpoort gate, cosy shopping streets and terraces on the water.
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LeeuwardenLeeuwarden
The capital of Friesland: the leaning Oldehove tower, museums such as the Princessehof, and a lively centre.
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HindeloopenHindeloopen
Wander the little streets and discover the distinctive local decorative painting.
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WorkumWorkum
Art, character and the Jopie Huisman Museum in a historic Frisian town.
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SlotenSloten
A small Eleven Cities town with canals, historic houses and a town windmill.
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StavorenDe Koebrug
Cosy restaurant with Frisian-Scottish cuisine, its own smokehouse and an unusually large whisky selection. Perfect for a good dinner.
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StavorenGrand Café De Schans
The oldest café in Stavoren, with a nostalgic, typically Dutch atmosphere, seasonal dishes and a lovely waterside terrace.
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StavorenGrand Café Kade
Right by the old harbour and lighthouse. Ideal for lunch, drinks or a relaxed dinner with a beautiful view.
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StavorenPaviljoen De Potvis
Beach pavilion on the IJsselmeer with Mediterranean dishes and grill. Especially recommended in good weather.
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HindeloopenRestaurant De Hinde
The best choice for a more refined dinner: seasonal cuisine, fresh fish and a lovely spot on the old harbour.
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HindeloopenRestaurant Sudersee
Specialised in fresh fish and known for its homemade liqueurs.
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HindeloopenDe 3 Harinkjes
Uncomplicated restaurant with fish, meat and vegetarian dishes, plus a rooftop terrace overlooking the IJsselmeer.
+31 514 522 222Visit websiteFood & drink
HindeloopenDe Friese Doorloper
For families with children: a cosy pancake restaurant with more than 50 different pancakes and a play corner.
+31 514 521 683Visit websiteFood & drink
BalkBadmeester Keimpe
Atmospheric restaurant right on the Slotermeer with a large terrace and a wonderful view over the water.
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BalkHotel Café Restaurant Teernstra
Traditional, laid-back restaurant in the centre of Balk, right on the Luts. A good choice for Dutch cuisine and speciality beers.
+31 514 601 013Visit websiteFood & drink
RijsHotel & Restaurant Jans
Atmospheric restaurant in a historic hotel by the Rijsterbos. A changing menu of regional specialities and fresh seasonal produce.
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StavorenSloepverhuur Roggebroek
Hire a boat from a local provider and discover the Frisian waterways.
+31 514 681 469Visit websiteBoat hire
Marina Stavoren & KoudumSloepverhuur Bosma
Bosma’s open boats, hired from Marina Stavoren and from Hotel Galamadammen in Koudum. No boating licence needed; fuel is included in the price.
+31 6 45305630Visit websiteBike hire
StavorenFrieWheelers
Hire an e-bike for a leisurely ride along the dikes and through Frisian villages.
+31 514 522 103Visit websiteBike hire
StavorenMarina Stavoren
Bicycle hire at the marina for a day exploring the area.
+31 88 050 4126Visit websiteBike hire
Stavoren centrumFietsverhuur SWF
Electric hire bikes with a low step-through and 75–100 km of range, in the centre of Stavoren. Also known as Bakker Fietsverhuur.
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StavorenStadswandeling Stavoren
A 4 km town walk past the old harbour, the Lady of Stavoren and the IJsselmeer dike. Starts at the VVV by the harbour.
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Rijs (Gaasterland)Blauwe route Rysterbosk
A 5.7 km forest walk through the Rijsterbos, past old beeches and the Murnzer cliff on the IJsselmeer. Marked with blue posts.
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StavorenKuiertocht Stavoren – Molkwerum
A 9 km walk through the meadows to Molkwerum, "the Frisian maze", and back along the sea dike. On the way, a cookie in the village bakery.
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StavorenElfstedenpad: Stavoren – Workum
Stage 6 of the Elfstedenpad: 16.8 km along the IJsselmeer dike, through the meadows and past the old towns of Hindeloopen and Workum.
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OudemirdumDe kliffenroute van Gaasterland
A 29 km cycle ride along the IJsselmeer coast and the cliffs of Gaasterland, with viewpoints and kitesurfers on the water.
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HindeloopenVan stad naar stad: Hindeloopen – Workum – Stavoren
A 38 km loop along the IJsselmeer coast through three of the eleven towns: Hindeloopen, Workum and Stavoren, with the De Bocht van Molkwar nature reserve.
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TerherneFietsroute Sneekermeer (kort)
A 43 km loop around the Sneekermeer, past ponds and villages such as Goingarijp and Broek. Can be cycled all year round.
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Sneek – StavorenElfstedenfietsroute: Sneek – Stavoren
The first stage of the Eleven Cities cycle route: 75 km from Sneek to Stavoren via IJlst, Sloten and the rolling Gaasterland, with a small ferry on the way.
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